Condoms play a vital role in protecting people from unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). When the condom is tighter, the chance for tearing out is high, and when it is loose, it may slide off. So, it is more important to use condoms at the right size and fit to get more pleasure.
Here are some general tips to choose the condom for men that fits perfectly.
Know your size
- The first step you need to do before buying a condom is to measure the size of your private part's length and grith (which refers to the circumference of the private part) using measuring tape or a ruler (for a perfect result, measure when it is in erect position). You can calculate the width by dividing the grith by 3.14.
- Go for a reputed brand condom for long-lasting stay.
- Condoms come under the regulation of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and are generally available in the following sizes: Choose the one which fits you.
Small / close fit / snug condoms: Suitable when the private part length is less than 5 inches and grith less than 4.25 inches.
Regular / Medium /standard: Suitable when the private part length is less than 5–7 inches and grith less than 4.25–5 inches.
Large / XL condoms: Choose when length is more than 7 inches and girth more than 5 inches.
- Don’t compromise with the quality of the condoms, as it affects your comfort.
How do I choose the material of the condom?
Generally, condoms are made with four materials, like lambskin, polyurethane, latex, and polyisoprene.
Latex
It is commonly used condoms made out of rubber.
Pros: Easily available, inexpensive, and avoids pregnancy and STIs.
Cons: It is more likely has a chance to burst; it is not suitable when any one of the partners has a latex allergy.
Lambskin
It is made out of the membrane of the lamb intestine.
Pros: It is soft, hypoallergenic, sensitive, avoids pregnancy, comfortable, and can be used with any lubricant.
Cons: It is expensive, vulnerable to STIs, and not flexible as latex.
Polyurethane
It is made out of a type of plastic-like material.
Pros: It is thinner than latex, hypoallergenic, highly sensitive, avoids both pregnancy and STIs, and can be used with any lubricant.
Cons: It possesses a loose fit, which has a chance for bursting or slippage. When compared with latex, polyurethane is not stretchy, not easily available, not effective against STIs, and costlier.
Polyisoprene
It is made out of petroleum-based material, and its chemical structure is similar to latex.
Pros: It is stretchy and soft, similar to latex condoms; it avoids pregnancy and STIs effectively, similar to latex, excluding the allergenic properties.
Cons: It is costly, thick, and less sensitive when compared to latex.
Select the material according to your need and preference.
How do I choose the perfect one?
Consider the following points and choose the best one:
- Many of the condoms for men and women are now available in various brands. Consider your size, choose the material, and try different reputed brands to know which is best for you.
- You shouldn’t feel any discomfort while wearing it.
- Select the condom, which shouldn’t reduce the pleasure for both partners.
- It shouldn’t slip off or tear.
- Condoms shouldn’t be too short, too tight, or too loose.
- It shouldn’t have difficulty maintaining erection and attaining orgasm.
- It must provide the feel of not wearing anything.
Conclusion
Knowing the correct measurement and size will help you find the best-fitting condom. Not only for men, the best condom for women is also available in the market. Finally, while choosing the condom, give importance to your feelings, and it should also offer the best protection without any discomfort. A good one will make you think about nothing and leaves you to enjoy your intimacy and pleasure.