Advice re choice of condom

[BecauseImWorthIt]

This is a question from a friend (honestly!) who is having trouble with her registration:

"I hope to be re-entering the dating field soon and would like to be prepared, but there are loads of different condoms to choose from and I don't want to stand around at Boots reading the packets. Which brand would you recommend? I want to give the impression of being prepared and sensible but not slaggy or wild, and of having a taste for the better things in life (ie NOT Superdrug own label multipack). Thanks guys."

[Emzickle]

or ribbed durex. cant go wrong with them me thinks... saying that though, last time I used one of those, I got pregnant... oops

[Cappuccino]

do men really think about this?

or do they think 'fantastic, I'm going to get laid'

I can't imagine any man I know stopping at the crucial moment to form theories about a woman's choice of condoms

[Cappuccino]

'what were you thinking? what kind of man do you take me for?'

[Marina]

Well I think Fio "how did that happen" Fio has no place on a thread discussing contraceptives...how's the morning sickness sweetie

Avanti - apparently latex allergy is getting much more common these days, plus the higher cost gives the message that she is not prepared to economise in the lurve field...

[Marina]

Aw, honey, just teasing. XXX Hope it kicks in soon IYSWIM.

[MichaelDadOfTom]

Hello everyone, Just thaught I'd give you a male perspective on the issue of, which condom to use.

Unfortunately I would have to agree with Cappuccino and FioFio. Most guys would probably think 'excellent' and not be worried about what brand, even if it is superdrug own label. I have always been of the mind that it is a guy's responsibility to carry the condom though and would probably be a bit shocked if a girl pulled on out. Than being said I will never know as I'm now married and will not be experiencing that scene again. (have to put that in or DW will not be happy) .

Now I have a question. Do women pay attention to the type of condom a guy carries?

[NbgsYellowFeathers]

Oooo congrats Fio!

There are some new ones by Durex which are meant to heat up and tingle
Could be good!

[Marina]

10 weeks already ...hmmm, can they not be supportive and offer you an extra scan as you are so concerned...I hate that window in pregnancy, it is the worst of the 9 months IMO

[MichaelDadOfTom]

I have seen the new durex one they look interesting....The wonders of modern technology.

[Marina]

[foxinsocks]

I would second avanti

don't think I'd pay much attention to the brand of condom a man carries - I'd be more than happy that he had actually bothered to think about protection! Though the old thick ones are pretty horrid compared to the likes of the avanti and co.

[Cappuccino]

I'm sure the OP, however deluded she is about this condom business, doesn't need you two blathering on about pregnancy on her thread

go on, be off with you

[Marina]

sorry capp but it's all grist to the mill, so to speak...
I am just imagining a heat up and tingle condom and worrying about a whiff of singed scrotal hair...

[NbgsYellowFeathers]

pmsl Marina

[MichaelDadOfTom]

When I was younger (jees look at me, I'm not that old at the moment...just feel like it sometimes - well I was told that children can add 10 years), anyway, yes when I was younger I used to get them from the Dr's and they used to give these really dodgy NHS ones they were revoulting. I nevery had the guts to use them I was ashamed.

Although now they give out all sorts. A conversation with my cousin revealed that some Dr's will let you choose brand (usually durex or mates) and you get ribbed, flavoured and everything.

I wounder what kind of message this send out to kids??