Condoms: Reviews

Updated July 2008

While gimmicks like ribbed, flavored, lubricated and colored contraceptives can be fun, the true purpose of a condom is to protect partners from the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases and avoid unwanted pregnancies. That was our main research focus when determining which condoms are best. We scrutinized durability tests and cross-checked user reviews to find the most reliable and comfortable brands.

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Durex Extra Sensitive

*Est. $13 for box of 12 Compare Prices

Durex's line of ultra-thin condoms is highly praised by reviewers. It's a favorite of CondomDepot.com, which says it "feels like you have nothing on," and is also recommended by users posting reviews on Amazon.com.… expandAccording to testing by one major consumer organization, Durex Extra Sensitive is among the strongest (i.e., least likely to break) condoms on the market. Many sources also recommend the even thinner Kimono Micro Thin (*est. $13 for box of 12), though you may have to order these condoms online. Also, be aware that Kimono Micro Thin does not perform as well in strength tests as ultra-thin condoms by Durex and Trojan. collapse

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Expert & User Review Sources:

ConsumerReports.org: Consumer Reports tests 23 condom brands by inflating 120 samples of each until they explode.

CondomDepot.com: This retailer draws on an "official condom tester pool" (including 25 couples) to try out 40 condom brands.

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Best desensitizing condom

Trojan Extended Pleasure

*Est. $13 for box of 12 Compare Prices

Like Durex Extra Sensitive, Trojan Extended Pleasure condoms are rated highly for strength by one major review organization, and they're a favorite of retailer/reviewer BuyCondom.com and users posting on Amazon.com. The… expandlubricant used by these condoms contains a desensitizing agent (Benzocaine) that may extend sexual pleasure. This additive prompts mixed feelings among some online sources, but most users say these condoms work as intended. collapse

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Expert & User Review Sources:

ConsumerReports.org: Consumer Reports tests 23 brands of condoms, inflating 120 samples of each until they explode.

Maxim magazine: In her review (reprinted at CondomDepot.com), Keyishian cites one couple's experience with five condom brands.

BuyCondom.com: BuyCondom.com is a retailer, but its top 10 list (based on editors' recommendations) seems well thought out and balanced.

Amazon.com: About a dozen men and women comment on Trojan Extended Pleasure condoms.

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Kimono Micro Thin *Est. $13 for box of 12

3 picks by top review sites.

Inspiral *Est. $13 for box of 12

3 picks by top review sites.

Durex Performax *Est. $13 for box of 12

2 picks by top review sites.

Trojan Supra *Est. $12 for box of 12

2 picks by top review sites.

Trojan Ultra Pleasure

2 picks by top review sites.

Pleasure Plus

2 picks by top review sites.

Naturalamb

2 picks by top review sites.


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