A condom is a condom is a condom. Or is it?

A condom is a condom is a condom. Or is it?

Essentially, The condoms are of three basic condom types: latex, polyurethane and lambskin.

1.       The condom that is most promoted by most healthcare agencies is the commonest ie, the latex condom. These can be found virtually everywhere condoms are sold or distributed. An important point to remember with latex condoms is that you should never use oil-based lubricants (i.e. Vaseline) on the condom because they thin out the latex which could lead to breakage, water-based lubricants can be used to help with dryness or friction. Endless varieties and brands of latex condoms are available in the market ie, Moods, Durex, Kamasutra etc.Today manufacturers understand the customer mindset and has launched condom varieties to enhance sensuousness. One can choose from ribbed or dotted, to flavored condoms to super thin varieties. Consumer today is spoilt for choice and can choose what works for him best.

2.      Slightly thinner and a tad more expensive than latex condoms are polyurethane condoms. For those who have latex allergies, this is the next best condom option. Polyurethane condoms have some great selling points. They are made of a plastic that is thinner than latex condoms, so some users report they help boost sensitivity during sex. They do not have the tell-tall smell of a latex condom, and users can actually apply oil-based lubrication to these condoms if they wish. One complaint from users of polyurethane condoms is they are prone to slippage more than latex condoms.

3.      The final type of condom, and one of the oldest types, is the lambskin condom. Though not necessarily readily available.Why are they called lambskins, you might ask? Well, these condoms are actually made from lamb intestines. Like the polyurethane condoms, lambskins are not as prone to cause allergic-reactions in users. Because of the material used to make them, lambskins allow warmth to be transferred from the wearer to the partner. One major complaint of lambskin condoms is that while they are very effective in preventing unwanted pregnancies, they are not a great line of defense against sexually transmitted diseases.