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[delicatetruth.livejournal.com]

I have a question regarding condoms and well I guess condom sensitivity or what causes a negative reaction.

I suppose I lucked out in whatever brand my boyfriend was buying I enjoyed, which I discovered the first time he ran out and bought a different brand which startyed to hurt by the end of us using it and made it almost impossible for him to finish.

We've had no problems until this week. I wanted to buy some to have on me in case he ever forgets which coincidently happened twice this week. Well I know I bought the same brand as him (Durex) but I didnt know the kind and felt clueless at the store and just bought the variety pack.

However we realized tonight that whenever we have to use a different condom he usually has a hard time finishing and it becomes uncomfortable for me. The last time I noticed it towards the end and today about halfway through it was just...uncomfortable. Not painful or anything but the pelasure started to wear off.

So two questions...does anyone have any experience with that? any ideas as to what causes the negative reaction or how to avoid it? I don't think its the latex, but I'm wondering if it could be the scent perhaps because without meaning to I realized the ones I got were like tropical which I didnt care for but I think it might have irritated me a little (no rash or anything but there is very very slight discomfort now).

And also, this may sound silly but does anyone know anything about Durex brand condoms. My boyfriend says the wrapper was purple but thats all he remembers and I wanted to look them up/buy more to have on me.

thank you!

Comments

[roseant.livejournal.com]

The only brand I like is Durex Extra Sensitive. From what I can remember the wrapper is purple.

I think it helps to put a little lube on the condom to smooth out the latex and prevent any pulling that may irritate both people.

[delicatetruth.livejournal.com]

Yes I think that must be it, the other brands we've tried have always been either a bit uncomfortable or got painful.

[ljquin.livejournal.com]

I react badly to spermicide-lubricated condoms, which most Durex are but they do do a water-based one
(Elite, I think in the U.K.) used to be Gossamer. For a while I thought I had latex sensitivity but polyurethane condoms were the sameso I deduced it was the lubricant.

[nanaeanaven]

This.

When I was single, I always kept a stash of unlubricated condoms because everything else caused horrible pain.

[archangelbeth]

Perfumed condoms? *shudder* Yeah, perfume on the pink bits is likely to give problematic results. Flavored ones likewise (some use flavorings/sugars that can cause YIs in sensitive people).

You probably want the extra-sensitive ones Durex ones -- http://www.condomusa.com/8a07-condom.asp has a picture. Purple enough exterior? O:> Also, the additional sensitivity will probably help your guy finish up before you lose lubrication so much that it's irksome for you.

Luck!

[delicatetruth.livejournal.com]

I know! trust me I didnt realize what I'd bought til he was putting it on and there was a strong tropical smell and by that time it was too late. Never again. My bits dont approve. lol

Also yes I'm almost positive thats it thank you! and yes, that is definitely a good thing.

[brand0new0day.livejournal.com]

I absolutely hate condoms of every variety. I don't think there are many brands we haven't tried. The only ones that come close to being okay to use are Lifestyles Skyns - they feel almost like there's nothing there!

I do think you're talking about Durex Extra Sensitive because we used to use those and I remember them being okay and usable.

[delicatetruth.livejournal.com]

I think that must've been the brand, thank you. And yeah we tried a few other ones and I hated them. The Trojan brand were the absolute worst for me.

[tsemed-chemed.livejournal.com]

Durex is the maker of Avanti, the most famous non-latex condom that also comes in a purple wrapper...

Could that be it?

[tangerineerinds.livejournal.com]

Durex Extra Sensitive is by far my FAVORITE condom EVER.
Only, sometimes when my boy and i go to walmart, they'll only have the tropical packs, which are pretty much just fruit flavored condoms. i know the variety packs have those in them, so you might have used one of those...they ALWAYS leave me feelin' all burn-y and I usually start to hurt so bad we have to stop.

But the extra sensitive ones are awesome! i also think there's a pink one in the variety pack thats meant to pleasure the girl more...it kinda smells all girly, and its pink, but the perfume in that one doesn't seem to irritate me as much. hahaha i know so much about durex, they're the only brand i use.

[delicatetruth.livejournal.com]

I'm almost positive thats it. my boy and I went and looked at them at the store and bought the extra sensitive but didnt get a chance to test it out to be sure thats the ones from before but I'm almost positive. i hope so because I really liked those and anything else we've tried I hated/

Yes thats exactly what happened, sorta burny painful halway through with the flavored one I'm glad it wasn't just me so I know what it was. thank you!