The 11 best brands of condoms (condoms)

Sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV infection and the long-term disease that can lead to AIDS are some of the most widespread health problems worldwide, posing a serious threat to the lives of millions of people. These diseases, along with others such as syphilis or gonorrhea, are transmitted through one of the acts that generates the most pleasure at a physiological level, the maintenance of sexual relations. Likewise sex too can lead to pregnancy, sometimes in an unwanted way.

Fortunately we have different mechanisms that allow us to have sex safely, the best known and most reliable being the condom or condom.

From the most primitive derivatives of papyrus (in ancient Egypt) or the guts of animals to the most recent of latex, due to its popularity and its usefulness over time, different types of condoms have been developed. Currently we have a wide variety of condoms, developed by different brands. In this article we are going to make a brief classification of the best brands of condoms available on the market.

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The Eleven Best Condom Brands

Prophylaxis when having sexual intercourse is essential, especially if carried out in high-risk situations or with multiple sexual partners. But as we have seen previously, there are a wide variety of brands on the market, which sometimes make it difficult to decide on a specific option.

That is why below we offer you a small classification of the eleven best brands of condoms. However, it must be borne in mind that these classifications are general, and you can find different alternative people that better suit your needs.

This classification is made based on different investigations, such as the comparison carried out by the University of Oregon, which evaluated aspects such as resistance, lubrication, speed and ease of use and gliding and taste, and other classifications carried out by different organizations from countries such as Mexico. Based on the various investigations carried out we can determine that some of the best brands on the market are the following.

1. Durex

One of the best condom brands is also one of the best known and most popular. This brand is considered to be one of the safest, being difficult to break. It also highlights the fact that it has some types that do not produce noise during sex, such as the Hight Sensation.

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2. Trojan

The American brand Trojan is in the majority of the main classifications of the best condoms on the market, being classified as some of the safest.

In addition to being thicker, it has a base that conforms better than other brands to the base of the penis. This brand has among its many types of condoms with some latex-free, such as Trojan Supra Bare-Sin Non-Latex (something very useful for those allergic to this material). It also stands out for its smell and taste, and for have variants with sizes larger than the standard.

3. Control

Another of the most common and well-known brands, which have a wide variety of types of condoms (including some made of polyurethane). Control Fussion for example, is characterized by its high capacity to withstand pressure. There are also varieties with stretch marks, with a retarding effect or different flavors (such as passion fruit or peach).

4. One

This brand is considered one of the best, it has among its advantages the fact that its condoms tend to have one of the most uniform lubrications and to be highly safe, in addition to the lubricant being pleasant to the text and not having an odor unpleasant. Also has some types with striated effect, like the One Pleasure Plus.

5. Sico

Although they are not as popular in this country, it is one of the most recommended brands by Mexican consumer organizations. This brand of Malaysian origin has among its products polyurethane condoms, like Trojan, and they can also be used with different lubricants with little risk of breakage.

6. LifeStyles

This brand of condoms is characterized by being highly safe, in addition to having among its condom products that stand out for their fineness, sensitivity and lubrication, as well as some of the strongest and most resistant materials.

7. Kimono

Some of the products of this brand have been considered as those that allow the best sensation by populations such as the United States, being one of the brands with finest products despite having great resistance.

8. IPPF

This little-known brand was analyzed by ODECU and the University of Chile being considered the one with the best value for money, being a safe alternative with a relatively low cost in the country.

9. Prudence

This brand of Malaysian origin is very little known, but organizations like Profeco consider it one of the best brands of condoms. They are thicker than others, but also more resistant and in their classic version they have a vanilla-flavored lubricant.

10. Hex by Lelo

The Lelo brand is known for producing different types of sex toys. However, it was not until 2016 that this Swiss brand began to manufacture its own line of condoms: Hex. Although it still requires further investigation and contrast as they are so new, it has manifested itself as a safe and highly resistant condom that absorbs body heat and allows great sensitivity.

11. EXS

This brand is one of the best known in the UK, and little by little it is growing in the rest of Europe. It has a wide variety of models. It also highlights its range of flavored condoms designed for the enjoyment of oral sex, having some as original as the hot chocolate, strawberry ice cream or cake blueberries

Many more

There are many brands that are highly valued and that have a high quality when it comes to allowing us to have relationships safely. Prime, MySize, Pasante, Crown, UP or Iron Grip are examples of this, but there are many more.