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As with most health products, the variety of condoms available can be confusing. You can save money and find a great variety by shopping online, but sometimes it is difficult to know what to buy?Following is a discussion of some of the choices.

First, you have a choice of at least three different materials. The most commonly used material for condoms is latex. This is also the safest from the standpoint of preventing disease because it is the least porous of the materials used to make condoms. You must be cautious because these are subject to breakage, especially if you use them with oil based lubricants. If you choose latex condoms, be sure to select one or more of the large variety of water-based lubricants available online.

Natural condoms are made from membranes of animals. These natural materials include animal intestines and stomach linings. These were the earliest condoms ever made, but their porosity makes them ineffective for disease prevention. They are effective in preventing pregnancy, but unless you are in a monogamous relationship with a partner who is free of disease, they may offer a false sense of security.

Polyurethane is almost twice as strong as latex and is great for people who are allergic to latex. Allergies to latex can be severe, but polyurethane provides essentially the same level of protection as latex. The polyurethane condom can also be made very thin, and they can be made without odor or taste. The increasingly popular female condom is made from polyurethane. Some people find that these condoms increase sensation because of both their thinness and their ability to transmit heat better.

After you decide which condom material you prefer, you can then choose between lubricated or not, with spermicide or not, flavored or not, and even desensitizing or not.

The great thing about buying condoms online, along with the great prices you can find, is the variety. By shopping for condoms online, you can find many different sizes, shapes, colors and flavors. You can find condoms that are textured for better sensation, and even condoms that glow in the dark. And, of course, don’t forget that now you can even choose the female condom which has many advantages over the older male condoms.

Condoms can provide a safe sexual experience, but they can also do much more. Condoms can enhance your sexual experience. Experiment with several varieties for many hours of pleasure with your partner.