Within a few years, the world has seen a major boom in the number of condom brands appearing on the market. The competition in the market is so intense that the big and well known brands are having a great time whilst the other old players or the newbies are just struggling to survive. The survival here is not of the fittest but of the brand that is hyper-active in publicity and boasts of easy availability. So, even if you prefer using Durex condoms but that brand is not available at the pharmacy next to the subway, you would buy any new brand or an old one. Wouldn’t you? So, availability is very important for a brand to survive. The reason why we discussed about competition and availability is because of the fact that this competition is just a repercussion of increased awareness among people. If there was no or little awareness, just one or two brands would have been there and the market wouldn’t be booming with them. So with increased awareness comes carelessness about the correct usage of it. Let’s discuss about how exactly, should you use a condom in the correct way. The correct way to use a condom Firstly, choose a good reputed brand (a new brand can also be of a good quality), say Durex. You can get it from the nearest pharmacist or a vending machine and if you are too shy to buy condoms, you can also buy them from the internet, which would be delivered to you on the same day (this depends on the type of delivery/mail service you choose). But here comes the caution part: you need to choose one that fits your penis size, if it is small in size, it can break/tear during intercourse and can lead to unwanted pregnancy or transmission of STDs while a large sized one may slip off. About the sizes There are four sizes of condoms available: snug fit, extra head room, large and magnum. Snug fits are slightly smaller than the regular ones, usually small sized in width. If regular ones slip-off for you, try snug fit ones. The ones with extra head room are like a light bulb, with more space for men with a bigger penis head. It is for those who find regular ones too suffocating. You can also get some that are larger in girth and length than the regular ones. Magnum sized Trojan condoms are the largest in size, if you have a really big tool. Proper usage, storage and disposal Condoms should be stored in a cool, dry place and away from sunlight. Check the expiry date of the condom first, if it has expired, do NOT use it. Fill air as in a balloon to test if it is okay or broken. Do not use your teeth, sharp nails, scissors or blades to cut open the pack, tear it with your hands gently. Do not use a damaged, used, discoloured or less-elastic product. To put it on, carefully pinch the tip with one hand and roll it over to your erect penis, up to the base. Get rid of the air bubbles, using your hands, add extra lubrication to the outside to avoid breakage due to friction. To dispose the condom, hold it carefully from the base, making sure the semen doesn’t come out, tie a knot and throw it in the trash, not in the toilet. Dealing with tear/breakage If your condom breaks during intercourse, consult your doctor and get a scanning done for STDs and make your partner undergoes a pregnancy test. If your partner is pregnant, use an oral contraceptive within 72 hours of sex only if you do not want to conceive. The convenience that the web world offers you about the facility to buy condoms is an added advantage for you. Always use a condom as some even enhance sexual pleasure and sexual performance.

www. cri-report. com – With the popularization of concepts and knowledge of reproductive health as well as the improvement of people’s living standard, the condom use rate shows the continuous increasing trend. Coupled with its unique effects on the prevention against venereal diseases and AIDS, condom expands itself from single contraception to various functions including contraception, prevention against venereal diseases and AIDS as well as improvement of sexual life quality. Before 2002, condoms belong to the scope of Chinese sanitary product management. The relatively strict management by the government led to low output and limited market scale. Since 2002, the Chinese government has released the control and management of the condom industry, which makes China’s condom industry develop rapidly. In 1995, the annual output of China’s condoms was only 1 billion and that in 2010 was over 9 billion. By the end of 2010, the annual production capability of China’s condoms had already beyond 10 billion. In addition to meeting the domestic demand, the condoms made in China are exported to South Africa, Singapore, Russia and other countries in large volumes. The condom industry is a relatively special industry in China and its market can be divided into two parts. The first part is government procurement. The Chinese government purchases about 2 billion condoms for free distribution every year, which are used for family planning and prevention against venereal diseases. This part of the market is purchased by the governments at all levels from designated enterprises. There were 15 designated enterprises in China in 2010. Although the condoms purchased by the Chinese government are in large volumes, their average unit price is very low with only CNY 0. 