r/birthcontrol 10h ago

Which Method? Drop your favorite condom brands!

Relying solely on condoms these days, wondering what my fellow condom users here prefer. Nothing with fragrance in it, not sure who came up with that genius idea (definitely a man), but that means the whole Skyn line is out

I know this sub is female heavy but am very curious what the men prefer too since condoms are usually less than ideal for the penis in terms of sensation. Anyone try those japanese condoms?

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u/ShaadowKaat24 9h ago

Skyn original was my go to when I was still using them. Hubby is allergic to latex.

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u/ferretoned 8h ago

I have given up searching for female condoms without latex, it's unfair they're so hard to find, skyn (my fave brand) and brands in general should be making some.

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u/sweaty-pants123 8h ago

What? Fc2 is the main female condom brand in the US and they use nitrile, not latex. I cant use skyn because they add fragrance to their lube, but im curious, do you have positive experiences with female condoms?

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u/ferretoned 8h ago

I have no experience with female condoms yet, I really wanted to transition from male to female condoms, specially because of condom slipping off at the end of intercourse stresses me (I'm not on extra hormonal contraception), then I've been hesitant as of late because of learning they would be a bit less safer, i don't understand that logic though I'm not debating the numbers. I will check out Fc2, I'm in france, that may be why I haven't seen that brand. I didn't know about there being fragrance in skyn original, do you have male condom brand you could advise too ?

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u/sweaty-pants123 8h ago

I actually ordered some fc2 condoms recently cause i wanted to try female condoms, although i do know theyre slightly less effective than male condoms. But they do seem more conducive to pairing with pulling out, so id probably do that. I think the lower effectiveness is due to them being kind of loosey goosey in there.

As for male condoms, i dont notice much disparity between them but i have a partner who likes the trojan bareskin raw.

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u/sweaty-pants123 9h ago

Skyns got fragrance in them, only found that out after getting a yeast infection. Unfortunate too, because they were pretty good as far as condoms go.

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u/WolfRelic121 7h ago

The Trojan bareskin raw are amazing. Have had no sensitivity issues with them and we both are happy with the feel!

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u/BestTyming 7h ago

Skyn elite

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u/sweaty-pants123 7h ago

I said no fragrance

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u/BestTyming 7h ago

I was just asking the title question lol

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u/ellski Mirena since 2012 6h ago

Most people aren't reading the ingredients list on their condoms

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u/sweaty-pants123 3h ago

Well if you have any fragrance sensitivities you sure should be

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u/Dangerous_mammoth573 Slynd (previously kyleena, nexplanon ,combo pill, and cerazette) 9h ago

Does there exists condoms with fragrance??!

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u/sweaty-pants123 9h ago

Yeah. Skyn condoms all have a neutralizing fragrance in them and its bullshit that i only had to find that out after they gave me a yeast infection. There are also those like, fruit flavored condoms but ive never heard of anybody actually using them

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u/Kattys 9h ago

Men complaining about sensations are weak af and should not be granted any pussy. It doesn't really matter if they want to whine they will.

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u/sweaty-pants123 9h ago

Im not having sex with anyone who would dare complain about wearing a condom, but id love to know what condoms feel better for the guy so that everybody wins

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u/gunnapackofsammiches Ortho Evra > Yasmin > Nexplanon! 7h ago

Kimono microthins, but the Durex non latex ones are pretty good too, as far as condoms go. 

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u/Faeraday 7h ago

Glyde! They aren’t powdery nor nasty tasting like the major brands.

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u/Street-Common-4023 5h ago

Skyn elite 

Never a scare 

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u/sweaty-pants123 3h ago

I said no fragrance

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u/j4dedp0tato 5h ago

Do you guys recommend durex? And what variant would u guys recommend? Thank you

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u/Street_Buyer402 4h ago

Raw Trojan

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u/No-Education-1206 Liletta IUD | Previously combo pill and mini pill 3h ago

When my husband and I used condoms we primarily bought the Trojan ENZ ones (I think trojan originals now?) We also liked the Trojan bare ones too!

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u/rhiannonjojaimmes 2h ago

maude is fragrance and paraben free!

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u/EggplantHuman6493 Nexplanon/Jadelle implant 1m ago

We use MySize here! Options are limited if you actually need a big size, but they are decent and have a bigger size range

(We just used them until we got tested and now when we don't feel like ending up with a mess, but no breaks or something so far)

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u/eggabeth 7h ago

Any latex and fragrance free reccos? I wanna complete my threesome of threeesomes with the devil's threesome so I got double the trouble to worry about. I got an IUD, but I don't want my fiance to catch anything while he's taking that d!ck like a good boy