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Types of Condoms and What do 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, especially
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 suffice. This is the female condom (If you are a guy reading
this 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-à-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.
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