Practice using condoms

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I read an article recently about a study conducted by Dr. Nicole Prause that sparked the idea of creating a project using 3D printers to make instructional aids more accessible for this sensitive topic. Educators will be able to customize their teaching tools, and parents can now teach their children with a reliable source instead of relying on a banana or buying an expensive realistic dildo. Bibliography: Prause, N., Park, J., Leung, S., & Miller, G. (2014). A new method using 3D-printed stimuli: Women's accuracy and preferences for different penis sizes. manuscript under review. Print Settings Printer: CraftBot Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: optimum Infill: 30% square Notes: I optimized these settings to be printed in ABS with maximum settings, and I recommend using a skirt with an offset of 0mm (or a brim) with 2-5 loops for ABS. Increasing the infill may also improve results. How I Designed This I used TinkerCAD, a free online program from Autodesk, to design this project. As a long-time user of AutoCAD, I chose TinkerCAD because it's easy to use and runs in your browser with built-in instructional lessons. www.tinkercad.com I started with pre-designed models that were already thought out well, so I used them as a starting point. To make the designs more realistic, I employed the 'paraboloid' feature in TinkerCAD for "just the tip." Please see aa_1.2 for my adaptation. Project: Pro condom Objective This project aims to help young men and women understand the importance of using condoms effectively and practice using them correctly. Audience This is intended for students in sex ed classes or anyone who will listen. Preparation No prior experience is needed, but teachers should be comfortable answering questions. Condoms should be purchased in various sizes, brands, and textures beforehand, and latex-free options should be considered for allergies. Step 1: Do your homework Teachers should be prepared to answer questions by researching topics like male impotence and the putting-on-the-condom problem (see https://www.viamedic.com/blog/male-impotence/how-to-get-past-the-putting-on-the-condom-problem) and common excuses for not using condoms (http://www.lehmiller.com/blog/2013/7/29/things-guys-say-to-avoid-using-condoms). Step 2: Print! Make sure to print out a variety of sizes and extenders. For smaller models, try zz_1 and zz_2. For larger models, use aa_1 by itself. Step 3: Excuses Explain common reasons people give for not using condoms. Step 4: Explain This is where your research comes in handy. Explain the dangers of STDs, pregnancy, and ineffective birth control methods. Be prepared to address common misconceptions like using two condoms. Step 5: Practice Set up a table with different sizes and have students practice putting on condoms. Demonstrate proper technique and have them practice individually. Step 6: Questions Have students write down questions at the end, and answer each one anonymously. Results Students should be more prepared to discuss sex safely after completing this project. They should understand the dangers and know how to avoid them. This should be a pass/fail grade, with students also encouraged to ask their parents permission to print their own condoms at home.