Condoms are one of the important commodities a dating man must have in addition to breath-freshening gum and a sense of humor.
It’ll never hurt to have one or two in your man pouch for those unexpected sexual encounters. Plus, you never know if your lady prospect is a “no glove, no love” type.
Aside from providing protection from sexually transmitted diseases and as a means of contraception, these fun balloons can also serve you by increasing you and your partner’s chance to have steamy, hot sex.
A condom or “rubber” is a type of a protection that is put on an erect penis prior to sexual intercourse. It was used as a form of birth control and later as a deterrent from acquiring sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis, HIV, etc.
Early condoms were made from various materials such as leather, animal intestines, and chemically-treated linen. These types were usually flimsy and were not as effective compared to modern condoms and were only available to the upper classes because of its high cost. One early patron was 18th century Venetian adventurer, spy, and womanizer Giacomo Casanova. He even tested his “anti-birth caps” by blowing in them to make balloons to check for holes.
As technology and the industry progressed, rubber-based condoms, and later polyurethane, would become the standard material for manufacturing your trusty “fiveskin.” In addition, STD awareness provided an avenue for increased public demand for condoms to facilitate safe sex.
For a condom to properly serve its purpose, one must choose the right type that would fit *pun not intended* into your sexual lifestyle. Don’t just pick a random box in the mini mart just because you like the packaging. Read the label and know what it does. If you’re too shy to spend a minute to read in the aisle because of awkward stares from fellow shoppers, do your online research beforehand.
Here are some of the things you should consider before purchasing your love glove:
Size
Most manufacturers offer standard size condoms that would fit most men, but it is very important for each user to know the exact condom fit for themselves. Condoms should fit around the penis snugly without slipping during action, and should not be too tight to strangle your dong into a gangrenous lump.
For those guys in the far ends of the curve, you don’t need to worry, small and XL sizes are also available. A gentle reminder: an ill-fitting condom can ruin good sex by slipping off if it’s too loose, and ruining your future by tearing, if it’s too small.
Thickness
Standard condoms are usually 0.04 – 0.07mm thick and are designed to withstand average coital friction without tearing. For heavy duty action, thick condoms above 0.09mm are available for guys into rough action, such as anal sex, as these activities produce more friction that would wear down standard condoms. For couples who would rather opt for slow, tai-chi methodical sex, you may choose thin or super thin condoms that would sacrifice durability for extra pleasure.
Material
As discussed, modern condoms are made of rubber latex derivatives. Latex is predominant as it is cheap and durable compared to other materials. For those people who are allergic to latex, you may choose to use polyurethane or polyisoprene-based condoms. Other manufacturers even regress to making lamb skin condoms for people who aren’t squeamish about wrapping their junk in animal parts.
Male/female condoms
Condoms are also available for women, which appears larger and more firm than its male counterpart. The downside for this type is that it is more expensive and much harder to obtain than male condoms. Female condoms are for those couples who would like to skip the interlude of having to put on the condom and ruin the foreplay momentum.
So now that you’ve had a little lecture on condoms, let’s take a look at six types of condoms and how they can improve your sex life.