Questions about condoms

[collegeteenm19]

Umm, Im a pretty shy guy and Im also a virgin, but for the first time that Im going to go and buy condoms, Id like to know exactly what I want and not have to stand around looking because I think itd be awkward to be checking out condoms and everything. I was just wondering What kind of condoms women like and also I wanted to know how a guy can tell what size he is-like does it say on the side of the box or anything? any information would be appreciated

 

[luv1]

You'll find they'er all one size mate. As for what you want to pick up, just keep it simple. No point in asking a ribbed mint flavoured thats glows in the dark. I myself buy extra safe.

 

[Lynxie]

Browse some of the online condom stores to get a good idea for the types that are out there. Condomania and Condomdepot are two excellent sites with a ton of different products from which to choose. If you're shy about going into a store to make your purchase, you may even want to consider buying them online (they're often cheaper, too). However, there's no need to be shy about taking a responsible approach to sex.

As for size, they're kinda like shoes in that different brands run a bit differently. Most "average" sized guys don't need to worry about this at all, as the majority of condoms should fit them just fine. However, if you're smaller or larger than the average male, you may need to look for specialty sizes. For the most part, though, it's a matter of trial and error. The online condom stores also offer variety packs, so you can try out a number of kinds.

As for which kind women prefer... it's also a matter of trial and error. Women are infinitely different from one another in their preferences, and we're no different when it comes to our choice in condoms. I personally prefer Durex - regular lubricated, with no spermicide (I've got a minor allergy to it). It always bugs me when I see the ones that claim to be "Ribbed, for her pleasure"... those things hurt me! Like nearly everything regarding sex, what gets one of us off could just as easily turn another one of us off.

 

[madmanmike]

first i would like to say if you are too embaressed to buy condom for fear that someone will see you then you are not ready to have sex. nor are you mature enough. i was once worried someone would spot me but now will flip the packages over and read them standing in front of the display for as long as it takes.

also be advised at alot of places such as walmart and target the condoms are directly in front of the pharmacy because they are a high theft item.

here are some tips.

1) dont ever ever be cheap - this is the next 60 years of your life being held in a plastic bag. dont be cheap and buy an off brand. condoms are like toilet paper. you are never too poor for the good kind. losing 60 cents is beter than the stress of a late period.

2) try them on before sex - sounds dumb but they arnt as easy as putting on socks. they have methods you gotta learn. putting them on inside out will make it slip off easy. and touching the outside to your cock, even by accident, can get her pregnant so if it happens throw it away and grab another.

3) start sex with the lights on - that way you can see the condom and tell if its on right. and check if it slips off. also as a bonus you can look at posters and stuff so you wont cum as fast.

4) never wear more than one - never never never. the condoms will cause friction and rip. horrible idea that most teenagers thnk is brilliant.

5) read the directions - sounds dumb but read them. tells you exactly how to put on and take off without spilling anything you want to be caught by the condom.

6) get spermicide - spermicide lubricant is just that. it is a poison for your little ninja tadpoles. it wont hurt you or her but makes safe sex safer. i personally wont use a condom without one.

7) once you cum get out of her - you wont want to leave that warmth and wetness. especially when she wraps those legs around you. but if you dont you run the risk of the condom comeing off of you and staying in her. scary shit.

8) you will lose a condom in her. its gonna happen so be prepared - it happens eventually. you will pull out of her and the condom wont follow. to prevent this grab the base of the condom when you pull out. if it happens. let her know immediately. one of you will have to litterally fish it out. likely you since you can reach in farther. put in a finger and feel for it and try and hook it with the finger tip. pull it out. dont let her get it as it may make it spill if it hasnt already.

9) size really doesnt matter - im 6 inches and average thickness and regular condoms work fine. trojan fits me perfect and lifestyles is a little snug. unless you are over 8 inches or extremely thick you wont need a magnum size condom. but then again this is why you try it on before you have sex. not right before.

