Nowadays, condoms come in a variety of sizes, colors, and even flavors. There are small ones, skinny ones, purple ones, strawberry ones, peppermint ones.you name it, and it probably exists.
Types of Condoms and What Women Like About Them
Nowadays, condoms come in a variety of sizes, colors, and even flavors.
There are small ones, skinny ones, purple ones, strawberry ones, peppermint
ones.you name it, and it probably exists. Soon, we might find that we
already have as many types of condoms as Hallmark have cards. There used to
be a time in another era when there was only one kind of condom out in the
market, as far as the texture (or nubbing) is concerned. That has changed in
monumental fashion. Nowadays, they can be adorned with latex or they can be
ribbed. Some of them can just be on the exterior but some are studded both
inside and outside. Presumably, this is also to provide the user with added
enjoyment.
Exactly how many different kinds of condoms are out there? Are there in
fact any significant differences at all? Basically, all condoms would fall
under 8 categories in general, based on the primary consideration. These do
not include the ones that would be invented tomorrow (knowing the ingenuity
of today's generation, they will come up with something). The first is the
material; it is either made from polyurethane or latex. Second is the size
that involves the width and not the length. However, those available in
convenience shops are standard-sized. Third is the kind of lubrication where
different substances are used for different brands of condoms. Fourth is the
spermicidal. Spermicidal lubricant is sometimes used to lessen the
probability of pregnancy. One of the more common is called nonoxynol-9. Some
individuals are sensitive to this and in fact, if used a lot of times, may
heighten HIV-infection possibility. Fifth is the Ribbed. There are many
people out there, espe cially young people, who utter in disgust "if AIDS is
not so prevalent, I would never use this.I cannot feel a thing." This type
is the heaven-sent condom for them. It has ridges making sex more "feel-able"
for the couple. Next is color, enough said, it's self-explanatory. Seventh
would be flavor, obviously, this is for those daring individuals who have a
propensity for oral sex. Tastes can range from strawberry to god knows what
else! However, these condoms should not be used for vaginal/anal sex. Eighth
and the last, is the reservoir tipped. Most condoms in fact have a reservoir-like
end to hold the semen as opposed to the few others which have plain tips.
For the reservoir type, make sure that you pinch the tip before dressing it
on. This is more or less mandatory because if air gets in, it could easily
break when you are busy and that is what you wouldn't like to happen.
Actually, there is another one, but since our topic is men's condoms, a
simple mention of it would su ffice. This is the female condom (If you are a
guy reading t! his and you are the kind who is so averse to putting on
condoms, this should give you an idea, right?)
Now that we are through enumerating them, let us go to the more important
part which is to answer the question "what are the qualities of a good
condom?" In terms of material, latex is probably the best; avoid the
naturally made ones (lamb membrane for example). Some unenlightened souls
claim that a few viruses can go thru latex that is absolutely untrue. Those
made from natural materials are porous and so there is a probability of
virus-transmission. Another would be the presence of lubricants. Picking the
water-based ones is best like those that are pre-lubricated with spermicidal
gel or foam. Petroleum, baby oil or cream used as lubricant is risky. These
types have the tendency to weaken condoms, even latex. Packaging is also an
invitation. (Not only vis-ŕ-vis colors although to some people, color is
paramount, they are probably the reason why the glow-in-the dark type was
born.)
More specifically, what do women want in a condom? Some condoms are
packaged to look like tampon containers and a few women are attracted to
this. Form also counts - to illustrate, French ticklers (condoms having long
appendages) have popular appeal as these (just like the ridges) increase
pleasure during intercourse. For this same purpose, some women would insist
that their husbands/boyfriends buy the ultra thin type. Of course, not all
nationalities are alike. Japanese women in fact, are insistent on using
condoms over pills but they are not particular over the kind or form of
condom to be used. For as long as she gets assured that it would not break,
she probably would not actually care on what specific kind of condom is
being used. If you are an American though, a piece of advice: bring your own,
the size being manufactured in there might not be to your liking.
Lastly, the most interesting though, according to one expert on the topic
(she came out with a hilarious yet enlightening piece) - women generally, do
not care about the ridges, ribbing or the lubrication. The problem she
claims is that condoms are designed by men. She asserts that if women were
to be the ones to do this designing, they would just make "padded" condoms.
Length may not really be crucial, but according to her, width does and that
is where the padding comes in naturally.
