For most products, small size is a marketing virtue, like for cell phones or thong underwear. But if advertising is about creating consumer desire, what male aspires to an extra-small size condom?
But there is a problem with misfits. Ill-fitting condoms are more likely to break and slip, resulting in difficulty reaching orgasm (for both partners) and increased likelihood of removal before sex is over. All this adds up to an increased risk of both pregnancy and sexually-transmitted infections.
Condoms come in a dizzying array of choices: ribbed, studded, lubricated, scented, flavored, extra thin, textured, colored, with/without spermicide, even glow in the dark. But other than the “Magnum” designation, it is hard to find any reliable size labels, particularly in retail stores. A wider size selection is available online, but condoms tend to be unplanned, impulsive purchases less suited to the internet. “TheyFit Condoms offers seventy different sizes, none of which are labeled small, but in order to get that custom fit, you’ll have to measure (and it’s more about girth than length).
So what do you guys do? How does your partner have confidence that your condom fits correctly and provides adequate protection?
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Comments (27)
If only we were like the ancient Greeks. I hear they admired smaller packages and abhorred the extra large, thinking them disgusting and comical. Then, though, I suppose we'd have the opposite problem. Everyone would aspire to fit "micro" sized condoms, or whatever.
Thankfully, we don't have to worry about this.
If we did, I wouldn't have a clue and I'd be pretty pissed if that shit didn't fit right.
@DistantStarlight@xanga - Hey, I'm with them (to a point). Anything too big is just scary, and there's no WAY I'm touching that haha. Maybe that was their thought? It's just too big to be practical!
Ok, after laughing hysterically at the pic used in the post, I can answer.
I do think people dont put alot of thought into condom sizes. Some get them too large & they slip off. I say take the extra time & buy the correct sizes.
The glow in the dark ones worry me. I'd be scared of having the force used upon me... and watching that lightsaber...
it's the magician, not the wand
@Shinbi_Belldandy@xanga - It gets expensive to go out and buy all the sizes to try and see which ones fit.
I've never had a condom that fit "nicely" I guess, although I haven't really bought any for myself in almost 10 years. They're always tight and feel like they cut off blood circulation but I guess that's better than lose and slides off.
@JusticeCho@xanga - I always wondered why they never had like a variety pack or something so guys can try them on. Condom failures are due to misfits as well.
@Shinbi_Belldandy@xanga - Actually I think they do have variety packs, but I think it's more like the normal vs ribbed, thin vs pleasure for her types. If you go to a doctor office or somewhere like planned parenthood they give out tons of free condoms and you can probably ask for all different sizes to find the right fit though.
@Shinbi_Belldandy@xanga - They do. They're mad cheap on the internet . :) It's the best place to buy them.
I'm lucky my bf's a Magnum
I find girls often take the precaution of not sleeping with me rather than risking a potential condom malfunction.
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There's a simpler and more practical way to prevent STIs and unprepared parenthood.
@HeartOfPandora@xanga - Ha! I agree! Too big is absolutely terrifying!
unfortunately if you have latex issues then your choices are pretty limited. i know durex makes two different types, both of which i've tried and one of which i like better, but beyond that i don't think there's much variety in non-latex, so i'm stuck.
someone should research and develop an one size fits all condom. i don't mean changing the label of the package to convince our significant other to trust us. i mean actually inventing one that works and have been proven numerous times.
@mz_d0rkabl3@xanga - hahahaahahahahhaha good one
that picture is frickin' AWESOME!
i think having too big of a penis can be a disadvantage as well, lol ive seen porn where the male's package was too big, so only half of it goes in, and the rest remains untouched. leaving the poor guy having to stroke the rest himself :)
as for the dudes who have smaller packages, instead of special ordering your size in condoms. maybe you can invest in female condoms or birth control for your lady :)
just try different condoms.
@DistantStarlight@xanga - thats probably a lie some MAN made up.
@jasonwl@xanga - here we go...
I dated a guy who needed the extra small condom. The regular ones always fell off. gross. that relationship didn't last very long either lol!
Condoms need size charts like clothes. It would be a waste to have to "try on" all the sizes until the one that fits is found. Condom companies are trying to make a quick buck...