Condom Monologues

Category: Condom Sizes

  • Non Latex Condoms

    Non Latex Condoms

    What are non latex condoms? Where can I buy non latex condoms?

    Update: We now have a more current article on this subject.  Check out our post Non-Latex Condom Options. And try our Condom Calculator to see all the non-latex condom sizes available.

    Most condoms available on the market today are made from a rubber derived substance called latex. Latex is extremely flexible and can be very strong even when made extremely thin. So it was the absolute perfect choice for manufacturers to use for condoms.

    However just like everything, some people are allergic to latex.  If this is the case, then sexual interaction can be very unpleasant for the partner allergic to this the latex.

    Luckily many trusted manufactures have come up with some alternative non latex condoms. If you are female or male and allergic to latex or maybe just do not like the feel of latex, than I highly suggest that you carry some non-latex around with you.

    Are non-latex condoms as safe as latex condoms?

    In short, yes.  However, some studies report that non latex condoms are more likely to break and slip off. The NHS did a short report on this and it can be found here.

    I personally have not tried non-latex condoms but do plan to do so. Most major brands have an option.  LifeStyles seems to offer the most variety. You should be able to get them from your local pharmacy but I always suggest that you buy online. We recommend Undercover Condoms.

    Here are some of the non latex options available.

    Durex Avanti Bare
    $6.95/ 6-Pack
    Trojan SUPRA Lubricated
    $1.95 / 1-Pack
    11 Ratings
    Lifestyles Skyn Non-Latex Condom
    $9.95 / 12-Pack
    9 Ratings
    Trojan Natural Lamb Lubricated
    $8.95 / 3-Pack
    92 Ratings
    Variety Non-Latex Sampler
    $7.95 / 3-Pack

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  • Durex Condom, Love

    Durex Condom, Love

    Love ’em! This must be one of my favorite condoms. Never breaks. Never slips. And funny enough, according to the Durex website, these are the same size as Durex’s XXL! Oh the strange world of marketing. Which reminds me, Durex also felt the need to give a little gift in each of Love packaging, like a cereal box toy: It’s a stick-on tattoo of a mischievous devil that seems to be impersonating Cupid. Is this suppose to intice kinkiness? I think it’s a lame attempt of “interactive” marketing. Personally, I’ve never found the need for this. Fetishes can be found outside the box. Does anyone disagree?
    Anyway, this condom has a minimal oder of latex, it’s smooth and very elastic, making it easy to roll on, and its sensitivity is great- very comparable to any “Ultra Sensitive” brand.

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  • ONE Condoms, Super Sensitive

    ONE Condoms, Super Sensitive

    Okay, I admit it.  I was lured by its original tin casing and flashy print designs.  Each new (circular not square) wrapper is crafted and submitted into a contest and then voted by consumers.  Imagine primary school art teachers incorporating this competition into their curriculum!  I also liked the fact that this condom company donates 5% of its sales to the ONE Voice Foundation, a sex education and health group.  But be warned by the hype:  A circular condom wrapper does not necessarily make it easier to open.  More importantly, this condom broke on me (or in me, I should say), despite the company priding itself on using “leading-edge manufacturing tecnhnology”, with it’s trade mark ingrediant, Sensatex (the same company that helped invent Spray On Condoms).  Yes, these condoms are sheer and smooth.  But “Super Sensitive”?  Personally, I find them no more sensitive then a regular Durex or Lifestyles.  More over, lubricant is especially necessary for these condoms.  Otherwise you risk uncomfortability and malfunction.      

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  • Proper Attire Condoms, Dots

    Proper Attire Condoms, Dots

    Not long ago I wrote a review of this new condom line, commenting on its unique, yet limited accessibilty.  Then I met a woman who worked at Planned Parenthood.  She carried with her a sheer sachet containing all four Proper Attire ware:  “Dots”, “Color”, “Basic” and “XL”.  She kindly handed me the yellow polka dotted pack, Proper Attire’s studded version.  This is my review:  It’s a decent condom.  Though I’ve only tried it once, “Dots” was slick and easy to roll onto my partner.  I typically find studded condoms to be rough, like a Guiro-Scrapper; or completely unnoticable.  But the studded bumps on this condom were pleasantly mild (although the woman from Planned Parenthood admitted that she did not feel the studds…to each their own, right?).  And just to clear up any confusion, it’s not the latex that is fashioned with polka dots or funcky colors; rather, the condom itself is transparent in color.  Another plus:  Both the material and lubricant smells are faint.  If you have $6.00 to spend on a 3-pack of condoms, or are lucky to get some for free from a friend, give these a try.         

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  • LifeStyles Ultra Sensitive Condoms: Size, Feel & Alternatives

    LifeStyles Ultra Sensitive Condoms: Size, Feel & Alternatives

    Short answer: LifeStyles Ultra Sensitive belongs in the standard thin-feel latex lane. If you want sensitivity but regular condoms sometimes feel tight, loose, or irritating, check width and material before choosing the box.

    Fit-path shortcut: compare the current LifeStyles and SKYN lineup in the LifeStyles and SKYN condom size chart, then confirm your width with the condom size calculator. If LifeStyles standard sizes feel off, branch to the Durex size guide, the Trojan and Magnum size chart, or the broader sensitivity guide.

