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condoms - advice please

54 replies

rubberbaron · 22/12/2012 21:53

how do you go about choosing which condoms to buy? i can take measurements before i go to the shop. they only seem to have a width measurement on them (from what i've seen). i'm not sure where/how that measurement is supposed to be made. also do they vary much? as condoms are made from a stretchable material and are going on to something which changes size, are most regular condoms the same and it's not something to get too deeply into... is it only if the member is extremely unusual in shape and size, that you need look much further into this. also do they need to have a bsi kitemark? or is the ce mark good enough?

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HollyBerryBush · 22/12/2012 21:59

Perhaps the bloke should bring his own?

izzyizin · 22/12/2012 22:05

Before buying condoms take extensive measurements of the member in question and draw a diagram that will aid the shop assistant/pharmacist/barber to select the most appropriate condoms for it.

Better still, why not take a few photos of your penis to show so there can be no doubt about the size/shape of condoms required. Or simply unzip your pants and whack it on the counter. Rest assured that most shops have a magnifying glass on the premises.

You can choose whether to have a ce or bsi kitemark at your nearest tattoo parlour.

Hth.

EchoBitch · 22/12/2012 22:06

I read that bsi kitemark bit as a bitemark. Xmas Grin

izzyizin · 22/12/2012 22:09

The legendary Ms Bobbit? What a bitch, Echo Xmas Grin

NinthWavingAtTheSnowman · 22/12/2012 22:10

Condoms are quite expensive, why not nip to Clintons and buy some of those little balloons for making sausage dogs with? They should be long enough.

Pantofino · 22/12/2012 22:10

Aw I feel for you. Is this your first time?

EchoBitch · 22/12/2012 22:12

You calling me a bitch izzyizin? Xmas Angry

EchoBitch · 22/12/2012 22:12

I like how that writes ^^...fangry Xmas Grin

TalkativeJim · 22/12/2012 22:14

Condom sizing us all over the place these days. I find that Boots come up very big, but Superdrug are pretty true.

Halfords come up small, avoid.

Pantofino · 22/12/2012 22:14

You used to be able to get them for free from Family planning. I have come across many men (or not) and never met one who needed special made to measure ones.

pELFicFloorClenchReminder · 22/12/2012 22:14

Why not ask to try some on, just to make sure.

EchoBitch · 22/12/2012 22:17

You have come across them Panto?

izzyizin · 22/12/2012 22:17

Nah, not you, Ebitch... Lorena; aka she who bit off more than she could chew Xmas Grin

EchoBitch · 22/12/2012 22:18

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KeemaNaanAndCurryOn · 22/12/2012 22:19

I think some posters are being mean to you here OP. There's a subtle way of finding out which size to get.

Find a banana, corgette, marrow or mange-tout that is the closest match to your willy, take that to the shop to show the pharmacist and they will guide you in the right direction without you being arrested for indecent exposure.

EchoBitch · 22/12/2012 22:20

Ah yes,Ms Bobbit. Xmas Grin

EchoBitch · 22/12/2012 22:21

Corgette Keema?

Tut Tut. Xmas Wink

EchoBitch · 22/12/2012 22:24

Where's rubberjonnie gone?

CatPussRoastingOnAnOpenFire · 22/12/2012 22:26
Hmm
izzyizin · 22/12/2012 22:28

On those performances occasions when you have come across many men, Panto, were they behind you? Xmas Hmm

rhondajean · 22/12/2012 22:29

On the off chance that this was actually asked by someone trying to get advice about what they should buy so they don't knock their fifteen year old girlfriend up...

You should always buy bsi marked ones

It is really pretty much one size fits all

There are are good tips here:

www.avert.org/teens-condoms.htm

Pantofino · 22/12/2012 22:30

Courgette Keema? I was thinking baby sweetcorn.

izzyizin · 22/12/2012 22:33

With a name like rubberbaron, rhonda? Hmm

TisILeclerc · 22/12/2012 22:37

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RoffleCopter · 22/12/2012 22:39

It never fails to amaze just how credulous some posters are...