"Types of Condoms and What Women Like About Them"

It seems as if every time you turn around there is a new kind of condom on the market. There is a rainbow of color, a plethora of sizes and more flavors than you can count out there. The days of the one size fits all condom are long gone, never to return.

Textured condoms

Textures are one of the biggest selling points when it comes to these new fangled condoms. There are ribbed condoms for a more pleasurable experience for women as well as thinner (yet still durable) ones for men.

There are even studded condoms that are textured on the inside and the outside, this is great news for both men and women!

The sheer number of condom varieties is near impossible to count but it is important to note that while the brands may differ there are still basically eight different categories of condoms.

What are condoms made from?

The vast majority of condoms are made with either polyurethane or latex.

The size of the condoms you purchase is also an important consideration. And this category is not just about length but width as well, so keep that in mind when you are shopping for condoms.

Many men will find that they need to shop at specialty shops for condoms that fit them well because most drugstores sell only standard sizes. There is nothing worse than a condom that doesn’t fit well.

Lubrication is another important factor to consider. If you have any specific allergies then you will want to read the labels carefully since not all of them are made with the same ingredients.

A good condom

Now what are the qualities of a good condom, for material, latex is probably the best; avoid the naturally made ones such as lamb membrane. Some individuals claim that STD’s can go through latex but this is untrue.

When picking a lubricant the water-based ones are the best like those that are already pre-lubricated with spermicidal gel or foam. Petroleum, baby oil’s or cream should not be used as a lubricant as they can tend to weaken the condom, even the latex ones.

What do women want?

Specifically, what condom would a woman want? French ticklers (condoms with long appendages) or those with ridges can increase pleasure during intercourse. For the same purpose a woman may insist on the ultra thin type of condom.

Lastly, and maybe the most interesting fact is that women generally do not care about all the fancy ridges, ribs or the lubricant.

The problem found is that condoms are generally designed by men, for men. A study has shown that if women were to design a condom they would just make it padded, as although the length may not be critical, according to her, the width does.