15-0. 50 per piece. The market outside government procurement belongs to commercial condom market. This part of market suffers fiercer competition. There exist a large number of condom brand enterprises in China. Its number reaches over 200. Most of these enterprises do not produce condoms and they sell the condoms after packing through domestic order or procurement of imported condoms in bulk. The retail price of condoms sold in Chinese commercial condom market in 2010 was CNY 0. 50-20 per piece. In 2010, the market reached the scale of over CNY 5 billion with higher profit margin, which was the hot spot of competition among enterprises. Condom manufacture belongs to a labor-intensive industry. Compared with the developed countries, China has relatively low labor costs and products with obvious price advantages. Compared with other developing countries, China’s condom manufacturers have obvious advantages in terms of manufacturing technology and prices. Therefore, the export value of condoms by China every year reaches tens of millions of dollars. The condoms are mainly exported to South Africa, Russia and other countries, and some of the condoms are purchased and distributed to the countries having projects by the World Health Organization and United Nations Population Fund. Since some Chinese people consider that the quality of the imported condoms is superior to that of the domestic products. Therefore, China imports condoms in large volumes every year, mainly from Malaysia, Thailand, Japan and other countries. Since 1980, premarital sex and commercial sex have presented the rapid growth trend, which increases the demand for condoms. Although the Chinese government cracks down the commercial sex, the Chinese government has begun to require that nightclubs, hotels and other public places set up condom distribution machines to reduce the transmission of AIDS and other venereal diseases in the case that they are not eliminated. With the rise of consumption level of Chinese people, the number of married women at reproductive age who have given up contraceptive drugs and intrauterine devices but chosen condoms as contraceptive measure will continue increasing.
Combined with various factors, it is predicted that the demand for condoms in China will continue increasing in the next few years. source: http://www. cri-report. com/267-research-report-on-china-s-condom-industry-2011-2012. html Through this report, the readers may obtain the following more information: -Status quo of China’s condom market -China’s condom market competition – Condom purchase situation of the Chinese government -Major Enterprises of China’s condom market -Import and Export of China’s condoms -China’s condom market development trend Following persons are recommended to buy this report: -Condom manufacturers -Condom trade enterprises -Government departments -Research institutes paying attention to the condom industry -Investors paying attention to the condom industry

Ahhh. . . The good old days of the Cold War when we knew the faces of our enemy. Anyone remember all the Russian & American condom jokes going around back then? Jokes about why American men were so big and Russian men were so small. Or why American men were so small and Russian men were so big. Times have changed, obviously. I haven’t heard one of those jokes in years. Times change, as do traditions. In Russia there was a practice that is still carried out, but not to the extent it used to be. This is the tradition of ensuring that the Russian men would grow up to have a big penis. The is how it worked: With the male child, mothers or nurses would yank on his young penis. This was believed to free up the connective tissue, to the ligaments in the penis, so that his member could grow to its longest potential when he became an adult. Sound crazy? Not really. The Suspensory Ligament of the Penis is the main ligament that anchors the penis to the body. Anatomists, scientists, and doctors state that a MINIMUM of 30% of this ligament remains inside of the body and restricts the penis from achieving longer lengths on erection. This is for all men. This is the same ligament penis surgeons cut to increase penile length in some forms of penile surgery. This is the same ligament that weights, traction devices, and pulling mechanisms stretch to make the penis longer. This is the very same ligamentous structure that is targeted with forms of penis exercises to stretch out its length. Amazing, isn’t it? Georg von Neumann

