Large Condoms

Size and style comparisons for latex and non-latex large condoms

Kimono condoms, manufactured by Mayer Labs, tend to be thinner than most major U.S. brands. The Kimono Maxx was one of the first thin large condoms available. Maxx is both slightly longer (195 mm, +/- 10 mm) and just a little bit wider (52 mm, +/- 2 mm) than an average condom. It is also slightly thinner than average (0.05 mm along shaft, 0.085 at tip). It is contoured and wider at the head which can be more comfortable for some.
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Currently the thinnest latex, large-size condom available. The Kimono Microthin Large has the same length and width measurements as the Kimono Maxx, but slightly thinner (0.04 mm along shaft, 0.075 at tip). It is contoured and wider at the head, which can be more comfortable for some.
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Lifestyles Mega is the new name for the large condom in the Lifetyles line (formerly it was Lifestyles XL). Lifestyles Mega is both longer (200 mm) and wider (56 mm) than an average condom. The thickness of the latex is about average (0.068 mm).
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Only a few years ago, people looking for large condoms had one or two choices at most. As condom designs have changed, more options are available. Trojan Ultra Pleasure offers a wider than average fit (54 mm) along the shaft and the widest head available (69 mm). The idea is that extra room will be more comfortable and the extra latex can create added friction. For people who just need a larger condom, the Ultra Pleasure can also be a welcome product. Standard thickness (0.07 mm) and slightly longer (195 mm) than average.
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The largest condom available, the Trojan Magnum is both longer (205 mm) and wider (54 mm along the shaft, 65 mm at the tip) than average condoms. The thickness of the latex is average (0.07 mm) and Trojan Magnums have the added benefit of being more widely available than many other large condom brands.
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Avanti was the first non-latex male condom introduced into the U.S. market. Because polyurethane does not stretch, the manufacturer, Durex, has made Avanti bigger to fit a wider range of men (length, 180 mm; width 60 mm). Avanti are much thinner than standard latex condoms (0.04 mm). Another benefit of polyurethane is that it transmits heat better than latex, thus enhancing sensitivity. Drawbacks include a much higher price and what some find to be an uncomfortable fit. Also with polyurethane, some people report a crinkly noise from the material rubbing against itself.
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The newest non-latex condom, Trojan Supra are slightly longer than Avanti (200 mm) but otherwise has the same dimensions, benefits, and drawbacks. Be aware that Supra are still available with a spermicidal lubricant, which is not recommended (the lube, once thought to provide extra protection against STDs is now thought to increase the risk of transmission). Only the version with no spermicidal is recommended. With polyurethane, some people report a crinkly noise from the material rubbing against itself.
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The female condom, which is available both under the brand “Reality Female Condom” and “FC Female Condom”, was a completely unique product introduced into the market several years ago. It is made of the same non-latex material, polyurethane, as the above mentioned male condoms, and as such can be made thinner and stronger than latex. The difference is that it is worn internally by the woman. The Female Condom is 184 mm long, but open ended. The width is 76 mm, and the thickness is 0.04 mm. In some cases, no male condom will fit comfortably, and then the Female Condom may be recommended.
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