talk to me about "fancy" condoms....

[Reba67]

Like ribbed, studded, bigger tip. My husband and I have tried a few and we just don't know what the appeal is supposed to be?

Ribbed for her pleasure? I could hardly wait for him to get off so he would finish me off with his fingers. Way too much friction.

Studded? Neither of us had much feeling.

Bigger tip? Not sure what we were supposed to notice.

Do you just get used to them? Should we experiment with different brands?

 

[TiggersMaster]

marketing gimics

 

[Etaski]

Errrr....think we just went to normal condoms soon as the novelty wore off.

The 'bigger tip'....the only possible benefit I could guess at was that it might not feel to him like the condom was "suffocating" his glans; there was more room to breathe.

But I can't remember any guy being delighted about that to be loyal to the style, so that says something. (particularly when it just took a drop or two of lube on the inside tip of the condom to alleviate the suffocating feeling.

Tried the "sheep skin" condoms once (NOT good for STDs, only pregnancy, but we were both each others' firsts and monogamous at the time), but they were smelly and weird and doused with a moisturizing solution that spilled out as soon as you started manipulating it (although I was told they did feel a bit better than latex).

Flavored condoms just tasted yekky.

Never did try the glow-in-the-dark ones, but the thought still makes me smile.

The ribbed and studded didn't really do anything for me personally, so I lost interest.

hm.

Guess I just use regular condoms and am happy with that. (With the lube on the inside for him; much improvement there!)

 

[CWatson]

My only experience has been in trying different brands. The standard red Trojans seemed kind of constricting to me, so my at-the-time girlfriend brought over a variety pack and we fooled around a little.

But as I see it, if the condom does what it's supposed to and doesn't get in the way otherwise, then why the heck do you need to modify it. You're not required to use the "ribbed for her pleasure" ones, so if they don't make it better, don't bother. *shrugs*

 

[LordMhoram]

The 'bigger tip'....the only possible benefit I could guess at was that it might not feel to him like the condom was "suffocating" his glans; there was more room to breathe.

I could be completely wrong, but I thought those were more to do with the reservoir being bigger. Maybe I misread something... *scratching head*

Never did try the glow-in-the-dark ones, but the thought still makes me smile.

You should look for an old 80s movie called Skin Deep, has a funny scene in it were...well, it involves two glow in the dark condoms. I won't spoil it in case you chose to hunt this down.

 

[oralymastered]

I am not sure if they are still on the market but there used to be condoms usually sold in adult book stores called French Ticklers.

They were supposed to be the ultimate orgasm giver.

They were condoms that had things like large bumps or raised spirals running down them one even had long strands of fringe on it.

They looked pretty cool but were so thick from the tip to about half way down the length that there was no sensation for the man.

My wife wouldn't let me stick that thing in her LOL so I could not tell you if it worked or not.

 

[Maxell46]

Speaking of the oddball condoms ...and if memory serves me ( memory seems intact but isn't that part of it going? You think you're thinking right but you're actualy losing it...) it was the mid 1970's ( '73 ) when it was released.
" The Devil in Miss Jones " porn movie that had a guy wearning a devils outfit and sporting a condom with a devils
head character on the tip that wiggled about ...


I never found any of the fancy gimicky condoms that are touted as " pleasure for her " worth their time.
Not a fan of condoms to be honest...but there are times they are needed and get used.


* I think I have the porn movie correct? Its been a long time since I've seen it.
And no..I didn't watch it in '73. Im not that old....

 

[amofiga]

Speaking of the oddball condoms ...and if memory serves me ( memory seems intact but isn't that part of it going? You think you're thinking right but you're actualy losing it...) it was the mid 1970's ( '73 ) when it was released.
" The Devil in Miss Jones " porn movie that had a guy wearning a devils outfit and sporting a condom with a devils
head character on the tip that wiggled about ...


I never found any of the fancy gimicky condoms that are touted as " pleasure for her " worth their time.
Not a fan of condoms to be honest...but there are times they are needed and get used.


* I think I have the porn movie correct? Its been a long time since I've seen it.
And no..I didn't watch it in '73. Im not that old....

You are correct about the "Devil in Miss Jones". Hell, I'm older than you are so I was of "legal age" when I did see it in 1973.....in a movie theater no less. Way back in the dark ages; in the days before video tape rentals and DVD downloads from the internet. In those days, Ron Jeremy was actually skinny enough and flexible enough to suck his own cock. The name of the movie he did that in escapes me now......early dementia?

I also have never been a fan of condoms and the ones I remember from my early days were about as good as a radial tire. Never liked using them once I was out of college for a year or two. Personally, I'd rather opt for the mutual visit to the doctor's for a check under the hood before embarking on an intimate relationship. If a woman friend was afraid to do that, I tended to have suspicions as to why. Many did appreciate the concept. It's why I've never liked the idea of one night stands and anonymous hook-ups and opted for longer-term relationships.

