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ChickenMuffin · 10-01-2010, 11:28 AM

Residing in Canada.
What is the 'standard' size of condoms?

for example. The brand Trojan

trojan condom size chart

of their many kinds, and I have asked the pharamacist too as well that they're all standard sizes BUT WHAT IS THE STANDARD SIZE??? IM ONLY arOUND 4 cm in length.

Preferably one with spermicide because more safer. I definitely want to go for the safest one.

Please guys and gals, this will be my night and my very first at it. I need all the info I need! seriously I will be in debt of your sincere gratitude.

EDITED:

Snugger fit I think it is. BUT there are so limited brands that are snugger fits.

noodle · 10-01-2010, 11:48 AM

Just get a regular and a snugger, get yourself hard before she comes over/you go over and see what fits.

fresnelly · 10-01-2010, 01:10 PM

I don't know about sizing but if you're in Toronto, go to the condom shack Condom Shack - Redirect on Queen St. W. near University.

They'll have a much wider selection than your local pharmacy and I bet a more knowledgeable staff.

If you're not in Toronto, there may be a similar shop in your town so have a look.

Good luck!

hunnychile · 10-01-2010, 01:58 PM

Good Luck and have a sweet encounter!

Daniel_ · 10-01-2010, 02:39 PM

Condoms are measured in "nominal width", which is the size you get when you lay the condom over the edge of a rule.

It is therefore HALF of the circunference.

Wrap a piece of paper around the erect penis, near the body - mark where it overlaps itself.

Measure the length of the paper to the mark.

Half it.

Take off a couple of mm (to ensure the condom is not too baggy)

Get this size.

E.g. You measure 110mm around the penis.

Half of this is 55mm.

Take off a couple = 53mm - you need STANDARD condoms.

You measure 130mm around.

Half of this is 65mm.

Take off a bit, to get 60mm,

You need EXTRA LARGE condoms.

You measure 100mm around.

Half it to get 50mm.

Take off a bit - you get 48mm - you need CLOSE FITTING condoms.

You measure 60mm around,

Half it to get 30mm.

Take off a bit - you get 25mm.

You are a mouse - you should not be using condoms, go and find some cheese.

---------- Post added at 10:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:30 PM ----------

Also - regarding spermicide. Don't.

Seriously - it makes NO difference to conception rates when condoms are used correctly, but slightly increases the chance of STI transmission.

Non-hormonal contraception - Questions and Answers | Bupa UK

http://archives.who.int/eml/expcom/expcom13/rhr.doc - which includes the following: "there is no evidence that condoms lubricated with N-9 are any more effective in preventing pregnancy than condoms lubricated with silicone. There is little evidence that this spermicide actually increases the contraceptive effectiveness of diaphragm use. The WHO UMC database stored 103 reports on unintended pregnancy in suspected association with N-9, which could be explained by the fact that N-9 is not an effective contraceptive."

hunnychile · 10-01-2010, 02:42 PM

Chick....why not do a dry run "so to speak" so you can do a trial test. Then you won't obsesess and you'll feel prepared and confident!

MSD · 10-01-2010, 03:51 PM

The condoms you use say a lot about you. Trojans say "I'm not afraid to go with the popular option." Lifestyles say "I've done my homework." Magnums say "My penis is shaped like a light bulb."

ChickenMuffin · 10-01-2010, 05:40 PM

OH MY GOD, THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR UNDYING, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE!!

Update:
Just bought the condom, getting ready for tomorrow's big day.
Yes, I went to Condom Shack in Toronto and gee, I was such a nervous wreck but told them what was I was looking for, Snuggle type. She recommended the brand Kimono(red one) Sheer Sensation.

Now the next question is, this kind is ultra sensitive and thinner. Now i'm thinking.. 'thinner', don't I smell moar trouble? because thinner would be increasing the risk of breakage of the condom wouldn't it? Or am I wrong? im just going with my intuition here so please freely correct me as you would do so! Thanks in advance. One love!

update:

Just read upon something interesting.
http://www.condomman.com/articles/co...-condom-brand/
Apparently condoms that are made from Japan are teh leet kind of brand.. so I did choose the right one. Kimono...

edit:
Condom width = 52 +/- 2mm
I am about 50 mm in width so should 2 mm off be okay?
also.. the Lubricant type: Silicone Base Silicone base? How much different is it from the rest? how is it like?
WHICH LUBRICANT TYPE IS THE BETTER/SAFER ONE?
I heard common lubricant types are water based...

snowy · 10-01-2010, 07:11 PM

No, actually, thinner does not equate to weaker in condoms. Thinner is awesome. Kimonos are a good choice.

