Why isn't there a wider variety of condom sizes?

ElvisChrist6

looking_around wrote: »

I haven't seen a boots shop that doesn't.
Their webpage has them, and feck if Mallow stocks them surely Dublin does.

awec wrote: »

Every boots should have them. And most other pharmacies.

Most pharmacies do Durex and Skyn, the Durex may be more prominent on the shelves.

LexieOnRale wrote: »

Some tesco have them too

Thanks for that, then! Most pharmacies I've been to just have the Durex, must have a look in Boots, which for some reason I never have... Great to know!

awec

Mint Aero wrote: »

What happens if a person is allergic to latex and uses a latex condom?

I imagine it would be uncomfortable, irritated and probably itchy?

3DataModem

Mollyd90 wrote: »

They could do like Starbucks and sell big, bigger, biggest instead of s, m, l

Tall, Large and Twenty

looking_around

Mint Aero wrote: »

What happens if a person is allergic to latex and uses a latex condom?

For me? light swelling and I develop a rash that could last days, and is quite painful down there.

Jesus Wept

Billy86 wrote: »

How feckin' stupid do I feel that I only found out there are non-latex condoms off this thread!? This thread might be the greatest Christmas present I'll ever get if they're as good as I'm thinking!!

Bet they're a 'mare to get in pharmacies in Dublin, but I'll definitely be checking everywhere when I'm in town for some of the sales next week.

What is the diff with non latex¿

shruikan2553

Tesco has a better selection compared to most places. The even have their own brand which seem to be quite similar if not the same to the more expensive durex.

FizzleSticks

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looking_around

FizzleSticks wrote: »

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point is, when you're allergic you don't have a choice, which is normally the only reason someone would want non-latex

Lou.m

Now this thread is relevant to something I have wanted to know.

Ok now this is a GENUINE question.

I have always wondered this. As a female and wanting to be ahem safe....how do you know which condoms to carry ..I mean would not everyman have his size/preference...how do you know which to get?

looking_around

Lou.m wrote: »

Now this thread is relevant to something I have wanted to know.

Ok now this is a GENUINE question.

I have always wondered this. As a female and wanting to be ahem safe....how do you know which condoms to carry ..I mean would not everyman have his size/preference...how do you know which to get?

maybe go for the female condom instead?
Carry a choice?

Or...or........ don't have one night stands with random guys.

Mint Aero

Lou.m wrote: »

Now this thread is relevant to something I have wanted to know.

Ok now this is a GENUINE question.

I have always wondered this. As a female and wanting to be ahem safe....how do you know which condoms to carry ..I mean would not everyman have his size/preference...how do you know which to get?

Trust me, cant go wrong with durex featherlite or ultralite. It'll do 96% of Irish men just fine.

Jesus Wept

Lou.m wrote: »

Now this thread is relevant to something I have wanted to know.

Ok now this is a GENUINE question.

I have always wondered this. As a female and wanting to be ahem safe....how do you know which condoms to carry ..I mean would not everyman have his size/preference...how do you know which to get?

Get this big ones lou and only associated with men with big todgers. :-)

MadsL

Bah, I remember when you'd be shooed out of the pharmacist for asking...


/grumpy old man

FizzleSticks

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Billy86

I know in Dundrum it -tends- to be just Durex, but that's just from running in and needing to pick up a pack the odd time. Might have just been unlucky with what was in stock (and didn't know Skyn are non-latex), but I'd go seriously out of my way to get rid of that thick band of borderline blood clotting tightness!!

Professey Chin

Thank you to whoever suggested mysize!

Small, Medium, and Liar.

:P

feargale

Where would you go for a fitting?

Billy86

Jake1 wrote: »

Small, Medium, and Black.

Fixed

Daveysil15

MadsL wrote: »

Bah, I remember when you'd be shooed out of the pharmacist for asking...


/grumpy old man

Ahh things have changed a lot since your day man. Pharmacies are like this now:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcLyOHU0S-I

Meangadh

MadsL wrote: »

Bah, I remember when you'd be shooed out of the pharmacist for asking...


/grumpy old man

In fairness if you were *in* the pharmacist already you probably SHOULD have asked first. I think there are laws against that sort of thing!

Capt'n Midnight

Condoms come in three sizes, small , medium, and liar.

Capt'n Midnight

kaimera wrote: »

problem buying half inch sized condoms isit?

The problem is that no one would buy them.

But fear not, you can buy them discretely.
https://www.google.ie/search?q=antistatic+finger+cots+images

IvaBigWun

I havent read the whole thread so it may have already been mentioned, Condom Power on Dame St has condoms for every shape and size under the sun and helpful staff too.

Its the only place Ive found that caters for the, ahem, wider gentleman

OP: Trojan and Passante are two brands Id recommend

Daveysil15

Lou.m wrote: »

Now this thread is relevant to something I have wanted to know.

Ok now this is a GENUINE question.

I have always wondered this. As a female and wanting to be ahem safe....how do you know which condoms to carry ..I mean would not everyman have his size/preference...how do you know which to get?

Get a variety pack.

IvaBigWun wrote: »

I havent read the whole thread so it may have already been mentioned, Condom Power on Dame St has condoms for every shape and size under the sun and helpful staff too.

Its the only place Ive found that caters for the, ahem, wider gentleman

OP: Trojan and Passante are two brands Id recommend

Apt username. I just knew you were going to contribute to this thread at some stage.

mfceiling

Have you guys noticed the bar code on condoms?

No...

Ah, you haven't rolled them down far enough!!

IvaBigWun

Daveysil15 wrote: »

Apt username. I just knew you were going to contribute to this thread at some stage.

Well IvaWideWun hasnt got as nice a ring to it

Re: Condom Power on Dame St, I forgot to mention that if you get them on a good day they'll throw in a good few free loose condoms in addition to the boxed ones you just bought.

A great bunch of lads

feargale

Lou.m wrote: »

Now this thread is relevant to something I have wanted to know.

Ok now this is a GENUINE question.

I have always wondered this. As a female and wanting to be ahem safe....how do you know which condoms to carry ..I mean would not everyman have his size/preference...how do you know which to get?

Get his vital statistics from him when you make that first date.

CrazyRabbit

I think one of the reasons shops don't often sell smaller sizes is that it could be seen as encouraging underage sex. Durex tried to sell condoms specifically marketed for younger teens and they got a whole lot of hassle over it.

http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/archive//ldn/2006/jul/06072406

Daveysil15

feargale wrote: »

Get his vital statistics from him when you make that first date.

Or better still, she could go into the chemist and ask have they got any XXL condoms. They'd probably say, "Yes, would you like to buy some?" Then she could say "No, but do you mind if I wait around until someone does buy them?"