Your preferred brand of condoms?

Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
I know we all have our allegiances to different brands of condoms but I was wondering which would really come out ahead, and why. If you have a favorite, or favorites, please explain - if there is a brand you do NOT like, please tell us why too. I know not everyone here uses them, as many of us are in fluid bonded relationships with other forms of birth control, but even if you just use them on your toys or for backup birth control, please feel free to contribute.
Answers (public voting - your screen name will appear in the results):
Durex
Tori Rebel , Kayla , sexysweetieshan , PassionQT , aleong , Lily Night , ToyTimeTim , wondertoes , leatherlover , Lonewolf , Phoenix713 , lilly555 , Kiskis2 , darthkitt3n , Lummox , kitti , ellejay , Cadence , Airplane , SapphirexIce , Ajax , Valentinka , SerenityRed , LindseyDawn , bunny love , hornypoet69 , TboyTy , CoffeeCup , jc123 , ms.anon , Squeaky , duff , ninaspinkturtle , Howells , kingofthevampires , Lindsey123 , Flash777 , snuggly , FleurDevereux , Mx.Nekora , wildorchid , itskmberly
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Trojan
Alicia , Sexy Machine , Envy , Waterfall , sexyhellokitty , LuLu Love , sexysweetieshan , PassionQT , seaofneptune , Peach Girl , Jenniae09 , sfpd2010 , aleong , chocoqueen , Viktor Vysheslav Malkin , thormxt10 , Alegria , Hot'n'Bothered , ~LaUr3n~ , Penguin , ZenaidaMacroura , Yesenia , The Nakanas , RadRach , SingingStarr , tits only , Aly890 , Matheri89 , lamira , Lonewolf , Sebmissive , Unconventional , Phoenix713 , XXXXXXXXXXXXX , JayBack , null , rdytogo , Crystal1 , Alan & Michele , indiglo , Stephanie Marie , sbon , SapphirexIce , Ajax , Anjulie , liilii080 , PunkyB , purplekidney , Rossie , CandyGirly , MaryExy , Keegski , Philipxxx , Miss Anonymous , kelaaa33wish , TameTemptress , PiratePrincess , ms.anon , Kdlips , xrockergirlx , playtimeohsofun , Ryuson , lanky , Caprieclipse , Breas , C-Rae , Piña Colada , amandaco2011 , Beck , Squeaky , Stagger13 , duff , ninaspinkturtle , bayosgirl , TheHardOne , jedent , ToyQuest , pixxie87 , Teacookie , fufucat , A.Mari , reddead , LAndJ , guard083 , fredacarl , richsam , SJ88 , Mx.Nekora , All His , Highmaintenancegirl916 , Lavendar , LunaLuthor , Chefbriapink , mamaseatspoop , Fluffy Snuggles , falalena , Clock Chime , Septimus
98
ONE
Tori Rebel , LuLu Love , Throwingawaysoon , kck , Miss Naughty Kitty , Mistress Kitty , Airplane , SerenityRed , LittleMermaid , kokopelli , Rebecca.Keyes , Danneh , Septimus
13
Lifestyles
Liz2 , MuffysPinguLove , joja , OhMy! , Viktor Vysheslav Malkin , ~LaUr3n~ , Trashley , Midway through , Phoenix713 , Cadence , tim1724 , MeliPixie , EvilHomer , SapphirexIce , viciouschristine , Fullbeauty , Endocott , cocorochelle , kokopelli , BeautiFullFigured , gehuwd , duff , Mx.Nekora , aliceinthehole , Rebecca.Keyes , Zandrock , karenm , Cynoc
28
Kimono
darthkitt3n , Cadence , SerenityRed , purplekidney , Eva Schwaltz , Amazonia Dentata , kokopelli , ohmai , Teacookie , Owl Identified , Greenleaf
11
Beyond Seven
Cadence
1
Crown
Kindred , kck , Cadence , RammaJamma , Howells , Greenleaf
6
Trustex
Glyde
Tori Rebel , charcat
2
The Ever Popular Other - Please Explain
Liz2 , Annemarie , SexYnCute Couple , Lady Venus , Cadence , vegan.guy , SerenityRed , *Ashley* , Antipova , Pixie5 , potstickers , PDXlady , greed , All His , tigertiger , xilliannax , pinkpottergirl , Rebecca.Keyes , Checkmate , sexykiss
20
Total votes: 221 (178 voters)
Poll is closed
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Contributor: Alicia Alicia
I haven't actually needed to use a condom in 9 years, BUT back when I did I always liked trojans the best. Since it's been so long there are probably new ones that I am just not aware of though.
08/09/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
I am, when I use them, a Durex and ONE girl. Durex Love is by far my trustworthy standby, but I really like ONE and think they make a good quality condom, plus they appeal to my artistic side. I also used to like Atlas brand which I didn't list only because it's less popular and rarely seen in stores.

