General human health is inseparable from healthy intimate relationships. However, being able to have sex correctly is absolutely not enough for the body to feel just fine. Each person also needs to know how to properly protect themselves in order to protect themselves not only from unwanted pregnancy and unplanned paternity, but also from various sexually transmitted infections. In this article I want to talk about what a condom is. Types and features of various models of this type of protection will be discussed later.
About the concept
Again, to begin to study any topic is necessary with the definition of concepts. So, the word "condom" comes from the French word, which means "protect." This is a male remedy that should protect against various infections that can be transmitted sexually (both members of the couple), as well as from unwanted pregnancy (women). It is worth noting that there are not only male condoms (a special cover made of fairly thin rubber, in which male sperm remains without entering the female body), but also female ones (these are caps that are inserted into the lady’s vagina and cover the cervix, protecting the body from pregnancy; however, they do not protect against infections). In this article, we will talk about men's products. They are most often made from natural latex (the juice of a tree such as hevei), less often from synthetic materials.
Differences: Dressing
What do you need to know if you need to buy a condom? Species - these are the criteria by which they are distinguished. So, the first nuance is the dressing of the product. If we consider this means of protection according to this criterion, then condoms will be:
- smooth, ordinary (most often referred to as "Classic");
- contour (these products fit snugly against the man’s penis due to their anatomical shape);
- textural (possible on the product pimples, rings, hairs; this is necessary to obtain special pleasure during intimate relationships and new sensations).
Grease
The second parameter that distinguishes condoms is the presence of lubricant. So, products can be:
- no lubrication at all (extremely rare);
- regular, with a standard amount of lubricant (all condoms, unless otherwise indicated);
- with reinforced lubricant (usually doubled);
- flavored (flavoring lubricant, mainly for oral sex);
- spermicidal (with nonoxynol, a substance that lowers sperm activity);
- with an anesthetic (benzocaine), which is necessary in order to significantly reduce the sensitivity of men and prolong sexual intercourse.
Differences: Thickness
What else can a condom be? Types also vary in the thickness of the product itself:
- conventional (thickness about 0.06 mm);
- superthin (needed in order to increase sensitivity during intercourse);
- super strong (rather thick, designed primarily for anal sex).
Additional signs
Understanding what types of condoms are, it is worth knowing that they can also differ in additional, optional signs. So, they can be oversized, can glow in the dark, be curly (made in the form of various animals), and also very fast-donning (you just need to pull on a special ribbon).
Contex
In our country there are many different manufacturers of condoms who actively offer their products. However, we can say for sure that there are two well-known brands that have won the trust of consumers and do not even require special advertising. One of them is Contex condoms.
Types of products of this company - that's what I want to talk about now. First of all, it is worth noting that all of the above variations of condoms are inherent in the products of this company. Briefly about each of them. New are Contex Glowing - products that glow in the dark. Many people may be interested in the question of what causes the glow and whether it is dangerous for the health of not only the genitourinary system, but also the whole body. So, the glow is achieved using zinc sulfide, which is activated due to traces of copper. By themselves, these chemical elements are safe for health, scientists have proved this by conducting various experiments. As for the sizes, Contex for our country the largest size calculated as XXL - 190x54mm. However, this manufacturer of products also produces condoms 214x56 mm in size for large penises, and 160x49 mm for small ones. However, neither one nor the other option is supplied to our country. Contex condoms (types of Romantic) are with the taste of banana and strawberry. As for the thickness of the product, the standard is 0.06 mm. Super-strong Contex Extra Strength - 0.09 mm, super-thin Contex Lights - approximately 0.04-0.05 mm
Durex
Also in the vastness of our homeland, you can buy products for the protection of such a manufacturer as Durex. What is the difference between such a condom? Types, again, are the same as above: they differ in thickness, amount of lubricant and finish.
So, Durex Classic - the most common condoms: standard thickness, with the usual amount of lubricant and completely smooth. Durex Arouser is ribbed products that have ring corrugation. They are coral in color, the tip is nipple-shaped. Durex Pleasuremax are also ribbed condoms, but they consist of a large number of small pimples. Durex Elite is a fairly thin product with natural lubrication, which gives both a man and a woman an excellent feel for the whole process of intimate communication in detail.
Durex Extra Safe is a special form of condom that is even more dense. An unusual form should help a man put on the product more quickly on the genitals. Durex Comfort XL condoms have a special size and are needed for thicker and longer male dignity. What other Durex condoms are ? Species Select - flavored, they can have one of three flavors: banana, orange or strawberry.
Durex Performa condoms are designed to prolong sexual intercourse due to anesthetic, which will reduce the sensitivity of men. And the last view - Durex Play Vibrations - is a sex toy that should bring new sexual experiences to both members of the couple, but it will not protect against viruses and infections that are transmitted sexually. It is worth saying that Durex condoms belong to the premium niche: they are slightly more expensive than usual ones, but the quality of the products is worth it.
Condom Use Rules
Having figured out what types of condoms exist (a photo of them could be very helpful in this), it’s also worth a few words about the proper use of these products. So, it is important to recall that a condom should be used only once, no more. The packaging must be opened very carefully, even if the couple is very eager to begin the main lesson. The fact is that when opening it is possible to damage the product itself, which will not give the desired protection effect subsequently.
The condom needs to be unrolled only before putting it on, not earlier (this will save lubrication). The product itself must also be carefully treated, because it is easy to damage. It is only necessary to put on protection on the excited sexual organ of a man: there should not be air in it. A condom is put on, starting with the head of the penis, gradually straightening out over the entire “instrument”. It is also necessary to remove the product correctly. It must be held so that it does not slip. It is also important to remember that touching a woman’s vagina after ejaculation with either a condom or penis is not possible, infection can occur (if there are genital infections) or an unwanted pregnancy.