There is a dizzying array of condoms to choose from. Which size is right for you? It depends on what size your penis is, both in terms of length and in width. It also depends on how thick you want the condom to be and whether you are going after any of the condoms that offer gimmicks for increasing pleasure for you and your partner. Finding the right condom to fit you well requires that you do one of two things. You must either spend some time to measure how large your penis is when erect and how big around it is (the girth), or you should try different sizes of condoms to see which ones work best for you.
It is important to remember that the average condom is 7.5 inches long. Most men do not have a penis that is this large. The average penis length is closer to 6 inches long. This means that the vast majority of men do not need to be concerned with how long a condom is. Instead, the most important measurement is your girth. Measure how big around you are, either using a flexible measuring tape or use a string. If using a string, mark the point on the string where the string has wrapped exactly one time around your penis at the widest point, then lay that string flat and measure from the end of the string to the mark to see how big around you are.
The average condom is made to fit a man that is 5 inches in girth. If you are a little more or a little less than this, you are pretty safe using a regular size condom. The problem is that many men are smaller or larger than this and the average size condom does not fit well. Men that are smaller than this find that condoms slide off during sex. Men that are larger than this find that condoms tend to break during sex. Scientific testing has shown that condoms do not stretch well across their width. They are built to stretch longer, but not wider. This means that using a condom that is too tight risks pregnancy and all kinds of nasty diseases. If you are going to use a condom, you at least want it to keep you safe if you are sacrificing pleasure.
The problem many men find when searching for the best condom fit is that condoms are measured in millimeters. Many men, especially American men in the United States need to see condom sizes in inches. There is a handy condom size chart that shows condom sizes in inches here.
All sorts of condom brands make various sizes. Trojan condoms are the best selling in the United States, but this is largely due to their superior marketing efforts. They have been able to push the smaller condom makers out of large grocery stores, drug stores and gas stations. Their title as the best selling condom in the U.S. is not necessarily reflective of the quality of Trojan condoms or the sexual experience they offer. Durex condoms are the best selling condom brand in the world. Durex has a large market share outside of the United States. The Durex extra sensitive condom is one that gets consistently high ratings due to its sensitivity and enhanced pleasure when compared to average condoms. Lifestyles condoms also makes many sizes of condoms. Lifestyles has recently gone after an under-served market with their Lifestyles snugger fit condoms. These are made for men who have less girth than average.
Japanese condom makers have long been at the forefront of condom engineering. Okamoto condoms are widely recognized as the best condoms in the world, especially the Okamoto Crown Skinless Skin condom. They are noticeably thinner and stronger than most other condoms on the market. Most people can only buy these condoms online at condom web sites like Undercover Condoms, Condomania, and Condom Express. Kimono condoms are also made in Japan and are ultra thin. They are mainly made for men who are a bit smaller than average and need a small fit or snug condom.
One potential issue many men face is with latex allergies - either for themselves or their partner. A solution is the Trojan polyurethane condom. It is not made of latex, so there are no allergic reactions to worry about. The polyurethane transmits heat and is ultra thin to allow you to feel all the pleasures and sensations of sex. Trojan condoms also makes a natural lamb condom that is made of the intestine of a lamb. This prevents allergic reactions, but the natural condoms have pores that are too large to prevent against sexually transmitted diseases. The viruses are small enough to pass through the condom to you or your partner. Generally, these natural lamb condoms should be avoided due to their lack of safety and also due to the gross out factor of sticking your johnson in the intestine of a sheep.