Plan9 · 10-01-2010, 09:20 PM

I read the OP and, uh, I'm pretty sure if you put something smaller the size of my little finger in a standard size condom that there will be issues.

I'm an American so the metric system doesn't come naturally to me but I'm pretty sure 4cm is also 40mm. As it stands, my pinky is larger.

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong and I've been using 8 gallon trash bags for the last decade.

If length equals width, feel free to unfuck me.

Cimarron29414 · 10-02-2010, 09:51 AM

You noticed that, too? I'm hoping all the blood has rushed from his head due to the pending bumping of the uglies, and he mismeasured or mistyped.

Daniel_ · 10-02-2010, 11:43 AM

Silicone lube is great for condoms.

Oil based lube is a total no-no. Oil (and grease, fat, etc) degrade the latex VERY fast - if you blow a condom up like a baloon, and rub baby oil on it, it will burst on its own in just a few minutes.

Never use vaseline, body lotion, massage oil or anything greasy on you or your partner before or during condom use.

As snowy says, thinner is not an issue, just be sure that the condoms you use have "certified to ISO 4074" on the packaging somewhere - this is confirmation that they've been tested to a very high standard.

Good luck.

snowy · 10-02-2010, 11:47 AM

Silicone lube is my personal favorite. Long-lasting lube makes for fabulous, long sex sessions.

DR132 · 10-02-2010, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChickenMuffin

Now the next question is, this kind is ultra sensitive and thinner. Now i'm thinking.. 'thinner', don't I smell moar trouble? because thinner would be increasing the risk of breakage of the condom wouldn't it?

when used correctly you should not be breaking condoms...correctly meaning they fit properly and sufficient lubrication is used, the lack of either or both are the two leading causes of condom failure...personally the only condoms i can stand are the thinnest ones available as 90% of my sex life has been condom-less with verified clean women on birth control...i'd say try a variety and figure out what feels the best to you check out condomdepot.com, they have a lot of useful information on pretty much every condom made and lots of advice on condom usage, lube selection etc

MSD · 10-03-2010, 12:17 PM

Kimono are good, next best thing to bareback.You'll be fine.

Brad1989 · 10-03-2010, 01:27 PM

Lifestyle condoms with spermicidal lubricate

Xerxys · 10-03-2010, 01:40 PM

So how did it go?

ChickenMuffin · 10-03-2010, 05:53 PM

Total fail guys... i couldn't stay erect long enough to insert it in...
what do i do?

.

blahblah454 · 10-03-2010, 06:07 PM

It happens dude, just try not to worry about it. I know, easier said than done.

I had that problem for a long time and it was really embarrassing. I think I ended up finally just having an amazing night with the girl. Started out with a few drinks, then just did whatever and had fun until I was really comfortable and then you don't really think about it. I guess have it be just another part of the night, have it lead naturally to sex. Don't think of the sex as being the "big event of the night", that way you won't worry or think about it so much.

Shadowex3 · 10-03-2010, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChickenMuffin

Total fail guys... i couldn't stay erect long enough to insert it in...
what do i do?

.

you relax. It took me three dates, two books, four diagrams, and advice from two girls I trust just to get it in my first time. Sex is not like the movies, it's not like the books, and it's not like porn. It's messy, clumsy, awkward, and amazingly fun.

Also a tip on sizes: if the head of your dick is changing colors or being squished like it's been stuffed into too tight of a condom... that's because it's been stuffed into too tight of a condom. Don't make the mistake I did and wear something the wrong fit and wind up losing it and unable to feel anything when you can keep it up. You don't want too small and you don't want too big, ideally it's like a sock... it fits snugly and isn't going anywhere but it's not squeezing the life from you either.

raging moderate · 10-07-2010, 11:13 PM

yeah for the first year or so i was running around either losing the hard-on at inconvenient times or blasting off with the slightest stimulation. i will say this - it is all in your mind. clear it - concentrate on the task at hand. don't think about ANYTHING except her.

that usually seemed to work for me, anyway. sometimes i'd just have to go down on her or something b/c it just wasn't going to happen (often that was alcohol-related). this is especially effective if you plan on seeing her again. get her off that way a few times and she'll come back for more even if you end up being a terrible fuck or can't get it to work. (side benefit of this tactic - i love licking pussy anyway so this can get the ol' cock to cooperate)

yep. agree sex does not equal porn. unless you're watching (actual -real ) amateur porn....

oh yeah for the record when i was young and in your shoes, i used to read articles, etc. off this site http://sexuality.org/ although i did not have the wonderful world of the TFP at my disposal

ChickenMuffin · 10-20-2010, 07:58 AM

Actually, The problem is which i concluded to be is founded on this very website:
Foreskin Frequently Asked Questions
DO I actually have to pull back my foreskin THAT further back? No wonder why.... I didn't realize that it had to expose the head of my penis. at that time during the sex, the foreskin was just at mid section of the tip of the head.. NOW I have to pull it ALL THE WAY BACK?! O.O IS THAT RIGHT?