If the condom breaks during sex, you have two things to worry about; pregnancy and contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). If you’re concerned about falling pregnant, ask your pharmacist for an emergency contraceptive pill, also known as the ‘morning-after pill’. If you take it within 72 hours of unprotected sex, you’ll have a 95% to 99% chance of preventing a pregnancy. If you’re concerned about STDs, visit your local clinic, hospital or doctor where you can be tested for anything you might be worried about. Common Diseases to Look out for Chlamydia If left untreated, chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammation and result in infertility. The signs? Look out for more vaginal discharge than usual, a frequent, often burning need to pee, stomach pain, irregular periods and pain or bleeding during sex. Sometimes you can have chlamydia without showing any symptoms, so it’s important to ask your doctor for a test if you think you may be at risk. Gonorrhoea Also referred to as ‘the clap’, gonorrhoea can be symptomless too. You may, however, notice a yellowish discharge and it might sting a little when you pee. Syphilis It can take up to three months to appear. First, you’ll notice a painless sore at the site of the infection, which could be anywhere on your body, not just in the genital area. Later, you’ll develop some or all of the following; a rash that doesn’t itch, flat looking vaginal or anal warts, swollen glands, a loss of appetite, flu like symptoms, fatigue, a white, patchy mouth and tongue, and hair loss. The really scary part is that, while all these symptoms can clear up by themselves, the disease can lie dormant in your system for decades before damaging vitals such as your nervous system and heart. The good news is the above symptoms are easy to treat with a prescribed course of antibiotics. If you suspect you’ve picked up a little more than his phone number, get to a doctor – fast. Genital Herpes Spread not only by oral sex but also by close skin to skin contact, genital herpes symptoms are easy to spot – one or more red bumps that develop into blisters and later become itchy, painful sores. They might heal and vanish without a trace, but the virus lurks in your system forever, playing up at will. Fortunately, your doctor can prescribe intiviral medication to treat your symptoms and help to keep future outbreaks in check.

When you are shopping for a personal lubricant, there are a few factors to consider. Will you be using your personal lubricant with a sex toy? If you plan on using a personal lubricant with your sex toy, it is important to purchase a lubricant that will not potentially damage the sex toy material. If you plan on using a personal lubricant during sexual intercourse in which your partner will be using a condom, it is also important to utilize a lubricant that will not harm the condom material. An oil based lubricant will cause a latex condom to break. Therefore, it is recommended to use a silicone or water based lubricant with condom use. Here are some recommended sex toy and condom safe personal lubricants: Astroglide Personal Lubricant – Astroglide is one of the best water based lubricants on the market. It provides long lasting lubrication and is very easy to clean up. It was made to mimic natural body fluids. Whether you use Astroglide with your favorite sex toy or with your partner, Astroglide is a dependable, long lasting water based lubricant that is ph balanced and will not do damage to latex. Pjur Aqua For Women – This personal lubricant has been a favorite amongst users. Pjur Aqua is also water based and is odorless, non staining, and does not have a sticky feel. Users who have sensitive skin have also reported that Pjur Aqua is gentle and non irritating. Swiss Navy Flavored Lubricants – Add some fun flavors to your intimate encounters. This premium water based lubricant is available in four different flavors including Very Wild Cherry, Passion Fruit, Strawberry Kiwi, and Pina Colada Flavors. Swiss Navy Flavored Lubricants are sugar and paraben free. These lubes are also in a leak proof pump bottle for convenient application. You will appreciate the velvety feel and long lasting lubrication Swiss Navy lubes provide. It is also non staining and safe to use with condoms and sex toys. Wet Original Personal Lubricant – This gentle lubricant contains Vitamin E and Aloe Vera. This is Wet’s best selling lubricant because of its long lasting performance. Wet Original is also colorless, odorless, non staining and will not harm latex or Cyberkin, which is a popular material used in some sex toys. If you want a lubricant that is guaranteed to work and deliver the moisture you need, Wet Original Personal Lubricant is a premium lubricant that you can count on. Probe Light Personal Lubricant – Probe Light is a fantastic lubricant that contains natural ingredients, and does not contain any harsh chemicals. This lubricant is also harmless if swallowed. Probe Light has also been a recommended lubricant by health professionals. This lubricant is also odorless, tasteless, non staining,and not messy. The use of a personal lubricant can make your sexual experience more enjoyable and comfortable. In addition, if vaginal dryness occurs during intercourse, this can cause friction with condom use and potentially cause the condom to tear. Therefore, the use of a personal lubricant will add the needed moisture and minimize the friction on the condom. Remember, when you are shopping for a condom or sex toy safe lubricant, make sure the product is indicated to be safe for sex toy or condom use.