5 Best Condoms to Use This Weekend
Apparently, Feb 14 isn’t just Valentine’s Day, it’s also National Condom Day, which we think is a way better holiday. Talking about safe sex instead of which forced, overpriced Tuesday-night dinner we should have? Yes please.
We know — some people don’t particularly like using condoms. But it’s not 1950 anymore, and there are enough choices out there to find one that works great for you. Vice broke down a few of their faves… which is yours?
The SKYN Original Condoms:
This condom has a Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants thing going for it. Somehow, it can fit a variety of small to decidedly above-average penises without skipping a beat, and is made of a near-odorless, polyisoprene that is safe for people with latex allergies. Like Maldon salt or a decent cheese grater, this one is a horny pantry staple.
LELO Hex XL Condom (For larger units!)
When I die, stuff my ashes into a LELO Hex condom, sling it over your shoulder, and walk around town talking about what a benevolent ho I was. Luxury Swedish sex toy company LELO makes the best XL condoms, hands-down, in my book, because all of its condoms are made out of a super thin latex with a uniquely hexagonal material that grips and stretches without breaking. They can accommodate girth, length, and a big pounding. They’re also nearly odorless, save for a barely noticeable sweet smell upon opening that I can only describe as the ghost of a Viennese kardinalschnitte. (For regular sausages, we recommend the original LELO Hex.)
Okamoto 004 Condoms
Okamoto is a Japanese condom company known for its thin-fit condoms (and for making condoms that taste like… honey pancakes?). As one reviewer explained, “You can feel your partner’s warmth slightly better than other condoms,” and they even win in thinness over Kimono Microthin condoms. They’re a little pricier, but worth it.
Playboy’s Classic Premium
Playboy is always sold out of its highly aesthetic condoms, so why not give these ultra-thin latex slingshots a go while they’re on the shelf? They’re great for people who like a little extra texture, as they’re slightly ribbed, and the box will look stylish floating around your home.
Champ Ultra-Thin Lubricated Condoms
No one asked the folks at Champ to make condoms that look like they fell out of Robert Redford’s pocket, but we’re sure glad they did. In addition to the 1970s cigarette carton-feel of the packet, the ultra-thin condoms are made from 100% natural latex, and lubricated with a non-sticky, natural feeling medical-grade silicone lube. Yeehaw.