At QC
we strive to make sure all of your questions are
answered before you buy. Check out QC's
Condom Resource Center; our very own collection
of the most common condom questions. Still not
sure which condom is right for you? Check out
the QC Condom Chooser and let us match you with
your perfect condom!
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Condoms are too small. |
Wearing
a poorly fitted condom can greatly diminish the
satisfaction of your sex. Condoms that are too
small can suffocate your penis and cause pain or
discomfort. Luckily, condom manufacturers are
finally making a large selection of larger sized
condoms designed for men of stature. Check out our huge selection of larger sized condoms.
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| Standard
Condom are too big. |
Choosing
the right size condom is extremely important.
Condoms that are too big can slide off easily,
spilling sperm everywhere. To combat this
problem manufacturers make smaller sized condoms
for less endowed guys. Check out our huge selection of smaller sized condoms.
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| What
should I do if a condom breaks? |
The
first thing to do is stay calm and not panic.
Just because a condom has broken does not mean
you are going to become pregnant or get an STD.
If the condom breaks inside the vagina grab hold
of the base of the condom and pull out slowly.
If pregnancy is a chief concern you can begin by spreading
contraceptive foam around the vagina. This
contraceptive foam has a highly concentrated
spermicide which can kill most sperm. You shold also follow up with a gynecologist for a pregnancy test and/or an "emergency" morning after pill. If you
think you may have been exposed to a STD you
should be tested by your doctor as soon as
possible. The best way to prevent this scenario
altogether is to store and use condoms
correctly.
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| How
are condoms tested? |
All
of the condoms available at QuikCondoms.com are
FDA approved, meaning they have passed the
government standards for safety and reliability.
Be wary of novelty or vending machine condoms as
many are not approved for actual intercourse.
Most manufacturers do batch testing where
samples of all batches are tested for strength,
bursting point, and quality. If the samples
provide a sampling distribution
inconsistentư with a safe batch the entire
batch is thrown out.ư
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| Do
I need spermicide? |
Using
a spermicide is added protection against
pregnancy. Some spermicides have been shown to
reduce the transmission rates of STD's as well.
If peace of mind is important to you using a
spermicide might not be a bad idea. Check out our huge selection of spermicidal condoms.
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| Do
I need extra lubrication? |
Most
condoms come slightly lubricated to help reduce
friction. It's not a bad idea, however, to use a
little additional lube, especially if your
sessions last for quite a while. Lubrication is
proven to increase sensation and decrease the
failure rate of condoms.ư
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| Condoms
take away the feeling. |
Lack
of sensation is the single most common excuse
for not using a condom. However, in the last
couple of years condom manufacturers have
focused more and more on pleasure than ever
before- with some condoms ranking as high or
higher than not using one at all !! There are
several ways to get more feeling out of your
condoms. First, try a thinner condom. The
thinner the condom the more feeling you get.
Most manufacturers now make extra thin condoms. You can also try a shaped
condom. Shaped condoms have more material at the
head of the penis than regular condoms. This
extra material rubs on the tip of the penis and
adds a tremendous amount of new sensation. The
two most popular shaped condoms are the Inspiral
and the Pleasure Plus. Finally, adding a few
drops of lube to the inside of your
condom is an easy trck to add sensation to all
condoms. Check out our huge selection of thin and extra head room condoms.
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| Can
condoms be re-used? |
No,
condoms should never be re-used for any reason.
Use a new condom for each sexual act.
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| What
is a Female Condom? |
A
female condom is a condom that fits inside the
vagina instead of outside the penis. They can be
put in up to 8 hours before use and are made of
heat sensitive polyurethane. Female
condoms are reported to feel better than
regular condoms due to their large size and
unique feel. For more information read full article on the female condom.
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| My
condoms always break, what should I do? |
The
most common cause for condom failure is improper
use. Read "How to put on a condom" to
make sure you are putting your condoms on right.
Also, make sure you are storing your condoms in
proper conditions where the temperature is not
too hot or cold. Finally, never use expired condoms
as this can lead to increased failure
rates.ư If you are still experiencing condom failure try using an extra strength condom.
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| How
should condoms be stored? |
Condoms
should stored in a cool, dry place away from
direct sunlight. Regardless of what your pappy
says you should never keep a condom in your
wallet. Furthermore, keeping condoms in the car
can expose them to extreme temperatures in both
the summer and wintertime.ư
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| What's
the proper way to put on a condom? |
Simply
put: Pinch the air out of the tip, place on
penis, and roll downwards. For complete
instructions see "How to put on a condom" or "How to put on a condom with your mouth"
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| I'm
allergic to latex. Can I still use condoms? |
The
alternative to latex is polyurethane.
Polyurethane is also thinner, stronger, and more
heat sensitive than latex. If you're allergic to
latex check out our selection of polyurethane condoms.
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