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Condoms come in all shapes, sizes, and materials. Here are the variations you can get:

 

Material

Most condoms are made from latex or polyurethane. The latex ones are a little stronger, so they give slightly better protection from STIs and pregnancy. A very small amount of people are allergic to latex, though, so they use polyurethane ones.

 

Size 

Condoms come in lots of different sizes. You can get longer or shorter or wider or narrower ones. If a packet of condoms says 'large' or 'small', this is usually talking about the width of the condom, not the length. Be honest! A condom that is too big may come off, and a condom that's too small might break. Most condoms that you buy in shops and vending machines will be a standard size.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Small condoms – recommended for a penis under 5 inches in length, or under 4 inches in girth (condom girth less than 3.9 inches)

Standard condoms – recommended for a penis between 5-7 inches in length, or 4-5 inches in girth (condom girth 4.0 - 4.39 inches)
Large condoms – recommended for a penis over 7 inches in length, or over 5 inches girth (condom girth 4.40+ inches)

 

Welcome to the Lovbyte Condom Dictionary for Noobs

Regular Condom 

Regular condoms are usually transparent, made of natural rubber latex

Parallel sided with smooth surface, nominal width at 52 mm +-,

Thickness: 0.07 mm

 

Ultra Thin 

Ultra thin or ultra sensitive comdoms are thinner than regular ones and is to increase pleasure and to get closer to your partner. 

Thickness: <0.05mm , ( Thinnest condom is at 0.01mm thickness )

 

Shape - Reservoir tipped

Most condoms have a reservoir tip to catch semen, some have a plain tip. If they have a reservoir tip, be sure to pinch the end when putting them on - if they have air inside them, they can break when you're having sex.

Extra Strong

Strong or Thick condoms is to decrease sensation, tear resistant, and extra safe. It is also recommended for anal sex. 

Thickness: 0.1- 0.09mm

 

Delay Condom

This condom is lubricated with benzocaine to assist you to delay the climax and prolong sexual excitement. 

 

Bi-Colour

The natural colour of latex is a creamy white, so lots of condoms have different colours. Bi-colour has 2 different colors

 

Tri-colour 

This has 3 colours. Some are flavoured to make oral sex more enjoyable. They are also safe to use for penetrative sex as long as they have been tested and approved.

Contoured / Anatomic shape

Contoured condoms are shaped for better grip and form fit ( indented below the head of the penis)

Dotted, Ribbed & Contoured

This is also sometimes called as the 3-in-1 condom.

 The stripes and dots blend ripples and reliefs in a mix of pleasure for women, while the anatomical shape creates comfort, greater sensitivity and freedom for man to accomplish everything

The blend of stripes and dots may vary from one brand to another for more excitement.

Dotted / Studded 

Dotted or Studded condoms are textured with small raised dot on the surface of the condom to both partners

Ribbed

Ribbed condoms are textured with ribs or bumps, which can increase sensation for both partners

 

Baggy / Flare

Baggy or Flare condom as a bigger head and gives you more freedom.

 

 

Baggy / Flare with Ribbed Texture

Wider at the head and more room for freedom. Ribbed texture at the top head for extra sensation

 

 

Extra Large 

Extra Large or also known as Extra Grande / XL Size is ideal for men that find standard condoms abit too tight. The width & length are 

Width : 56mm +- 

Lubricated - Some condoms are not lubricated at all, some have silicone-based lubricants, some have water-based lubricants. Some condoms are lubricated with a spermicide 

 

Spermicidal - Some condoms have a spermicidal lubricant, which can help to reduce the likelihood of pregnancy. One of the most common spermicides is something called nonoxynol-9. This is a chemical that some people are sensitive to, and if it's used regularly it can cause irritation and increase the chance of HIV infection. Condoms lubricated with nonoxynol 9 should not be used for anal sex.

 

It's up to you which shape you choose. All of the differences in shape are designed to suit different personal preferences and enhance pleasure. It is important to communicate with your partner to be sure that you are using condoms that satisfy both of you.

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