Shadowex3 · 10-20-2010, 12:50 PM

If you can't uncover your glans you need to talk to a doctor pronto, especially if getting an erection is difficult and/or painful from you foreskin.

ChickenMuffin · 10-20-2010, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowex3

If you can't uncover your glans you need to talk to a doctor pronto, especially if getting an erection is difficult and/or painful from you foreskin.

wtf r u serious?. .. isn't stretching the foreskin always painful from the start? I mean, my foreskin has been stretched already and im use to it, but it hasn't been stretched enough to the point where it uncovers the head of the penis

Leto · 10-20-2010, 08:12 PM

having been cut - I have no idea of the difficulty you are facing. the head of mine is always exposed.

KirStang · 10-20-2010, 08:17 PM

I'm curious as to your age. Regardless, your entire head should be exposed when you pull back the foreskin. If you're 18 and your foreskin cannot go past your penis, then you may be suffering from Phimosis, which is a medical condition.

dlish · 10-20-2010, 10:58 PM

being cut i cant say ive had any experience with anyones cock or foreskin but my own. well except baby son of course - in a fatherly way. so i cant give you any advice except this...

little muffin, i think you need to see a doctor to put your fears at ease. no matter how many internet articles you read, you can only be sure and at ease once you hear it from a doctor. he'll tell you if you are normal or not, he'll probably even tell you how to put a condom on if you ask.

ChickenMuffin · 10-21-2010, 03:56 PM

I can manage to pull the foreskin back, it's doable but it'll hurt a bit, that is all. I thought it was normal too.. When im fully erected, the tip of the penis is exposed but pulling it back, i have never tried. I guess i'll have to start doing it.

Shadowex3 · 10-21-2010, 11:32 PM

It's supposed to be how you masturbate which is basically the opposite of hurting, if working it gently doesn't help really go talk to a doctor because you don't want to dick around with your mess... waitaminute

raging moderate · 10-25-2010, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowex3

... masturbate .. is basically the opposite of hurting

to paraphrase slightly, masturbation is basically the opposite of hurting. that is a fantastic quote. well done.

to the OP, i've spoke my piece. for fucks sake, educate yourself. and not via horny-nerd internet-message-boards either

10-01-2010, 11:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
ChickenMuffin Tilted	NEED TO KNOW BY TONIGHt, SERIOUSLY. Residing in Canada. What is the 'standard' size of condoms? for example. The brand Trojan trojan condom size chart of their many kinds, and I have asked the pharamacist too as well that they're all standard sizes BUT WHAT IS THE STANDARD SIZE??? IM ONLY arOUND 4 cm in length. Preferably one with spermicide because more safer. I definitely want to go for the safest one. Please guys and gals, this will be my night and my very first at it. I need all the info I need! seriously I will be in debt of your sincere gratitude. EDITED: Snugger fit I think it is. BUT there are so limited brands that are snugger fits. Last edited by ChickenMuffin; 10-01-2010 at 11:36 AM..

10-01-2010, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
fresnelly Functionally Appropriate Location: Toronto	I don't know about sizing but if you're in Toronto, go to the condom shack Condom Shack - Redirect on Queen St. W. near University. They'll have a much wider selection than your local pharmacy and I bet a more knowledgeable staff. If you're not in Toronto, there may be a similar shop in your town so have a look. Good luck! __________________ Building an artificial intelligence that appreciates Mozart is easy. Building an A.I. that appreciates a theme restaurant is the real challenge - Kit Roebuck - Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life

10-01-2010, 01:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
hunnychile Alien Anthropologist Location: Between Boredom and Nirvana	Good Luck and have a sweet encounter! __________________ "I need compassion, understanding and chocolate." - NJB

