Our Range of Condoms
Two type-level choices sit on this shelf, and the difference between them is thickness and surface.
Thinner condoms
A thinner wall means less material between you, which suits anyone who feels a standard condom dulls sensation. Open the packet with your fingers, keep nails and jewellery clear, then roll it down slowly so nothing catches. A few drops of water-based lubricant on the outside help it glide.
Textured and structured condoms
Ribs or raised dots give you something to feel as you move, and a shaped profile changes how the condom sits along the shaft. If a smooth condom feels like nothing much at all, texture is the thing to try next.
- Type: Thinner. What it's for: More sensation, less material in the way. Worth knowing: Handle gently and add water-based lubricant.
- Type: Textured or structured. What it's for: Something to feel as you move. Worth knowing: Texture is a preference, so try one type at a time.
Fit is the part worth getting right. Too tight is uncomfortable and puts strain on the latex, and too loose can slip at the wrong moment. Every packet prints the nominal width and length for that condom, so that's where to compare instead of guessing.
Latex and oil don't get on. Massage oil, body butter and coconut oil can weaken the rubber while you're using it, so water-based lubricant is the pairing to keep in the drawer. It's also the right pairing if a silicone toy joins in.Lubricant 101runs through the types, and you canbrowse lubricants and essentialshere.
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Condom FAQs
The questions that come up most often before an order.
Which type of condoms are best?
Best comes down to fit and thickness, so it's a question about your body and not about a brand name.
- Fit first. Too tight is uncomfortable and puts strain on the latex, while too loose can slip. The packet lists the nominal width and length, so compare there.
- Thickness next. A thinner wall gives you more sensation, and a standard wall feels more substantial, which some people prefer.
- Texture if you want something to notice. Ribs and raised dots change the sensation for both of you.
- Material matters if latex doesn't agree with you, so read the packet before you buy.
There's no single winner to name here. Try one type, see how it goes, then stay with what works.
Do condoms block 100% of sperm?
No. No condom is a 100% guarantee, and anything that promises one is overselling.
Used correctly and used every time, a condom is a reliable barrier, and it also lowers the risk of passing on an infection. What chips away at that is everyday stuff: an expired condom, one stored in a hot car or a wallet, oil-based lubricant on latex, a condom put on part way through and one that's the wrong size and slips. The packet tells you how to put it on, when it expires and how to store it, and following it is the biggest thing in your favour.
You won't find failure rates quoted here, because the figures depend entirely on how a condom is used. If you want numbers for your own situation, a clinic or a doctor is the place to ask. This isn't medical advice.
Can condoms still feel good?
Yes, and the two things that change it most are fit and lubricant.
A condom that's too tight drags, and a dry one drags as well, and both usually get filed under "condoms don't feel good". Get the fit right and add a few drops of water-based lubricant on the outside, and it stops feeling like a layer of plastic.
Thinner walls give you more sensation, and texture gives you something else to notice. Trying a couple of types is the quickest way to land on one you both stop thinking about.
Whichever you pick, treat the packet as the instruction manual. Check the date, store them somewhere cool and dry, then open one with your fingers.