My worst condom experiences, by far have been with the Trojan Enz. They were sooo fragile and consistently when I was younger, and I knew other people at the same time that had similar experiences and a few that became pregnant from them. I haven't used one in years so hopefully they've improved but I'll never trust the brand again.
08/09/2010
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
We rarely use condoms for sex, but I do have a box of Lifestyles polyisproine condoms for use with toys on occasion. I'm allergic to latex, and it is virtually impossible to find large size condoms in polyisproine. Durex makes a large size condom in a different plastic, but it has an unacceptably high breakage rate.

We'd probably use them more if we could find the right combination of size and formulation.
08/09/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
Quote:
Originally posted by Alicia
I haven't actually needed to use a condom in 9 years, BUT back when I did I always liked trojans the best. Since it's been so long there are probably new ones that I am just not aware of though.
I very rarely use them with my current partner because he's had a vasectomy and we're monogamous and tested, but before him I used them frequently, and before my first marriage as well.
08/09/2010
Contributor: Sexy Machine Sexy Machine
My wife and I dont use condoms anymore, but when we did it was always trojans
08/09/2010
Contributor: Envy Envy
I only have used trojans so I can't say for certain but it's what I picked. Open to try others though.
08/09/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
I've always, always loved Durex. Something about Trojan just seemed too...cocky, and I disliked it.
08/09/2010
Contributor: Liz2 Liz2
Happily we are not using condoms at present as I now have an IUD. We used condoms for over a year...Okeido were awesome but expensive but I did find a place to buy in larger quantities, reasonably. EF had them but only in 3 packs. My b/f has a large head and they fit him comfortably w/o complaints. LifeStyles were tight but the latex odor is so not sexy to me.
08/09/2010
Contributor: Alicia Alicia
Quote:
Originally posted by Tori Rebel
I very rarely use them with my current partner because he's had a vasectomy and we're monogamous and tested, but before him I used them frequently, and before my first marriage as well.
Yea, 9 years ago is when I got together with my husband. We were monogamous and tested and I was on bc pills so that's when we stopped using them. Actually though I think we did use them for a while after we had our third child and before his vasectomy had taken affect. I'm pretty sure we used trojans at that time too!
08/09/2010
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Never really used condoms with my wife except for a few months after the birth of our children. I tried a bunch of different brands and generally liked Crown.
08/09/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
Never really used condoms with my wife except for a few months after the birth of our children. I tried a bunch of different brands and generally liked Crown.
I've never been a fan of Crown but the people that I know that use them never seem to want to use anything else! They definitely seem to have customer loyalty on their side
08/10/2010
Contributor: sexyhellokitty sexyhellokitty
Hubby and I always used Trojan when we first got together.
08/10/2010
Contributor: Annemarie Annemarie
I keep some condoms on hand for some toys, but they're generally whatever's cheap and has good ratings, since strength isn't a big deal.
08/10/2010
Contributor: joja joja
I quite like the Lifestyles ultra-ribbed (name changed to "vibra ribbed" recently, I think) condoms. They're the only ribbed condoms that have ever really made a difference for me - mostly because the ribs extend all the way to the tip, which is where they actually feel good. The sensation of ribs on my labia is much more irritating than arousing.