 

[Maxell46]

I agree about the condoms/relationship thing.

I also go for the longer term relationships and have never liked the one night stands. I hate condoms to be honest...except to use on toys/vibes that are going where the sun don't shine.
If a woman needs me to continue to wear a condom after a reasonable amount of time knowing each other it's a short lived relationship. I've had a vascectomy...I'm not promiscuous...I'm very clean and healthy...and choosy.
Thankfully it's been years since I've worn one.

But a recent breakup has me thinking I may be using them again if I meet someone new.


Ah..the good 'ol days of John Leslie and Venesa Del Rio....
Some classics back then for sure.

 

[EdwardMidweston]

Like ribbed, studded, bigger tip. My husband and I have tried a few and we just don't know what the appeal is supposed to be?

Ribbed for her pleasure? I could hardly wait for him to get off so he would finish me off with his fingers. Way too much friction.

Studded? Neither of us had much feeling.

Bigger tip? Not sure what we were supposed to notice.

Do you just get used to them? Should we experiment with different brands?

Which name-brand condom would you use....?

Nike Condoms: Just do it.

Toyota Condoms: Oh what a feeling.

Pepsi Condoms: You got the right one, baby.

Pringles Condoms: Once you pop, you can't stop.

Mentos Condoms: The freshmaker.

Flintstones Vitamins Condom Pack: Ten million strong and growing.

Secret Condoms: Strong enough for a man, but pH balanced for a woman.

Macintosh Condom: It does more, it costs less, it's that simple.

Ford Condoms: The best never rest.

Chevy Condoms: Like a rock.

Dodge Condoms: Ram Tough
Dial Condoms: Aren't you glad you use it? Don't you wish everybody did?

New York Lotto Condoms: Cause hey - you never know.

California Lotto Condoms: Who's next?

Avis Condoms: Trying harder than ever.

KFC Condoms: Finger-Licking Good.

Coca Cola Condoms: The Real Thing.

Lays Condoms: Betcha can't have just one.

Campbell’s Soup Condoms: Mmm, mmm, good.

AT&T Condoms: Reach out and touch someone.

Bounty: The quicker picker upper.

Microsoft: Where do you want to go today ?

Energizer: It keeps going and going and going....

M&M condom: It melts in your mouth, not in your hands!

Taco Bell: Get some; make a run for the border.

MCI: For friends and family

Doublemint: Double your pleasure, double your fun!

The Sears latex condom: One coat is good for the entire winter.

Delta Airlines travel pack: Delta is ready when you are.

The Star Trek Condom: To Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before.


Seriously, TiggersMaster is right--other than size or quality control, the differences are mostly hype.

 

[amofiga]

I agree about the condoms/relationship thing.

I also go for the longer term relationships and have never liked the one night stands. I hate condoms to be honest...except to use on toys/vibes that are going where the sun don't shine.
If a woman needs me to continue to wear a condom after a reasonable amount of time knowing each other it's a short lived relationship. I've had a vascectomy...I'm not promiscuous...I'm very clean and healthy...and choosy.
Thankfully it's been years since I've worn one.

But a recent breakup has me thinking I may be using them again if I meet someone new.


Ah..the good 'ol days of John Leslie and Venesa Del Rio....
Some classics back then for sure.

Ah John Leslie, Vanessa Del Rio and other favorites like Ginger Lynn and Jessie St James. Vanessa wasn't that good looking but I remember that Vanessa had a huge clit. I loved the films directed by Anthony Spinelli. Pretty much mainstream production values shot on locations with actual scripts and even decent special effects for the day. You don't see that now days. It's all cheaply shot-to-video fuck and suck fest in some motel room.

I happened into one of those warehouse type video stores and sex shops a few years ago and they had some of the classics that had been converted to DVD. Unfortunately the cost was ridiculous (like $30 each) so I didn't buy any. Maybe I'll change my mind since I how have a 60 inch TV and upconverting player. Hmmmmm. Ginger in HD.

 

[Reba67]

The brand we've most used is Lifestyles and of those, we prefer the Natural Feeling ones. We've tried Durex Love (not bad) and I think Sensi-thin (really don't like). We tried Trojan Magnums I think and both didn't like them. The fancy ones we bought happened to be Lifestyles as well. Mainly a price choice as it was a box of 12 and the other fancy ones were like 25 or 40 and a lot more money for trying something for fun.

We don't care about STD since are each other's firsts and monogamous, we're only using for pregnancy prevention.

