To sign condom, hold up your non-dominant hand in a '1' handshape, with the index finger pointing straight up. Take your dominant hand and wrap your fingers and thumb around the tip of your non-dominant index finger. Slide your dominant hand down the length of the index finger, mimicking the action of unrolling a condom.
Sign 'YOU HAVE CONDOM?' while raising your eyebrows and leaning slightly forward to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'IMPORTANT USE CONDOM.' Give a firm, affirming nod while signing 'important' to emphasize the statement.
Sign 'CLINIC GIVE-OUT FREE CONDOM.' Use a sweeping forward motion for 'give-out' to show the distribution of items to multiple people.
Sign 'YOU HAVE CONDOM?' while raising your eyebrows and leaning slightly forward to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'IMPORTANT USE CONDOM.' Give a firm, affirming nod while signing 'important' to emphasize the statement.
Sign 'CLINIC GIVE-OUT FREE CONDOM.' Use a sweeping forward motion for 'give-out' to show the distribution of items to multiple people.
The sign itself is a neutral, medical term. While the context of your conversation dictates its appropriateness, it is perfectly acceptable to use in educational, medical, or private settings.
Yes, it is helpful to mouth the word 'condom' to provide clear context. Because the sign uses a simple sliding motion, mouthing helps ensure it isn't confused with other classifier descriptions.
Typically, your non-dominant hand serves as the stationary base (the upright finger), while your dominant hand performs the sliding action. This follows standard ASL grammar rules for active and passive hands.
