Condoms come in every flavor, texture, and color of the rainbow. Most are self explanatory if you read the package.

Condoms do not offer absolute protection against sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy. When used improperly they can leak.  However, sex with the proper use of a condom significantly increases the probability of having a safe encounter.

Common problems include, tearing the condom when putting it on and failing to squeeze excess air out of the tip. When used properly condoms can reduce the chance of pregnancy especially when using one that utilizes a spermicidal lubricant.

Condoms can also be used to lower the risk of bacteria infection when used on a toy and it can make a toy waterproof if you insert the entire toy into the condom and tie the open end off.

The materials used in the manufacturing of condoms vary widely and it is important to read packaging carefully.

Some people have reported being allergic to latex and fortunately there are other alternatives like Lambskin and Polyurethane. Lambskin condoms are made from the appendix of a sheep and can only be used when pregnancy is a concern. Imperfections in the membranes of these condoms could allow a STD virus to pass through the condom. Polyurethane condoms are a better choice for those allergic to latex. They can lower the risk of pregnancy and STD. Any lubricant can be used on them, including oil based lubes (however, we don't recommend oil based lube for penetration of the body ). The down side of polyurethane is that the breakage rate is slightly higher then a latex condom because it is not as elastic as latex.

If you have had a bad reaction to the last latex condom you have used and never had a problem with any other condoms they have used in the past, you may be allergic to the spermicidal lubricant on the condom. Many people have been found to be allergic to nonxoynol-9 which is one type of spermicidal lubricant used on condoms.

Not all condoms are F.D.A. approved.  If you see phrases like "Sold for novelty use only" on a condom package, that condom is probably not F.D.A. approved.

They also come in several textures and styles and have names like Magnum, Super Sensitive, and Rough Rider to name just a few. These imaginative code names are often based upon the condoms size or style. For instance, Magnum usually means a larger sized condom for those people or objects of an above average size. Super Sensitive means a condom made extra thin to allow for a more realistic feeling.

The best way to learn about the condoms we carry is to just look thru the condom section and start comparing packages. Look for differences in size, style, and manufacturer.