 

[Etaski]

I could be completely wrong, but I thought those were more to do with the reservoir being bigger. Maybe I misread something... *scratching head*

Well, yes, that's basically what it was for I guess, although some "mushroom heads" have seemed rather tight-squeezed in normal sizes. I guess I also postulated about the "less suffocating" idea since that was a complaint I heard.

Can't say I ever tried the female condom; it was about the funniest, unsexiest thing I'd ever seen. I'm still unclear how you're supposed to get it into place....

At least male condoms can be part of the foreplay...sort of.

You should look for an old 80s movie called Skin Deep, has a funny scene in it were...well, it involves two glow in the dark condoms. I won't spoil it in case you chose to hunt this down.

I just might do that. Thanks!

 

[EdwardMidweston]

Like ribbed, studded, bigger tip. My husband and I have tried a few and we just don't know what the appeal is supposed to be?

Ribbed for her pleasure? I could hardly wait for him to get off so he would finish me off with his fingers. Way too much friction.

Studded? Neither of us had much feeling.

Bigger tip? Not sure what we were supposed to notice.

Do you just get used to them? Should we experiment with different brands?

There's a "Best Condoms, 2011" list on the Net that evaluates various brands and types. I'm not sure how accurate it is, but trhe u.r.l. is http://www.condomdepot.com/reviews/best-condoms.cfm if you want to check it out.

 

[LaChica]

Okamoto : Japanese brand

 

[Bystander]

Like ribbed, studded, bigger tip. My husband and I have tried a few and we just don't know what the appeal is supposed to be?

Ribbed for her pleasure? I could hardly wait for him to get off so he would finish me off with his fingers. Way too much friction.

Studded? Neither of us had much feeling.

Bigger tip? Not sure what we were supposed to notice.

Do you just get used to them? Should we experiment with different brands?

If they don't work for you they don't work. Personally neither my wife or I found anything special about gimmicky condoms either. I'd also like to second Okamoto. The skinless skin ones work best imo.

 

[brunette1989]

I think it's a really personally thing. I find as well that sometimes different types of condoms call for different positions. The only other ones I've used apart from normal or ultra-thin ( I can't tell the difference between those two!) are ribbed and studded and as you said it can cause alot of friction and make you quite sore but I would go on top and it felt alot nicer.

 

[Pandorica]

Condoms won't do much 'for your pleasure,' so IMO the best you can do is find a light, thin brand you like that maximises his sensation.

Lubes are much more fun for girls to experiment with. Warming and tingling ones (check the product is condom safe) can add a lot to your experience, especially if you're like me and mix them.

Durex do little vibrating cock rings that are fun to grind on, and the vibration can augment the guy's pleasure at the same time. If you're into anal play, wearing a vibrating anal toy while he fucks your pussy (or vice-versa) can be a lot of fun.

But yeah, ribs n bumps never did much for me.

 

[RomanSteel]

Loved a studded condom called "rough rider"
They were a bit costly for a single but I did find them delightful.

 

[sarel101]

I actually prefer the ones with the oversized tip. My cock is about average, but I just find the ones with the roomier head to be more comfortable.


http://www.condomdepot.com/product/detail.cfm/nid/230/pid/2291

 

[Twist_of_Fate]

I've had good experiences with "Her Pleasure" Trojans, and better ones when you add the vibrating ring that sits at the base of the cock.

 

[Scotsman69]

A slightly different matter.

My ex once sent me photos of a threesome she had with two guys. There were no condoms apparent in the photos, though I'd insisted if she had sex with other men, they wore condoms.

She told me they were a special type of gay men's condom which were virtually invisible.

I had difficulty believing her then, and now that she's ditched me I find it near-impossible.

I've googled everywhere and can find no trace of such condoms.

Can anybody enlighten me please... do they exist?

 

[firenzi]

A slightly different matter.

My ex once sent me photos of a threesome she had with two guys. There were no condoms apparent in the photos, though I'd insisted if she had sex with other men, they wore condoms.

She told me they were a special type of gay men's condom which were virtually invisible.

I had difficulty believing her then, and now that she's ditched me I find it near-impossible.

I've googled everywhere and can find no trace of such condoms.

Can anybody enlighten me please... do they exist?

There's no such thing as a purely invisible condom (and I've never heard of anything known as a "gay men's condom") but the closest I can think of are Crown condoms. They're very thin and more or less flesh-coloured (if you're white). I know guys who like them.

 

[Scotsman69]

Thanks for the tip pal.

I'll check them out.

There's no such thing as a purely invisible condom (and I've never heard of anything known as a "gay men's condom") but the closest I can think of are Crown condoms. They're very thin and more or less flesh-coloured (if you're white). I know guys who like them.

 

[ninjumanji]

I for one can vouch that the NaturalLamb sheepskin condoms feel great. Plus they don't bring along any latex allergy.

They are not rated to protect against STDs though...