10-01-2010, 02:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Daniel_ Evil Priest: The Devil Made Me Do It! Location: Southern England	Condoms are measured in "nominal width", which is the size you get when you lay the condom over the edge of a rule. It is therefore HALF of the circunference. Wrap a piece of paper around the erect penis, near the body - mark where it overlaps itself. Measure the length of the paper to the mark. Half it. Take off a couple of mm (to ensure the condom is not too baggy) Get this size. E.g. You measure 110mm around the penis. Half of this is 55mm. Take off a couple = 53mm - you need STANDARD condoms. You measure 130mm around. Half of this is 65mm. Take off a bit, to get 60mm, You need EXTRA LARGE condoms. You measure 100mm around. Half it to get 50mm. Take off a bit - you get 48mm - you need CLOSE FITTING condoms. You measure 60mm around, Half it to get 30mm. Take off a bit - you get 25mm. You are a mouse - you should not be using condoms, go and find some cheese. ---------- Post added at 10:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:30 PM ---------- Also - regarding spermicide. Don't. Seriously - it makes NO difference to conception rates when condoms are used correctly, but slightly increases the chance of STI transmission. Non-hormonal contraception - Questions and Answers \| Bupa UK http://archives.who.int/eml/expcom/expcom13/rhr.doc - which includes the following: "there is no evidence that condoms lubricated with N-9 are any more effective in preventing pregnancy than condoms lubricated with silicone. There is little evidence that this spermicide actually increases the contraceptive effectiveness of diaphragm use. The WHO UMC database stored 103 reports on unintended pregnancy in suspected association with N-9, which could be explained by the fact that N-9 is not an effective contraceptive." __________________ ╔═════════════════════════════════════════╗ Overhead, the Albatross hangs motionless upon the air, And deep beneath the rolling waves, In labyrinths of Coral Caves, The Echo of a distant time Comes willowing across the sand; And everthing is Green and Submarine ╚═════════════════════════════════════════╝

10-01-2010, 02:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
hunnychile Alien Anthropologist Location: Between Boredom and Nirvana	Chick....why not do a dry run "so to speak" so you can do a trial test. Then you won't obsesess and you'll feel prepared and confident! __________________ "I need compassion, understanding and chocolate." - NJB

10-01-2010, 03:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	The condoms you use say a lot about you. Trojans say "I'm not afraid to go with the popular option." Lifestyles say "I've done my homework." Magnums say "My penis is shaped like a light bulb."

10-01-2010, 05:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
ChickenMuffin Tilted	OH MY GOD, THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR UNDYING, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE!! Update: Just bought the condom, getting ready for tomorrow's big day. Yes, I went to Condom Shack in Toronto and gee, I was such a nervous wreck but told them what was I was looking for, Snuggle type. She recommended the brand Kimono(red one) Sheer Sensation. Now the next question is, this kind is ultra sensitive and thinner. Now i'm thinking.. 'thinner', don't I smell moar trouble? because thinner would be increasing the risk of breakage of the condom wouldn't it? Or am I wrong? im just going with my intuition here so please freely correct me as you would do so! Thanks in advance. One love! update: Just read upon something interesting. http://www.condomman.com/articles/co...-condom-brand/ Apparently condoms that are made from Japan are teh leet kind of brand.. so I did choose the right one. Kimono... edit: Condom width = 52 +/- 2mm I am about 50 mm in width so should 2 mm off be okay? also.. the Lubricant type: Silicone Base Silicone base? How much different is it from the rest? how is it like? WHICH LUBRICANT TYPE IS THE BETTER/SAFER ONE? I heard common lubricant types are water based... Last edited by ChickenMuffin; 10-01-2010 at 05:50 PM..

10-01-2010, 07:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
snowy Kick Ass Kunoichi Location: Oregon	No, actually, thinner does not equate to weaker in condoms. Thinner is awesome. Kimonos are a good choice. __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

10-01-2010, 09:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	I read the OP and, uh, I'm pretty sure if you put something smaller the size of my little finger in a standard size condom that there will be issues. I'm an American so the metric system doesn't come naturally to me but I'm pretty sure 4cm is also 40mm. As it stands, my pinky is larger. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong and I've been using 8 gallon trash bags for the last decade. If length equals width, feel free to unfuck me. Last edited by Plan9; 10-01-2010 at 09:23 PM..

10-02-2010, 09:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
Cimarron29414 Still Free Location: comfortably perched at the top of the bell curve!	You noticed that, too? I'm hoping all the blood has rushed from his head due to the pending bumping of the uglies, and he mismeasured or mistyped. __________________ Gives a man a halo, does mead. "Here lies The_Jazz: Killed by an ambitious, sparkly, pink butterfly."

