How do you know what condoms to buy?

Question

So this is the first time im going to go buy condoms and i was wondering how do i choose what condoms to get. There are a couple that seem interesting should i just get what i think seems interesting?

BloncGryphous · Accepted Answer

First off, know what size you need. Too small of a condom will cause the blood to be squeezed back out, causing difficulty maintaining an erection with a condom on. Too large will cause the condom to slip off. This is one reason why it is actually a good thing for guys to know what size their penis is. Not only the length, but also the girth (how big around). If you have access to a tailor's/seamstress's measuring tape, use that. If not, get one. For length, measure from tip to base. There is some debate as to if this should be done on top of the erect penis our under it, I measure on top. For girth, I suggest taking three measurements: One just being the head, one at the middle, and one at the base. Not all guys are the same all the way down. And off course, the only size that matters is the erect size, no matter if you are a show-er or a grower. Once your size is established you will have a starting point. All the fancy stuff will do you no good if you can't use it because it does not fit.

NJ_Casanova · Accepted Answer

There are different materials if your allergic to laytex.
They are sized by with, not length. The size shows their width, not their circumference.

there are calculators like this one that will show the ones your size-

www.condom-sizes.org/.../condom-calculator

basically you want the condom to stretch 7-20%, how much depends on your personal shape/preference

A good starting point is to take your circumference in milillmeters (MM are how condoms are sized) and divide by 2.25 and you can use that to find a close size.

stud, ribs are depends more on the girl and if she like it.

Liubka5 · Accepted Answer

Best would be to measure yourself up, and if you think you are Average in size, then picking up any condom from the store will fit you well enough.

Although there are like many variations of condoms like beaded, flavoured, long-laster etc if it is your first time buying it, buying a normal condom would be good fit and match for you.

Sweetart2 · Accepted Answer

I kind of wonder the same thing. We're supposed to "be prepared" but I'm too embarrassed and confused to buy any.

ichot · Answer

Girth is most important. Know your girth before purchasing a condom. One size does NOT fit all.

summiter · Answer

Try a couple of different brands on when you masturbate. They all fit different and see which ones you like before you have sex. Good job planning ahead! Enjoy the great orgasms!