condoms - Sexual Health - Women Message Board

Baybiephat · 08-11-2003, 10:12 PM

OK this question is for the guys and im sure you can ansewr this best. My boyfriend is not a big fan of condoms cas "there too restricting " amd make him "uncomfortable". But I would like to know what is a good brand that would not make him to uncomfortable
and would give me some pleasure at the same time.He's average size,I don't know if that makes a diffrence

TO the ladies: Do those ribbed condoms really work?
Sorry if this has already been asked before,but I was just curious.I mean if hes not going to buy them, I guess I should,but I don't want to get the wrong ones.

And also , the females condoms, are they hard to insert,and do you get the same protection as the condom?

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Greenoctopus18 · 08-12-2003, 01:22 AM

I can answer your female question...

From my experiences, the ribbed and studded condoms don't make a noticeable difference, BUT other people say they do... so you may have to try them yourself.

I have seen a female condom but couldn't bring myself to insert it. I hate inserting anything.. even tampons. But I have read that you can get a lesson from you doctor on how to put it in correctly, if necessary. They are also supposed to make loud noises.
I remember reading they are less effective than male condoms, but only slightly.
I think the main thing would be removing it without spilling the sperm inside you. I don't know.
I would just try and get your boyfriend to wear a male one. It is a lot easier. And less intrusive for you having to put one inside of you.
If you put one on for him he should have no reason to complain.

And if not use condoms, what else do you use?
When I went on the pill my bf thought that meant he wouldn't need to wear condoms. I like having the extra protection.
If you have to take a pill each day he can wear a condom, if that is what you want.

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livenlearn · 08-12-2003, 09:26 AM

we used male condoms that were thinner and looser than normal condoms... i forget the name of them, but i think they're made to make sex more "sensitive"... anyway, i remember them being very baggie, (except of course at the base of the penis)... and my husband said they felt incredible... (as far as condoms go.. of course no condom is much better)... worth checking into. if i remember the name, i'll post them... just take a look at the condom shelf.... they were made of something other than latex too....

MrNice · 08-12-2003, 11:17 AM

Try the oversized Magnum brand condoms. They fit much better and allow some movement of the head of the penis within the condom. They come in a black box.

DanaJ · 08-12-2003, 03:15 PM

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Originally posted by livenlearn:

they were made of something other than latex too....

Are you referring to lambskin? They're the only others I know of which are not latex.