No method of contraception can give you 100% protection against pregnancy, HIV or sexually transmitted infections. Just keep in mind that there is some variance between brands on what constitutes snug, regular, and large or extra large condoms, so do make sure you check the measurements on the pack or online description. Dayna Troisi is proud to be Managing Editor at GO Magazine and her essays have been published in Marie Claire, Elite Daily, Buzzfeed, SELF, and Racked, among others. The Caution Wear Iron Grip Snugger has a width of only 46 millimeters which is 20 percent narrower than a standard external condom, making them less prone to slipping or moving. Girth (or circumference) is measured around the thickest part of the erection, which can vary for each person.

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Now that we’ve gone over the various sizes, we need to talk about how to choose the right size condom. External condoms (also known as condoms) can be used for vaginal, anal, and oral sex as a barrier form of contraception and protection against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections(STIs). Besides using external condoms to help in preventing pregnancy and STIs, they can also be used to increase pleasure and excitement in the bedroom.Condoms are all slightly different sizes but, according to The Condom Depot Learning Center, an average XL condom is 2. There is no absolute rule for who should use the different condom sizes and sizes can vary by brand. If you find that regular and large size condoms are too restrictive for you, Magnum™ XL is your gold standard.

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Most people with penises can use standard-size condoms, and when a wearer complains that a condom is too small or too tight, it usually has less to do with the condom length and more to do with the snugness at the tip. Along the way, most of us learned that condoms can be used for safer sex and to prevent unwanted pregnancy, but when was the last time you stopped to wonder if you are using the right size condom?To take an accurate measurement of the penis and find the best condom fit, a person should measure the length from the base of the penis, where the penis meets the pelvis, to the end of the tip. If it’s too tight, you might find larger condoms work best; too loose, and you might be better suited to small or snug condoms.