Types of Condoms and What Women Like About Them
Today, condoms come in all sizes, flavours and styles. Small, tight fit, large, glow in the dark and flavours flavours flavours, you name it and it probably exists. Soon, we might find that there are more types of condoms than Hallmark cards. And to think not that long ago there was only o! ne kind of condom out in the market. As you can see that has changed in monumental fashion. Nowadays, the different textures condoms can be found with are amazing they can be adorned with latex or ribbed. Some just on the exterior but some are studded both inside and outside. For his and her added pleasure.
How many different kinds of condoms are there? Is there really any real differences? Well basically all condoms fall into one of eight categories in general, based on the primary consideration. First is th! e material; condoms are either made from polyurethane or latex. Second is size this involves the width of the condom not the length (most condoms available in convenience stores are standard sized). Third is the type of lubricant used, different substances are used by the different brands. Fourth is the spermicidal. Spermicidal lubricant is sometimes used to further reduce the risk of pregnancy.
The most common spermicidal is called nonoxynol-9. But be careful some individuals are highly sensitive to this and prolonged use can actually heighten the risk of HIV-infection. Fifth is the Ribbed. There people out there, who were it not for the prevalence of STD’s would never use condoms due to the loss of sensation. This type is the ideal condom for them. Its ridges make sex more “feel-able” for both him and her. Next is colour, enough said, this is fairly self-explanatory. Seventh would be flavour, this is for those individuals who have a propensity for oral sex. Tastes can range from strawberry to liquorice. Eighth and the last, is the reservoir tipped. Most condoms in fact have a reservoir tip to hold the semen from the climax as opposed to the few others which have plain tips. For the reservoir type, it is important to remember to pinch the tip while rolling the c! ondom on, as this prevents air from getting in which could cause the condom to break during sex. Actually, there is one more type, but since this article is aimed at men’s condoms, a simple mention will suffice. This is of course the female condom (If you are a guy reading this and you 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 a leading expert, women generally don’t care about the ridges, ribbing or the lubrication, the problem she finds is that condoms were and still are designed by men for men. She asserts that if women designed condoms, they would just make “padded” condoms. Length may not really be crucial, but according to her, width is and that is where the padding comes.
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