adisca

I've finally decided to start using condoms... I've only used one before, and it was some no-name brand. Now I guess you could say I'm in the market...

So, which brands do you use and trust?

floonine

I don't trust trojan... I have no proof except what I have heard... and I have heard they spend more money on advertisements than on quality of the product.
I like lifestyles, personally.
I am not bragging, but instead pointing out a problem I had before, about not using "bigger" condoms than I thought I needed. Its is important to realize that just because a condom brand is called "magnum" or "large" doesn't mean it is only for *huge* penises. Before I started using bigger condoms I was uncomfortable and it lead to decreased sexual activity and even poor erection maintain-age (so to speak). Try different condoms out to find the best for you, and make sure your partner is not allergic to the material the condom is made of.
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I use invisible condoms.

Fallon

Can never go wrong with a good ole trojan. Never really was a fan of them, nor was my S.O. so we jumped to the shot so I'm a bit out of practice on them. I'm tryin to get her to let me use this for her pleasure condom we just got from trojan, when I find out, I'll let ya know =p

h2g2Fan

I've tried Trojan, Lifestyles and Durex.

For some reason Durex is a little bit smaller (even checked the box on this one). To top it off I had some trouble unrolling them.

So I stick with Trojan or Lifestyles. Every time I've bought, I've gone with Trojans, but the health center at my college gives out free Lifestyles, so that's what my girlfriend has at her place. I have a slight preference for the Trojans, but it doesn't really matter.

urizenxvii

Durex for me... they fit me better, plus those Avanti ones are great if expensive...

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tj2001cobra

Last time I bought them, I went oline and bought a sampler pack from Adam and Eve. They had all different type. I usually just grab one, dont bother to check what I am using.

ghostF98

Magnums.

kel

Real birth control... and staying monogamous... Depo Provera... just about the only thing you can rely on... If you don't trust your doctor to do it right... then who can you trust?

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Xirax

Durex seems to be the kind my girl and me have settled on. Just seem to be more comfortable, plus trojans are often goopy.

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the cheaper the better says i

clockworkgreen

We're double bagging it. She's on the pill, but I still wear one. Makes us both sleep a little bit better at night, at least right now.

I've actually been using the Her Pleasure ones, and for me, they're the best I've tried. I ordered a bunch from Condomania (I think that's where i got them) like the Pleasure Plus, Kimono, etc. Haven't given those a spin yet...

Wombat

Ansell or Durex. Haven't tried anything else.

I've had a Durex one break once, no probs with Ansell.

Ralvek

Durex

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rl33

the college gives free durex condoms and I have not had any problems . Tried trojan but I prefer the durex

hobo

Ok, this is another topic that I've been wondering about. I am wondering how condoms are sized. I mean what sizes are available, and what does each size really mean?

-Ever-

Shit, I'll use whatever I can get my hands on! However if I had a choice, I'd stick with Durex then Trojan

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Shinryu

Trojan Large w/ Spermicide. Durex don't fit right, and Lifestyles have a habit of ripping, at least from my experience and the experiences of others I know.

blackdas

I have to agree with Shinryu, those are the same ones I would use (I think they have the green wrappers?)

I heard Durex and Kimono are really good but they didn't fit right...

kalashnikov

My college has free Lifestyles. The ribbed ones are my favorite, and get the best results.

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scoobydugan

Also double baggin it...She takes Yasmin and I use Trojan Supras(polyurethane) they're sooooo much better than latex, and they don't smell funny

mrquackers

Question for the ladies. Have you ever been with someone who used studded or ribbed condoms - and did they enhance the experience for you?

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baudot

You can find all kinds of condom info on the net, including comparative brand sizing and all that. I've enjoyed using Avanti's, but have swapped to Trojan-Enz Large recently. (They're the longest, to my knowledge.)

Try condomania.com - they have a 'wizard' that recommends condoms based on which features you prefer.

Another observation: I also always assumed that large condoms would be 'uge. They're actually not much different. If anything, they're stretchier, but start the same size out of the package.

Shinryu

Yeah, the big green box. They recently changed the wrapper, but that's about it. Kimono is an ok brand, but I prefer Maxx, Crown or Beyond Seven above it.

skysooner

Trojans only because they are available everywhere. My preference is Sheik although I'm not sure they sell it anymore. Luckily I don't have to use condoms much anymore.

neoinoakleys

Anything ribbed...:-)

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smithja0423

Sheik was a marketing name Durex used. Anything Durex is the same as Sheik was.

That being said - Last night I had not one, but TWO durex condoms that were rolled all wonky and very hard to use. Maybe it was just that lot - I'll try some from a different box later.

lyxo

lifestyles ultra-sensitive, spermicide. never had a problem, and they feel great.

trojans dry out fairly quickly if left in the air for too long, mostly when changing positions

rodgerd

Ansell. I've had too much breakage over the years with Durex t ouse them for anything except sex toys that might get shared around.

Ansell are also the most comfortable for me.

BadForm

Just curious - I always thought double bagging refered to wearing two condoms which is a bad idea (can create friction between the two increasing the chance of tearing).

riskybiz

The ones my girlfriend buys and keeps near her bed. These days they are Trojans. Don't recall the model number.

Whatever you do DO NOT use the condoms made from sheep intestines. In addition to being ineffective against diseases the one experience I had with them (when I lost my virginity of all times) it broke. There's enough pressure on anyway during that first time. A busted condom was just the icing on the cake. It's amazing that I still have sex - no, I guess it's not....

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tj2001cobra

Not a lady, but I asked my fiance if she could tell a difference. I am not sure whether it was the brand or what, but she said there was no difference between regular and ribbed. She did say she can tell a difference when I am wearing a condom vs. not wearing one.

On another note, someone said something about having condoms rip. Did it happen when you were using it or when you were putting it on. I've personally never had one break or rip.

EvilMuffin

I'm on birth control... and I won't have sex without a condom, I've only been with one man, and he used Durex.

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rogue49

Trojan-Enz Large w/ Spermicide
Magnums w/ Spermicide

Ribbed doesn't work for me, because there are no bumps left.

shannon

i sometimes notice a difference if we used ribbed or studded, but it's not like anything big. about the same kind of difference i would notice if we're in a different position. sometime i won't notice at all....

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Magnums, of course... held on with a rubber band.

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Ansell Contempo Mega..

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maddog30

mainly used barebacks (ansell or durex cant remember) at the moment its what i can get, would like to try avanti but havent found them where i am

maddog30

oh ive had a few of the barebacks blowout but that was only 'cos i didnt have any lube

BigDonkey2

Trojan-Enz Spermicidal lubericant