Condoms and Penis Size

Nowadays, condoms are widely used to prevent the spread of STDs and as an effective means of avoiding an unwanted pregnancy. However, there are still men who are not very comfortable with buying their condoms from pharmacies. This is one of the reasons why in Western countries condoms can be bought through vending machines that keep the buyer's privacy.

However, this creates another problem. Men, who do not by their condoms from pharmacies but from vending machines instead, cannot ask about the specific features of a particular brand of condoms, or about the length and circumference. This is important to know since a condom that is not the right size may tear or slide off the penis during sexual activities. Professional advice is important since some men do not have any idea what size of condoms is best for them; moreover, there are men who cannot rely on standard sizes.

Men with small penis have to deal with their embarrassment when buying condoms. After all, who wants to be seen picking the smallest condom size available? However that feeling of embarrassment is not exclusive solely to men with small penises. Men with larger penises also feel embarrassed when they have to identify the exact size of condoms that fits them just because this is not the most pleasant thing to share.

So if you are not sure what the best condom size is for you, here is a quick reference that can help you identify the right size. The standard Western condom sizes are:

• small - for penis length that is about 6 inches (15 cm) and penis circumference that is 3.9 inches (9.8 cm);
• medium (or regular) - for penis length that is about 6.5 inches (16 cm) and a penis circumference of 4.1 inches (10.4 cm);
• large - for a penis that is about 7 inches (17.5 cm) in length and 4.1 inches (10.4 cm) in circumference;
• extra large - for a penis that is about 7.5 to 8 inches (18.5 to 20 cm) in length and a circumference of 4.3 inches (10.8 cm).