10-02-2010, 11:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
Daniel_ Evil Priest: The Devil Made Me Do It! Location: Southern England	Silicone lube is great for condoms. Oil based lube is a total no-no. Oil (and grease, fat, etc) degrade the latex VERY fast - if you blow a condom up like a baloon, and rub baby oil on it, it will burst on its own in just a few minutes. Never use vaseline, body lotion, massage oil or anything greasy on you or your partner before or during condom use. As snowy says, thinner is not an issue, just be sure that the condoms you use have "certified to ISO 4074" on the packaging somewhere - this is confirmation that they've been tested to a very high standard. Good luck. __________________ ╔═════════════════════════════════════════╗ Overhead, the Albatross hangs motionless upon the air, And deep beneath the rolling waves, In labyrinths of Coral Caves, The Echo of a distant time Comes willowing across the sand; And everthing is Green and Submarine ╚═════════════════════════════════════════╝

10-02-2010, 11:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
snowy Kick Ass Kunoichi Location: Oregon	Silicone lube is my personal favorite. Long-lasting lube makes for fabulous, long sex sessions. __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

10-03-2010, 12:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	Kimono are good, next best thing to bareback.You'll be fine.

10-03-2010, 01:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
Brad1989 Upright Location: Philly	Lifestyle condoms with spermicidal lubricate

10-03-2010, 01:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
Xerxys Junkie Location: My head.	So how did it go?

10-03-2010, 05:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
ChickenMuffin Tilted	Total fail guys... i couldn't stay erect long enough to insert it in... what do i do? .

10-03-2010, 06:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
blahblah454 Let's put a smile on that face Location: On the road...	It happens dude, just try not to worry about it. I know, easier said than done. I had that problem for a long time and it was really embarrassing. I think I ended up finally just having an amazing night with the girl. Started out with a few drinks, then just did whatever and had fun until I was really comfortable and then you don't really think about it. I guess have it be just another part of the night, have it lead naturally to sex. Don't think of the sex as being the "big event of the night", that way you won't worry or think about it so much.

10-07-2010, 11:13 PM	#21 (permalink)
raging moderate Insane Location: Whatever house my keys can get me into	yeah for the first year or so i was running around either losing the hard-on at inconvenient times or blasting off with the slightest stimulation. i will say this - it is all in your mind. clear it - concentrate on the task at hand. don't think about ANYTHING except her. that usually seemed to work for me, anyway. sometimes i'd just have to go down on her or something b/c it just wasn't going to happen (often that was alcohol-related). this is especially effective if you plan on seeing her again. get her off that way a few times and she'll come back for more even if you end up being a terrible fuck or can't get it to work. (side benefit of this tactic - i love licking pussy anyway so this can get the ol' cock to cooperate) yep. agree sex does not equal porn. unless you're watching (actual -real ) amateur porn.... oh yeah for the record when i was young and in your shoes, i used to read articles, etc. off this site http://sexuality.org/ although i did not have the wonderful world of the TFP at my disposal __________________ These are the good old days... formerly Murp0434

10-20-2010, 07:58 AM	#22 (permalink)
ChickenMuffin Tilted	Actually, The problem is which i concluded to be is founded on this very website: Foreskin Frequently Asked Questions DO I actually have to pull back my foreskin THAT further back? No wonder why.... I didn't realize that it had to expose the head of my penis. at that time during the sex, the foreskin was just at mid section of the tip of the head.. NOW I have to pull it ALL THE WAY BACK?! O.O IS THAT RIGHT?

10-20-2010, 08:12 PM	#25 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	having been cut - I have no idea of the difficulty you are facing. the head of mine is always exposed. __________________ You said you didn't give a fuck about hockey And I never saw someone say that before You held my hand and we walked home the long way You were loosening my grip on Bobby Orr http://dune.wikia.com/wiki/Leto_Atreides_I

10-20-2010, 08:17 PM	#26 (permalink)
KirStang Future Bureaucrat	I'm curious as to your age. Regardless, your entire head should be exposed when you pull back the foreskin. If you're 18 and your foreskin cannot go past your penis, then you may be suffering from Phimosis, which is a medical condition.

10-20-2010, 10:58 PM	#27 (permalink)
dlish Currently sour but formerly Dlishs Super Moderator Location: Australia/UAE	being cut i cant say ive had any experience with anyones cock or foreskin but my own. well except baby son of course - in a fatherly way. so i cant give you any advice except this... little muffin, i think you need to see a doctor to put your fears at ease. no matter how many internet articles you read, you can only be sure and at ease once you hear it from a doctor. he'll tell you if you are normal or not, he'll probably even tell you how to put a condom on if you ask. __________________ An injustice anywhere, is an injustice everywhere I always sign my facebook comments with ()()===========(}. Does that make me gay? - Filthy

10-21-2010, 03:56 PM	#28 (permalink)
ChickenMuffin Tilted	I can manage to pull the foreskin back, it's doable but it'll hurt a bit, that is all. I thought it was normal too.. When im fully erected, the tip of the penis is exposed but pulling it back, i have never tried. I guess i'll have to start doing it.