Anastasia, 21, internal condom

The first time Anastasia used an internal condom, she and her boyfriend were on the beach, under the stars. (Sigh.) She had been given some samples at a clinic just a few days before and decided this was the time to try them out.

Anastasia had to open a few packs before figuring out exactly how they work (and because the first one got sand in it—youch!), but eventually she got the hang of it. Now she’s a pro at putting them in. And at taking them out without making a mess.

(We can help you figure out how to use them, too, but it still might take a couple tries. Just be patient and stick with it. And maybe try them out when there’s no sand around!)