Other than that, neither I nor my partner particularly care. We usually get huge variety packs of condoms online and just grab one without thinking. The only time he's ever spoken up is when we unknowingly got one with desensitizing cream in the tip.
08/11/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
Quote:
Originally posted by joja
I quite like the Lifestyles ultra-ribbed (name changed to "vibra ribbed" recently, I think) condoms. They're the only ribbed condoms that have ever really made a difference for me - mostly because the ribs extend all the way to the tip, ... more
I've always liked the variety packs as well...it's how I've gotten to try just about every brand out there and how I found some of the ones I really like.
08/11/2010
Contributor: seaofneptune seaofneptune
Trojan, I've rarely had a breakage and they are comfortable. So I go with these!
08/11/2010
Contributor: OhMy! OhMy!
We used to use Trojan, but after switching to Lifestyles Ultra Thin, we've never looked back! They're ultra thin for sensation, and are not as restrictive as most Trojans. We haven't had any breakages or tears in the 5+ years we've used them.
08/26/2010
Contributor: Viktor Vysheslav Malkin Viktor Vysheslav Malkin
Quote:
Originally posted by Tori Rebel
I know we all have our allegiances to different brands of condoms but I was wondering which would really come out ahead, and why. If you have a favorite, or favorites, please explain - if there is a brand you do NOT like, please tell us why too. I ... more
Trojan, and Lifestlyes here. I can so no way to contempo.
09/30/2010
Contributor: Throwingawaysoon Throwingawaysoon
I like the ONE condoms. The glow in the dark ones are my favorite It's like a little lightsaber! (I don't care that I sound like a kid, Star Wars is epic, and I call it my lightsaber!) *awkward silence...* so... yeah. After those I like the Trojan Intense ribbed.
09/30/2010
Contributor: Hot'n'Bothered Hot'n'Bothered
Hubby and I don't use them now unless I'm on anti biotics or something, but it's always been trojans..
10/01/2010
Contributor: SexYnCute Couple SexYnCute Couple
I chose other because my partner and I are allergic to latex, so we use lambskin
10/03/2010
Contributor: Lily Night Lily Night
Quote:
Originally posted by Tori Rebel
I know we all have our allegiances to different brands of condoms but I was wondering which would really come out ahead, and why. If you have a favorite, or favorites, please explain - if there is a brand you do NOT like, please tell us why too. I ... more
I prefer durex because they tend to have a nicer fit and i've been told that the taste on the flavored ones last longer than some other brands we've tried
10/10/2010
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
As a whole, Trojan and Lifestyles have the best lubricants and naturally contoured shapes. Trojan has the best larger condoms and they both have great specialty condoms.

Durex used to be my favorite but they just aren't keeping up with Trojan the last few years.
10/10/2010
Contributor: Trashley Trashley
I loveeee me some rough riders. It may be the studs and ribs, but mainly, just the nostalgia.
10/10/2010
Contributor: Midway through Midway through
I'm allergic to latex... so my selection is biased, which sucks. There's not many condoms I CAN use.. which makes things extremely difficult and frustrating for me and my partners.
10/11/2010
Contributor: Miss Naughty Kitty Miss Naughty Kitty
I just really like ones packaging and my doctor has been giving me them free lol Other wise i don't have a fav.
10/11/2010
Contributor: wondertoes wondertoes
Not currently using, but I prefer Durex. Trojans BURN me down there! Same with one of my best friends.
10/14/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
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Originally posted by Miss Naughty Kitty
I just really like ones packaging and my doctor has been giving me them free lol Other wise i don't have a fav.
I love their packaging! I also like that you can submit your own designs to be considered for their packaging. I was on their 'street team' for a while and got TONS free.
10/14/2010
Contributor: Alegria Alegria
Quote:
Originally posted by Tori Rebel
I love their packaging! I also like that you can submit your own designs to be considered for their packaging. I was on their 'street team' for a while and got TONS free.
Did you have a good experience? I'm considering doing this on my university campus but I can't find anyone who will do it with me
10/14/2010