How to Turn a Condom Into a De
If you’re having trouble finding a dental dam or they don’t fit into your budget, try this:
For each dam, you will need:
1x condom (make sure it’s in date and hasn’t been opened)
1x pair of scissors (literally the only time we will ever encourage scissors near a condom)
Now, follow these simple steps
Grab an external condom and check to make sure it’s in date and sealed
Gently open the packet and remove the condom
Using your fingers, carefully unroll the condom until fully extended
Using your scissors, cut approximately 1- 2 cm off the head/top of the condom (sealed end), then cut along the bottom edge (part that’s harder and thicker than the rest of the condom). You should have a condom ‘tube’ at this stage.
Finally, cut along the long side of the condom (from one opening of the tube to the other).
Voila! You should now have a flat square/rectangle that can safely be used as a dental dam!
As tempting as it may be to prep a bunch of DIY dams ahead of time, we’d suggest making them just before you use them to ensure they stay clean and sanitary.