10) go for safety not satisfaction - trust me you are gonna cum. dont go for a super thin condom. it may feel better but is 10 min of extra pleasure worth the risk of an std or a child?

and if you are worried about how much a condom will hold before a break check this out.

http://www.collegesexadvice.com/condoms.shtml

 

[SlyKitten]

first i would like to say if you are too embaressed to buy condom for fear that someone will see you then you are not ready to have sex. nor are you mature enough. ...

Well said. And the entire post too btw.
As for what type to get: lubricated; for me, the latex kinda dries me out a little, so lubricated is always good.
If you're shy to go to the drug store, go to a 'sex shop'; the clerks there will make you feel comfortable and help you choose without you feeling scrutinized or judged.

 

[phoenix1224]

10) go for safety not satisfaction - trust me you are gonna cum. dont go for a super thin condom. it may feel better but is 10 min of extra pleasure worth the risk of an std or a child?

I agree with everything else you said, but not this.

collegeteenm19: Being a virgin, your body has become accustomed to having an orgasm from your hand. So, if you use a condom with normal thickness, you may have difficulty being able to cum (I've had this problem after long "dry spells"). A thinner condom will help to reduce the chance of this happening and, when used properly, has only a slightly higher chance of breaking than a normal one.

So, make sure your partner is disease free and use some sort of back-up protection... i.e., spermicide, or her being on the pill or using a diaphram, etc.

 

[AppleBiter]

We prefer Lifestyles Ultra-Sensitive. But, everyone's got their own preference. As everyone has said, condoms are pretty much one-size-fits-all, so don't worry too much there. Look for a condom with a spermicidal lubricant for extra protection against pregnancy and greater ease in penetration. It should say on the box whether it's got a spermicidal lubricant or not. Another word they use for spermicide is "Nonoxynol 9."

Also, you may want to be sure that the condom you're buying has what is called a Reservoir Tip. This keeps the semen in the tip of the condom so there's less likelyhood that it could slip down the sides and escape.

If you're interested, I found a great article about condoms and condom use:

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3225/is_n6_v43/ai_10996873

Good luck and be safe!

 

[RedIntense]

You have gotten some really good advice here, but if you are really worried about standing there looking at them for so long, take a gander at some online first. There you can read all you want about everything, and not have to worry about the weird looks. I recommend www.condomdepot.com. Not only do they have lots of information on many many condoms, but they have news articles discussing them, information from consumer reports, etc.

 

[urbodyismytempl]

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Just my two cents. I found that normal condoms hurt a lot and didnt reach nearly to the base, so I tried this one called Maxx, which is bigger, and i like it much better. So, in case you find yourself in this situation, you might want to try that one.

 

[Eilan]

first i would like to say if you are too embaressed to buy condom for fear that someone will see you then you are not ready to have sex. nor are you mature enough.

I was thinking something along those lines as well.

size really doesnt matter - im 6 inches and average thickness and regular condoms work fine. trojan fits me perfect and lifestyles is a little snug. unless you are over 8 inches or extremely thick you wont need a magnum size condom.

When my ex moved out, he left some condoms (Trojans, I believe) in his nightstand drawer. Almost a year later, I started dating my husband. Maybe this is tacky because the condoms belonged to my ex (hey, HE left 'em!), but we used those condoms the first time we had sex. What's odd is that my husband is well within the range of what's considered average in length and girth, and he thought those condoms were extremely tight. My ex is average in length but really, really thick, but I never heard him say that the condoms were too tight.

Just an observation.

 

[Moleculor]

6) get spermicide - spermicide lubricant is just that. it is a poison for your little ninja tadpoles. it wont hurt you or her but makes safe sex safer. i personally wont use a condom without one.

Actually, from what I've been told, spermicides don't decrease pregnancy chance but they do increase the risk of STD transmission, since they're essentially a harsh detergent that irritates the skin. It may not be noticeable to the naked eye, but happens.