A: Spermicide, or nonoxynol 9, irritates the cells that line the vagina and the rectum, making them more vulnerable to attack by those same viruses and bacteria that the condoms are protecting you against. This is the reason why the package warns you not to use them more than you need to. Spermicide is a […]
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: My interest is piqued whenever I hear about extra thin or extra sensitive condoms. I’d think that something that was extra thin would run a greater risk at being extra unsafe! I mean, if they are so safe, then why aren’t all condoms extra thin? A: Here’s the number one thing to remember about […]
Q: A Condom Broke, What Do I Do? Me and my girl had sex for the third time about an hour ago. I used a condom and I did not ejaculate in it. The condom broke and I pulled out immediately after that. I’m just a little worried about precum and if any went through. […]
Does your condom really fit you? Learn how to correctly measure your penis to find the perfect condom size! If you feel as though condoms aren’t for you due to comfort reasons or because they seem to strangle you or fall off at the exact wrong time, never fear. It’s all a matter of getting […]
A: You may notice that your box of condoms has an expiration date on the side. Most last about five years after their expiration date, although it depends on the brand. The older they get past the expiration date, the less successful they are at preventing pregnancy or STDs. If you’re concerned that your condom […]
What’s the oldest condom in the World to still exist in modern society? It’s definitely a late-comer in the grand scheme of penis protection history, but even still, it is so visually-creepy, you’ll be glad we’ve come so far. The ancient condom was found in Lund, Sweden, and is believed to have been made and […]
Different materials can change the way different types of condoms are produced. However, most methods are very similar to how latex condoms are made. Polyisoprene Polyisoprene is a synthetic form of latex that has had none of the proteins that cause allergic reactions. Because it is synthetic, polyisoprene is made by chemists and does not […]
We love encouraging people to use condoms, and we love it when other people encourage folks to use condoms. But sometimes, we see something that just doesn’t fit right. A Condom Can Hold What Now!? Our assumption is that whoever came up with this fact did so with good intentions– perhaps they found that condoms […]
Green is more than just a trend. It’s a way of living. Is your carbon footprint getting too caught up in your sex life? We get asked a lot if condoms are eco-friendly. And there are some major initiatives happening to make them more so. For now, here’s a quick guide to eco-friendly condom materials. […]
The Need For Non-Lubricated Non-Latex Condoms – If you’re like me, you’re allergic to freaking everything. Makes sense that there would be a non-lubricated, non-latex condom option, right? Wrong, there isn’t. We get this question a lot more often than you’d think, and the thing is no one currently makes a non-lubricated, non-latex condom. Why? […]









