How to ask your partner to use a condom can feel like an uncomfortable topic—but it doesn’t have to be. In this timely Fox 26 Houston segment, relationship and intimacy expert Dr. Viviana Coles explains why this conversation is about more than protection—it’s about honesty, trust, and self-respect.
Whether you’re in a long-term relationship or just starting something new, bringing up condom use shouldn’t derail the moment. Dr. Viviana offers practical advice for how to communicate your needs without shame or awkwardness.
How to Ask Your Partner to Use a Condom: Tips from Dr. Viviana
In her segment, Dr. Viviana emphasizes:
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Start with confidence. If you approach the topic with clarity and calm, it sets the tone for a healthy conversation.
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Keep it about your needs. You don’t need to justify your request—your comfort and safety are reason enough.
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Normalize safer sex. Frame condom use as a standard part of intimacy, not an exception.
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Know your why. Whether it’s to prevent STIs, avoid pregnancy, or just make cleanup easier, your reason is valid.
She reminds viewers that condoms can be part of a fun, connected, and even sexy experience when approached the right way.
Watch the Segment
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