Variety is the spice of life! BCondoms, Trojan, LifeStyles, Durex, Trustex, Beyond Seven, Kimoto – with so many condom brands on the market how does one choose? What’s the best condom to use? The best condom to use is the one that works the best for you and your partner(s). Condoms come in all different brands, textures and styles. Ribbed, studded, contoured, French Tickler, extra pouch, all of which are designed to enhance pleasure. You and your partner should take advantage of this and explore until you find the condom brand, texture and style the fits your needs. Condoms also come in a variety of flavors to suit your taste buds. Flavored condoms should only be used for oral sex and not vaginal sex. Because flavored condoms have glycerin, a sugar in the flavoring, the potential for yeast infections increases if used vaginally. Turn your search for the “perfect” condom into a game that you and your Beloved can play together as you explore and try out different brands until you find the one that you like best!
My partner is allergic to latex, so I can’t use a condom. Ah! But you can! Polyisoprene and polyurethane condoms are specially made for those who have a latex allergy. Both condoms are made of a different type of rubber that reduces the chances of irritation and allergic reaction that some women and men will experience from latex. Also, both the polyisoprene and polyurethane condoms are just as effective as the latex condom and provide the same level of protection.
I heard that lambskin condoms have a more natural feel. Stay away from the lambskin condoms! Lambskin condoms are only good for prevention of pregnancy. They are ineffective for protection against HIV and other STIs, according to the CDC. Reason being is that lambskin condoms are made of sheep/lamb intestines which, much like our intestines, have pores. The molecular structures of STIs are so small that it can seep through the pores of the lambskin condom, consequently putting you at risk for sexually transmitted infections.
Doin’ It, Doin’ It, Doin’ It Well: Condom Do’s & Don’ts was originally published on blackdoctor.org