    Quick picks

    LifeStyles Ultra Sensitive buying paths

    Start with Ultra Sensitive or Ultra Thin for standard latex sensitivity, SKYN Elite for softer non-latex feel, and SKYN Elite Large if the size problem is tightness rather than material.

    Closest current matchLifeStyles Ultra Sensitivestandard latex
    Thin standard latexLifeStyles Ultra Thin53 mm latex
    Softer non-latex feelSKYN Elite53 mm non-latex
    Roomier non-latexSKYN Elite Large56 mm non-latex

    Product links go to Condomania. Use coupon code CONDOMMONOLOGUES where applicable.

    When Ultra Sensitive makes sense

    LifeStyles Ultra Sensitive is most useful when standard latex condoms already fit and you want a thinner, smoother-feeling option. It is not automatically the best fix for tightness, slipping, or latex irritation.

    • Buy Ultra Sensitive if regular-width latex condoms fit and sensitivity is the main goal.
    • Compare LifeStyles Ultra Thin if you want a simpler standard thin latex option.
    • Move to SKYN Elite if latex odor, latex feel, or irritation is part of the problem.
    • Move to SKYN Elite Large or Titan if standard options squeeze, leave pressure marks, or reduce sensation from tightness.

    Fit beats thinness

    A thinner condom can feel worse than a thicker one if it is the wrong width. Before you compare sensitivity claims, use the condom size calculator and then check nearby products in the LifeStyles and SKYN size chart.

    If you are choosing between brands rather than products, compare LifeStyles/SKYN with the Durex size guide, the Trojan and Magnum size chart, and the full master condom size chart.

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  • Trojan, Ultra Thin

    Trojan, Ultra Thin

    [ratings] Trojan Ultra ThinTrojan flags this condom as its “thinnest” one ever, with a thickness of .0020 inches. Looking at other reviews, many said that this condom breaks. I never experienced this. However, I did find this condom to be rough and dry, despite the water-based lube.  “Thinnest” does not denote sensitivity. It felt like a rubber dildo.  The ring was stiff, with little elasticity.  Ultra Thin was hard to roll onto my partner.  Each time we had to pause and fight with it to get the ring down to his base. Strange, considering that the condom is a standard 7inches in length with 2in width.

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  • LifeStyles Natural Feeling Condoms: Size, Feel & Alternatives

    LifeStyles Natural Feeling Condoms: Size, Feel & Alternatives

    Short answer: the old LifeStyles Natural Feeling review was really about a thin standard-fit latex condom. If you are shopping that same lane today, compare current LifeStyles thin latex options by width first, then decide whether you need a snug, standard, large, or non-latex alternative.

    Fit-path shortcut: compare the current LifeStyles and SKYN lineup in the LifeStyles and SKYN condom size chart, then confirm your width with the condom size calculator. If LifeStyles standard sizes feel off, branch to the Durex size guide, the Trojan and Magnum size chart, or the broader sensitivity guide.

    Quick picks

    LifeStyles Natural Feeling alternatives

    Use these as the practical replacement path: standard thin latex first, snug if regular condoms slip, SKYN if latex feel is the problem, and Titan if standard LifeStyles feels tight.

    Current standard latexLifeStyles Ultra Thin53 mm latex
    If regular feels looseLifeStyles Snugger Fit49 mm latex
    If latex feel is the issueSKYN Elite53 mm non-latex
    If standard feels tightLifeStyles Ultra Sensitive Titan56 mm latex

    Product links go to Condomania. Use coupon code CONDOMMONOLOGUES where applicable.

    What Natural Feeling shoppers should check now

    The old review noted a thin feel but also a slightly short and tight fit. That is exactly the kind of situation where width matters more than the product name. A thin condom can still feel distracting if the nominal width is wrong.

    Use size before sensation claims

    Natural-feeling condoms are easy to overbuy from marketing copy. The better route is to measure girth once, use the calculator, then shortlist condoms close to your target nominal width. After that, sensation claims matter more.

    For the full current LifeStyles and SKYN lineup, use the LifeStyles and SKYN condom size chart. For every brand in one sortable reference, use the master condom size chart.

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  • Trojan, Extended Pleasure

    Trojan, Extended Pleasure

    extended pleasureWith a “climax control lubricant”? More like a pleasure prevention lube. As far as extending pleasure, yes, it did prevent my partner from cumming early and at all! The Trojan, Extended Pleasure condom is smelly, sticky and wet. So wet, that when you peel it out of its wrapping, the lubricant drips everywhere. Be careful what you touch after handling. Its overpowering, sour smell tends to linger. And to top it off, 3 out of the 7 times I’ve used it this condom failed. Once it numbed my partner so much that he lost all springing spunk. Second time it leaked. Then another, it broke! If the appeal is to postpone male orgasm the thing better be able to withstand long duration.

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  • LifeStyles Condoms, True-Fit

    LifeStyles Condoms, True-Fit

     

    Lifestyles true fit

    True to its slogan, “Like a second skin,” this condom does feels like “the real thing” (or thingie). The LifeStlyes “True-Fit” condom (not to be confused with “Snugger Fit”) rolled smoothly and quickly on my partner. Snugly on him not only ensures me that it won’t slip, leak, or burst; but as I experienced, there was also no rubbery, irritating friction. The sensitivity was there. And its low latex scent formula really makes this condom all the more appealing.

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