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How Do I Know What Size Of Condom To Buy? Condom Size Chart Explained
The struggle to find the right fit condom is real. From small condom sizes to medium size condoms to large condom sizes, you might be scratching your head wondering where you or your partner(s) fit into all of it. Sometimes, you may think you have your precious dimensions nailed just by personal instincts or estimation. But, just guessing your condom size is as good as wishful thinking.
When it's time to get in on the action, it's crucial to know what size condom is right for you, to have the most protected and pleasurable sex. Nothing feels better than knowing what size condom to buy, getting it on seamlessly, and going to pleasure town.
To learn more about Durex® condom fit properties, check out Better Fit = Better Feel - What Condom Size Should You Buy?
Condom Measurement Chart Details
If you’re experiencing the condom blues, it’s highly likely that the condoms you’re using just don’t fit right. Durex® Canada has created a simplified condom size chart through the use of icons that can give you and your partner(s) a clearer idea of what you should be picking up. Check out the Find Your Right Fit tool to better help you with your condom choice!
There’s nothing less sexy than being in the mood, pumped for pleasure, then looking down to realize that the condom size you choose doesn’t match up with your penis size. Luckily, there’s a simple way to turn this sexual nightmare into a sexual reawakening. It’s a solution that just fits.
Let’s go over the signs of ill-fitting condoms, understand how condoms are measured in width, and show the condom size chart to help you better choose your best fit.
Fight Against The Ill-Fitting Condom
There’s very little pleasure in a condom that just doesn’t fit right. Performance and safety are both at risk, and the likelihood of facing unwanted STIs or pregnancy may become a greater risk. Your perfect condom size should feel ‘snug’ and comfortably sit over your entire penis – leaving a little room at the tip for air and semen storage.
But, before getting into choosing what size condoms would suit you best, here’s a quick list of ill-fitting condom qualities you want to avoid:
- Too loose - if your condom tends to slip off or feel too baggy
- Too tight - if you feel like your penis is being choked by an uncomfortable squeeze
- Too long - if the condom rolls up and hangs off the penis, deeming it longer than the penis itself
- Too short - the condom ring can run the risk of being pulled off, leading to condom ineffectiveness
It’s imperative to know the signs of an ill-fitting condom before you have sex using one to avoid any mishaps, slip-ups, or breakage.
Measure The Penis Width, Not Just Length
Length vs. width is a huge topic within the world of penis measurements, and some people may also have separate concerns about their own personal penis size and performance. But not to worry, there’s a Durex® condom suited for every size and shape! And your penis is more than valid.
When you choose your particular size, it’s important to know your width (also known as girth) to accurately fit the most effective condoms. The Durex® condom size chart measures condoms through Nominal Width (mm) – meaning how wide your penis is as opposed to how long it is. Along with choosing your condom lubrication levels and thinness, knowing the girth of your penis when picking the perfect size condom is key to ultimate pleasure & protection.
Durex Condom Measurement Chart Specs
After discussing how Durex® gets down to measuring accurately, here are the listed measurements (in millimetres) of each condom product offered:
| Product | Size | Nominal Width |
|---|---|---|
| Durex® Sensi-Thin® Close Fit* | Close Fit | 52.5 mm |
| Durex® Sensi-Thin®* | Large | 56 mm |
| Durex® Sensi-Thin® XL* | XL | 60 mm |
| Durex® Invisible XL* | XL | 57 mm |
| Durex® Invisible Extra Lubricated* | Large | 54 mm |
| Durex® Invisible* | Large | 54 mm |
| Durex® Sensi-Crème® Original* | Large | 56 mm |
| Durex® Love* | Large | 56 mm |
| Durex® Tropical®* | Close Fit | 53 mm |
| Durex® Real Feel®, Natural Latex-Free* | Large | 56 mm |
| Durex® Mutual Climax* | Large | 56 mm |
| Durex® Intense Orgasmic™, Ribbed & Dotted* | Large | 56 mm |
| Durex® Avanti Bare® Ultra Thin* | Close Fit | 52 mm |
For more on how to measure your penis girth so you can fit the condom of your wet dreams, check out The Right Girth Fit.
Choose The Correct Condom Style
Durex® offers a wide range of condoms that are versatile in sizes, sensations, and stimulations. When choosing a condom, there are 3 main things to consider:
Condom size is determined by "girth" (not length). You want a snug fit that isn't loose or too tight.
Some like it wetter than others. Choose "extra lubrication" for smoother sensations.
Thinner can enhance the feeling. Choose the right thickness to get the right amount of feeling.
Speaking of thinness, Durex® Sensi-Thin® Close Fit* condoms are ultra thin. These Durex® condoms offer increased sensitivity, increasing the feeling of closeness to your partner(s) with a high level of protection. If you’re looking for a size narrower than Durex®’s Sensi-Thin® condom*, the style and size of this featured product may be your best bet.
Have additional questions regarding your exact condom fit and need a quality condom measurement chart? Check out Durex®’s Find Your Right Fit tool to better help you with your choice!
S(e)ize The Day
Knowing how to find the right condom size shouldn’t be a mystery, it should be a sexual discovery. Always keep in mind that the right condom fit is about width, not length. And there’s a better fit for you waiting in the wide selection of Durex® condoms*.
After learning the qualities of an ill-fitting condom, knowing the difference between length vs. width, and seeing Durex® protection in full display in the condom size chart, it’s time you find that perfect fit for a sexier, more pleasurable, and well-protected sexual experience.
Want more condom info? There are many more tips for you in the How To Use Condoms Effectively - What You Need To Know article that packs some pretty hard truths, literally.
*Ensure this product is right for you. Always read and follow the label before use.
