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All About Male Condoms

Information pertaining to male condoms. Definitions, advantages, disadvantages, costs, where to purchase, how to store, and reliability are discussed. Explanation about how to use and discard as well as common excuses for not using is also provided.
All About Condoms
Information about the male condom as a method of birh control is presented as well as some of the advantages, disadvantages, reliability, cost, and risks. Learn about how condoms work and how to take care of them.
Condom Types and Styles
There are many condom types available. How do you pick from all the condom brands? When choosing a condom style, consider condom use: is the condom for sex play or for contraception? Learn about colored condoms, flavored condoms, and warming condoms. Plus, find out about pleasure shaped, glow-in-the-dark, and French tickler condom types.
Where Do You Store Your Condoms?
A condom stored properly can usually last 4 years if kept in its original, sealed package in a cool, dry and dark place (away from humidity, heat, and sunlight). Where do you store your favorite condom type? Are you discreet? Do you have a special hiding spot like a condom cube, case or compact? Before condom use, where do you keep your condoms? Please share!
Latex Condoms
Latex condoms are by far the most widely available and least expensive of all the condom types. They are made with latex, a kind of rubber. Latex condom use is effective in preventing pregnancy and STDs. This makes latex condoms the most common condom type.
Polyurethane Condoms
Polyurethane condoms are made of a type of plastic, so they are a good alternative for people who are allergic to latex condoms. This condom type tends to be thinner and less flexible than latex condoms. Polyurethane condom use is effective in preventing both pregnancy and STDs (including HIV).
SKYN – Non Latex Condoms
Lifestyles SKYN condoms are the only available brand of non latex condoms. Polyisoprene condoms (made of natural rubber) were FDA approved in 2008 for the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. This condom type tends to softer and more form fitting than polyurethane condoms. SKYN condom use is gaining popularity and receiving rave reviews from former latex condom users.
Lambskin Condoms
Lambskin condoms (also known as natural condoms) are made of a natural membrane, so they are a good alternative for people who are allergic to latex condoms. This is the oldest condom type tends to more natural and expensive than latex condoms. Naturalamb condom use is only effective in preventing pregnancy not STDs.
Before You Buy Condoms
When buying condoms, you should think about what you are going to be using them for. Though latex condoms are the most popular and least expensive of all condoms, these may not be the right choice for you. If they are, latex condoms come in all types of styles, so choosing one may be hard. Use this guide to help you in buying condoms that will suit your needs.
How Do I Choose a Condom?
Choosing the right condom may seem like a hard choice. Make "condom sense" of different shapes, colored, and textured -- condom use, condom sizes, and brands are also discussed. What do you think is the best condom?
How To Use a Condom and Prevent Condom Failure
Condom use can be effective in preventing STDs and pregnancy. But let’s face it, condoms can break and tear during sex. Typically, 2 - 5% of all condoms tear during use. This type of condom failure can generally be prevented by making sure that you use condoms the correct way.
Condom Quiz
Are you looking for some condom tips? Condoms cover a man's penis during sexual intercourse and collect semen before, during, and after he ejaculates and can provide STD protection. Plus, choosing a condom type may be confusing. Take our Condom Quiz to test your “condom sense" and to learn important information about condom use
Share Your Opinion: What Are Your Favorite Condom Types?
Not all condoms are created equally! Some are made from latex or polyurethane. Some condom types are thicker or thinner. They can be studded, fruity, glow in the dark, and come in a rainbow of colors. There are flavored condoms, female condoms, and pleasure shaped condoms. What condom types do you like and why?
Does using two condoms provide better pregnancy protection than just using one?
Does using two condoms provide better pregnancy protection than just using one? Double bagging condoms may seem like a good idea but condom use should be limited to using one condom at a time. What about the use of male condoms and female condoms?
How To Put a Condom on with Your Mouth
Condoms are simple to use whether you are in a new relationship (and want to impress your partner) or want to spice up your sex life. Either way, this skill is sure to arouse. Learning how to put on a condom with your mouth can be a little tricky, but it can make for a sexy surprise for your partner. Plus, this puts a pleasurable spin on safe sex, so with step-by-step instructions, here's the answer on how to put a condom on with your mouth.
How To Respond to Men's Excuses for Not Wanting to Wear a Condom
It is not uncommon for women to hear all types of excuses for why men don’t want to wear a condom. Here are some of the more popular reasons that men give. Learn possible ways how to reply to their objections!
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