The Importance of Using a Proper Condom Size

Size matters … size doesn’t matter … When it comes to a penis, these two statements oftentimes are made.  In the end, when it comes to sexual performance, the actual size of a man’s penis really is not the primary issue.  However, what most people fail to understand that size does matter when you select a condom. 

When considering size and condom use, we will assume for the sake of argument that there are three basic sizes.  Of course, on some level this is an over simplification.  However, for the sake of presenting the information that you need to know about size and condoms, this three tiered distinction will suffice.  The three sizes that will be used to illustrate size and condom use are smaller, medium and larger.  (By using this scaled system, no slight to any man is intended.  Rather, this scale is used to recognize and illustrate the fact that sizes do vary.)

Not only do penises vary in length, they also vary in regard to girth.  Therefore, when considering size and condoms, you need to pay attention not only to the issue of length but also girth.  In fact, in dealing with size and condoms, girth really is the more important consideration.

Of course, the standard condom is designed for a man with what is considered an average size.  Although these is a great deal of talk otherwise, the average male actually is just under six inches in length. 

Girth does vary, no matter the length.  Once again, the more standard sized condom is designed with the girth of the average penis in mind.  (In this article, the average size previously referred to as a medium.)

Some men have a larger endowment, both in length and girth.  In this regard, the more traditional or standard size will not be ideally suited to such an individual.  A number of problems can arise when a larger man forces into a standard size condom.

First, the man likely will not be comfortable and the sexual experience will not as enjoyable.  Second, when a condom is stretched in this manner, condom failure is more likely to occur.

At the other end of the spectrum, if a man has a penis that is a bit smaller than the average, a traditional or regular size condom will not be the literal or proverbial perfect fit.  In more recent times, a line of condoms has been introduced onto the market with this type of endowment in mind.

The benefits to selecting a condom that specifically is designed for a smaller penis include an improvement in comfort and better protection against disease and infections.  As with a larger condom for a person with a larger penis, these products are designed to appropriately fit a penis to enhance  comfort and increase reliability and effectiveness overall.