There would not be a complete condom review if the information failed to include the many different varieties of specialized condoms that are now on the market. These include ones that are ribbed, colored, glow in the dark and are flavored.
Lifestyles makes an assortment of flavored condoms with their brand name of Lifestyles Luscious flavors. The different tastes include chocolate, strawberry, blueberry, vanilla and banana. It is our guess that younger couples may be more tempted to give these products a try, at least once anyway. Advertised as providing extra excitement and fun, nevertheless these flavored condoms are also lubricated so as to be more comfortable and natural feeling. When we read two reviews of them, both consumers gave us the impression they were a little disappointed that the flavors were not more intense. One user said the flavor is not much taste, even though awarding a five star rating. The second said for her there was little taste but her husband loved them, and her rating was four stars. Although the flavor was not as intense as she expected, she also said that it wasn't bad and they would use them again.
In a similar style are Contempo Rough Rider Lucious Flavors Condoms. We have seen Contempo Rough Rider Lucious Flavors in banana, strawberry, and vanilla.
A company called Global Protection is selling glow in the dark condoms by the brand name of Night Light. It is a three-layer condom with the middle layer having the safe, non-toxic phosphorous pigment that glows in the dark, while the inner and outer layers are regular latex. Although we have not tried them personally, it is our suspicion that they would be thicker and therefore less sensitive than regular or thin condoms, but the fact that they are luminous in the dark adds extra fun and excitement to stimulate a couple's lovemaking. A different manufacturer, Four Seasons, offers a vibrating penis ring that glows in the dark. Two batteries are included and one size fits all.
Colored and scented products are available as Durex Tropical Condoms. Look for mint, banana, strawberry, orange flavored and scented. Lifestyles makes a black condom called the Tuxedo that they are marketing as sleek and styled for more formal occasions. Their information relates them being midnight black and lubricated for a natural silky smooth feeling.
These novelty condoms are most likely going to help out a couple who have been together for a while and are looking to add a bit of spice back into their relationship. We would not recommend them on a first date unless the individual is wishing to make a very strong impression on their new friend.