The sizes of popular condoms

Posted on February 16th, 2008 by olga

The most widespread penis length falls somewhere around six inches when erect; anywhere from five to seven inches when erect is considered typical. Condoms are meant to have a little extra space at the tip to allow room for ejaculate. Investigate findings regarding condom size, penis size, and breakage and slippage rates have been mixed. While it is definite that condoms can stretch to many times their normal size (just try having a condom water balloon fight and you’ll end up carrying balloons as big as watermelons), some studies have found that men with larger penises experience condom breakage more frequently than men with typical- or smaller-sized penises (others studies show that breakage rates are the same regardless of penis size). Besides, if a condom is too small, some STIs could be transmitted between the exposed part of the penis and the partner.
Penis girth as well has an effect on how a condom fits. The typical penis girth (circumference) is 4.5 to 5 inches. If your girth is above average, a standard sized condom might feel uncomfortably tight and the larger sized condoms could be suitable for you. For readers whose penis length or girth is less than average, it’s significant to make a note of that ordinary condoms could simply fall off during sex. Snug fit condoms, which are a bit, well, snugger, are a good option for these fellows.
Condom producers may have once catered only to “average” size men; on the other hand, these days’ condoms come in many shapes and sizes. Here is a chart that gives some common measurements for different size condoms:
Length of condom (inches)
7 to 7.8 (Snug)
7.25 to 7.8 (Standard)
7.25 to 8.1(Larger)
Diameter of condom (inches)
1.75 (Snug)
1.75 to 2(Standard)
2 to 2.25(Larger)
As you can see, a condom that is called “large” may actually have similar lengths as another brand’s standard-fit. Different condom produces use slightly dissimilar measurements and have numerous shapes obtainable, so you may want to attempt a few condoms on for size to which is most comfortable. Custom-made condoms do exist and are available on the internet, by mail, or at a sexuality specialty shop.
To discover “how big is big” or where you fall along the penis size continuum, you can measure your erect penis to know certainly. Or for even more fun, have a partner do it! Measure your length from the tip of the head along the upper side of the shaft to the point where the penis joins the body. For girth, measure the penis limits at the widest point using a tape measure or a piece of string. As you almost certainly are aware, condoms are the best way to prevent against STIs as well as a reliable pregnancy prevention method. No matter the size of your penis you should be able to get a condom that fits you well, that will keep you and your partners protected, and allow all the enjoyments of sex to thrive!