When we set out to create a report that would review ribbed condoms, the first thing we figured you would want to know was do ribbed condoms work. Imagine our surprise when we discovered that another frequently asked question on the topic was whether ribbed condoms hurt.
Although the two primary reasons for using a condom are for protection against unwanted pregnancy as well as for not wanting to contract a sexually transmitted disease, the condom industry has decided to make them more desirable by finding ways to deliver greater pleasure and more intense sensation, both for the wearer as well as his partner. And ribbed condoms most surely fall into that category.
We had heard very good things about the Beyond Seven brand, and so when we looked at the Beyond Seven Studded Sheerlon condom we had high hopes. We learned that Sheerlon is an advanced material that is so strong and durable, it can be made a great deal thinner than the ordinary latex rubber condom. The studded Stimu-Texture condom features the same material but with the extra addition of sensuous ribs and dots. This may contradict their slogan as being the closest thing to nothing at all, because this ribbing is obviously intended to add something more. The consumer who reviewed this product seemed not to notice the ribs and dots, however, because he found the experience to be less than pleasant. Specifically he said its lubricant was too sticky and was even difficult to wipe off completely.
If the studded model was not one of the best ribbed condoms, then we hoped Trojan Intense ribbed condoms would prove to deliver more pleasure. It was a bit confusing because we were familiar previously with their Ultra Ribbed condom, but they seem to have been replaced by Intense Ribbed ones. Unable to discover whether they were two different products or the same one with only a name change, we found there is a new product Trojan Ecstasy Ribbed. Part of the Trojan Her Pleasure line, what is unique about Ecstasy condoms is the design and shape. There are horizontal ribs placed at the first part of the condom that were so positioned to add to enhanced female stimulation.
Another interesting marketing innovation is the Trojan 2Go package that makes it more convenient for a woman to carry two condoms securely in her wallet, pocket or purse.
Extreme pleasure during lovemaking is a promise offered by Durex Intense Sensations condoms. They are designed in the classic, straight shape but they are covered with hundreds of raised studs that are said to provide intense sensations during thrusting.
No matter what brand of ribbed condom you select, it is recommended to use extra lube with them for less discomfort. If you add extra lubrication, however, make sure you have not chosen an oil-based lube, because this can cause damage to the latex and possibly result in a condom that is torn, broken or otherwise damaged.