Condoms often come in many shapes and sizes.

Finding the right size condom can sometimes be tricky, but doing so will help you have an enhanced pleasure and a safer sex life.

Are you puzzled about choosing the right size? Or wondering if there are smaller size condoms to suit your preference?

Karetrip is here to guide you with choosing the right size of your condom based on certain measurements and how to do so.

We will also look into the problems you might face if you don’t wear your right size condom during sexual activity. Lastly, we are going to see the right way of wearing condoms.

How to Know Your Correct Condom Size?

There is definitely a way to measure your penis size scientifically that will enable you to choose the right size condom for yourself. Let’s see how we can do that.

For measuring the length of penis

1. Penis size is best measured when it is erect.

2. Place the ruler or measuring tape over the erect penis.

3. Try to measure the length from the pubic bone from the base of the penis. Fat may sometimes disguise the actual length of penis.

4. Now note down the readings from the base of the penis to the tip. That’s your penis length.

For measuring the girth of the penis:

1. Again, for measuring the girth of the penis, you need it to be erect.

2. Take a flexible tape or a string for measuring the girth.

3. Wrap the tape or string over the thickest part of your penis.

4. Mark the girth where the string or tape meets the other side.

5. Now, measure the string using a ruler. Here, you have now measured your penis girth accurately.

For measuring the width

This is what you need to ensure the correct size of the condom. For calculating the width, you need to divide your girth with 3.14.

Most condom manufacturers measure their product as width. So, upon reaching this stage of calculation, you are now sure of the length, girth and also the width of your penis. Let’s see how you can choose the correct condom size for yourself.

Condom Size Chart

There is no universal size chart for condoms, but the manufactures do make them in different sizes to fit the entire community.

Why Does Condom Sizes Matter?

You may feel that a condom is meant to serve the purpose whatever may be the size. But that is not so. Wearing a too tight condom or a too loose one will not serve the purpose and at the same time compromise on the pleasure of the moment.

Let’s see the problems you may face for incorrect size of condom.

• Smaller condom may make you feel pain and discomfort.

• A tight condom has the highest chance to tear off due to friction of the act.

• A condom of smaller size has a tendency to flatten the reservoir tip which is meant to store the ejaculated semen. This will lead to seepage of the semen into the vagina defeating the sole purpose of the condom.

• A loose condom will give a sensation of a baggy thing package fitted to the penis and reduce the pleasure of sex.

• There may be chances of spread of any sexually transmitted infection even after wearing a mis Fit condom.

What Is Inside Condoms?

Also called female condom, this is used by the female partner. It is fitted inside the vagina and has the same function as that of male condoms. It comes in only one size as opposed to that of outside condoms. This is also made of latex.

Don’t use both inside and outside condoms in the hope of extra protection. The friction created due to the act may lead to breakage of the condoms defeating the purpose.

How To Use A Condom Properly?

Condoms are only effective in its function of preventing pregnancy and STDs when it is worn correctly. Let’s see tips to ensure that you utilise the product to the fullest.

• Firstly, don’t forget to check the expiry date of the condom. Often expired condoms lose their potential to protect you.

• Make sure your condom is in usable condition. Often due to mishandling it in your purse or wallet, the condom gets torn. Such condoms have a high chance of tearing during use.

• Don’t tear the condom off while opening the packet. Gently open the wrapper.

• Pinch the tip of the condom such that the semen reservoir area remains intact and loose. This will also help remove excess air and keep it in place. Remember to put on a condom only on the erect penis for better comfortability.

• The rim of the condom should be facing outside so that it can roll down to the base of the penis.

• You may use extra lubrication if you feel the condom is not lubricated enough.

• Roll down the condom to cover the entire penis till the base.

• While disposing it off, carefully remove the condom, tie a knot and throw it into the dustbin.

Everyone’s body is built differently, so are you. Feel free to embrace your body and take good care of it.

Regarding your reproductive health, your condom needs to fit properly so as not to make you feel tight and uncomfortable and also not lose enough to slip off.

Moreover, medium size condoms available in the market are expected to fit most of the people. Karetrip helps with any of the medical information you need in your day-to-day life. Hopefully, this blog has been able to answer your concerns.

Read on to get empowered and informed and enjoy a pleasurable sexual life.