tips & tricks for condom use and pleasure!

Excited to test out your ONE® Condoms? Here are some quick tips and tricks for you to make sure that your sexual experience is as pleasurable as possible, with the peace of mind of knowing that you are practicing safer sex. 

Key Takeaways (TL;DR) Condom Tips for Pleasure

• There are a variety of condom types to choose from to enhance pleasure for you and your partner. 
• Making sure you are using condoms correctly brings peace of mind, and helps prevent the transmission of STIs and unintended pregnancies. 
• Having a condom that properly fits can improve comfort and confidence, and reduce slippage or tightness. 
• The tips below will help prevent breakage, slippage, and enhance sensations for both partners! 

What are the Best Condoms for Pleasure? 

The best condoms for pleasure are dependent on your own sexual preferences. That could be thinner condoms, flavored condoms, textured condoms, or custom fit condoms, it’s all up to you and your partner(s) to decide. However, we do have a few tips and tricks that can help you prevent condom breakage, bringing peace of mind. Knowing you have followed the proper condom instructions can ease your thoughts, helping you to focus on the pleasure you’re experiencing.

Tips & Tricks for Using a Condom

Check the condom expiration date before your sexploration

Believe it or not, all good things must come to an end, and even your ONE® Condoms will eventually expire. Why does this matter? Over time, the latex in condoms will break down and can increase the risk of condom failure. Before going any further, make sure that you are using a condom that is not expired.

Fun fact: Condoms have a 5-year shelf life from the date they were manufactured. 

No Teeth, Please! Open Condoms the Right Way.

Think tearing open a condom with your teeth to impress your partner in the heat of the moment will get you style points? Maybe! But it can also cause damage to the condom itself. Skip the showy unwrapping, and carefully open the condom wrapper at its serrated edge with your two index fingers.

This Side Up 

Once you’ve opened your condom, you’ll want to make sure that you are putting it on correctly. It should fit like a hat, not like a shower cap. If you accidentally start to put the condom on the wrong way, you’ll want to throw it out and start again.

 A Drip in The Tip

One little-known tip (pun intended) to ensure an enjoyable sexual experience is to add a tiny drop of lubricant into the tip of the condom before putting it on. The wetness of the lube can enhance the sensation and make for a smooth and slippery feel without risking slippage. You’ll want to make sure you use a water-based, silicone-based or a hybrid lube option that is compatible with latex condoms, which means avoiding lotions, Vaseline, and other oil-based products (which can cause condoms to tear).

Just a Pinch, Then Rock n’ Roll!

When putting the condom on, you’ll want to pinch the reservoir tip and then roll the condom down the full length of your erection. By rolling the condom down to properly fit, you will also reduce the risk of the transmission of sexually transmitted infections through skin to skin contact. 

Lube is Your Friend

Did we mention how much we love lube? Lube is versatile, functional, and can enhance your experience! Better yet, when applied to condoms, it can reduce friction and help avoid condom breakage during use. Even better still, we have some premium lube available for purchase on our site. Don’t be shy!

Looking for a Better Fit?

Did you know ONE® Condoms now has an extension of the brand called MyONE® with 52 different condom sizes? That's 10 different lengths and 9 different widths (52 combinations of those). If you've struggled with standard condom sizes not fitting right, get to measuring and get your MyONE® Condom Sampler! Many people struggle with standard condoms either slipping off (too long or loose) or causing erection loss or purple rings on their penis (because condoms are too tight or small). 

Conclusion

In summary, the best condom for pleasure is the condom that works for you and your partner. Whether you enjoy a bit of flavor, different textures, shapes, or are looking for a better fit, there is something out there for you! We hope that these tips help you have the most pleasurable experience possible. 

FAQs 

How do condom sizes work? 
Custom fit condoms can increase comfort, pleasure, and confidence, but how do they work? Condoms can be too tight or too short causing erection loss or breakage, or be too loose or too long causing it to hang off the tip or slip, so it is important to find the right size for your penis. With MyONE® condoms, you can take your penis measurements the old fashioned way with a tape measure or ruler, or use a FitKit® to get your FitCode. Your FitCode will match one of our custom fit condoms, find your fit today!

How long are condoms good for? 
Condoms have a 5 year shelf life from when they were manufactured. You can find the condom expiration date on the back of the wrapper. It is important to check the date because after the condom expires the latex can break down and cause condom breakage.