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Title: How To Be Sure You Are Using the Right Size Condom
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Author: Matthew Biskup
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How To Be Sure You Are Using the Right Size Condom
Copyright 2005 Matthew Biskup

Here's the latest information on how to determine the
correct size condom for you and how to minimize
malfunctioning while testing.

Use these four key steps outlined here and you won't make
the $244,530.00 mistake... that's how much the United
States Government says it costs to raise a child to age 18
- and that's without college.

Amazingly, there is no world standard when it comes to
condom sizes. There is an ISO standard for manufacturing
processes, but not sizes.

Even more interesting is the research that has been done to
answer the popular and important question

"Which condom fits me properly?"

Yet the answer remains unclear in most condom users' minds.

According to a study done by British condom manufacturer
Durex, 50% of the approximately 3,000 individuals in their
study felt that the condoms they used regularly did not fit
properly. Fully 35% stated the fit was "too tight" or "much
too tight".

The World Health Organization notes in their study "The
Male Latex Condom: Specification and Guidelines for Condom
Procurement 2003" that there are only two major size
classifications for condoms, "Wide" or "Narrow". The data
in that study is based on studies in Australia, Thailand
and the US. They mention that flat width of 51-54mm is
their "Wide" and 47-50mm is their "Narrow", but 49-53mm is
the range of the most common condoms. Study link:
http://www.who.int/reproductive-health/publications/m_condom
/who_specification_04.pdf

At this point, the question "What size am I?" arises.

A large and detailed survey of actual size of men's private
parts has been compiled over several years by Richard Evans
of http://www.sizesurvey.com/result.html

Mr. Evans' study puts the measurement for erect diameter
at: 37.43mm (Modest), 40.55mm (Average) and 43.86mm
(Endowed).Study data has been converted from circumference
to diameter to better relate to the data used in the WHO
study and manufacturer sizing cited in this article.

So here's the problem. If you are of "X" diameter, let's
say for example, 42mm - what size condom should you use?

With no statistical recommendation from manufacturers such
as "10mm larger than you measure" and little accurate data
regarding actual condom sizes, condom users are completely
left unto themselves to determine proper fit.

Here are the four key steps to determining proper condom
fit for you and minimizing malfunctions during your testing.

1) When putting the condom on pinch the teat end, then roll
it down. That leaves room at the end and any air pressure
built up won't put the condom at the bursting point. Be
sure to roll the condom down the correct way - rolling it
down inverted won't work at all. Make sure the condom gets
rolled down fully. If not rolled down sufficiently, it
could get pulled off during normal activity. Don't dim the
lights too much at this step or you won't be able to see
what you're doing.

2) Check for overall tightness. If the condom is too loose,
slippage may occur. If it is too tight, breakage may occur.
According to an Australian La Trobe University study by AMA
Smith, breakage often occurs as a result of the condom
users' girth (not length) being too large for the condom
design.

If your issue with condoms is typically "They're too
tight", try larger condoms which are less common but are
produced by major manufacturers. These large condoms most
likely won't be in your local drug store, but are available
on specialty web sites such as http://biggercondoms.com.

3) Use lubrication - lots of it! Most condoms today are pre
lubricated. This is not sufficient lubrication for extended
activity. Use only water-based lube with condoms. Oil based
lube will cause them to break. Be sure to have plenty
handy. Lack of lube is a cause of many a condom rupture.

4) Start your "research" with a variety package. Buy one or
two of a wide variety of condoms and make a note of which
ones you liked. When you complete your "research" buy your
favorite condoms in higher quantities.

Overall, you're looking for "Not too loose but not too
tight." Seeking this proper fit with proper installation
technique, sufficient lubrication and observation during
activity as outlined above will likely be the most fun
you'll ever have doing "research"


About the Author:

Matthew Biskup is a "formerly frustrated consumer" who
built the solution to the problem of finding a selection of
larger condoms. For a variety package featuring at least 12
different large condoms and to read more fun articles
discussing large condom issues visit Matt's site
http://biggercondoms.com