Condom Cornucopia
As an HIV professional with almost 15 years of service within the industry, I’m embarrassed to say I just learned this is National Condom Week.
Even though I’m a day late and a dollar short, I thought I’d share some information with you about a few of the newer and more innovative condoms on the market:
1. Kimono – These jewels are the thinnest latex condoms (20% thinner than most) but still provide the same protection and safety. Kimono Micro Thin condoms are even thinner than regular Kimonos and make you feel like you’re not wearing a condom at all.
2. Inspiral – The name says it all. This condom has a unique twisted spiral shape at the tip for increased anal pleasure. Give ‘em a spin!
3. Beyond Seven Studded – Made by the Japanese manufacturer, Okamoto, these condoms are a little bit narrower than most condoms and fit like a glove. They are made from ‘Sheerlon’, a thin but strong type of latex, and the studs provide extra pleasure.
4. Durex Warming Pleasures – This latex condom comes with a warming lubricant that is designed to ‘enhance intimacy’. I don’t know if they will do that but they will warm your, um, cockles.
5. Trojan Magnum XL – Thirty percent larger than most condoms, this one ranks at the top for tops with ample endowments.
The brand or style of condom you choose doesn’t matter as long as it is latex or polyurethane. Other important tips for effective condom use include proper storage (a cool, dry place, not your wallet!), checking the expiration date (don’t use an out-of-date condom), and avoidance of oil-based lubricants (use water-based ones like Wet or AstroGlide.) Follow these easy recommendations and enjoy worry-free sex during National Condom Week and all year long!
