Preference in condoms? Proving one is STD-free?

**Jester55** · 06-17-2010, 01:22 AM

Man, this forum is dead leading up to July 4 week. Guess you've all done this before, and know what to expect. Us, not so much.

Obviously, we're bringing a supply of condoms... both for me and the random idiot who comes ill-prepared to indulge my wife in her fantasies. As Lifestyle virgins... what is preferred in the community?

I'm thinking avoiding the foul-smelling (and tasting) nonoxyl-9 spermicidal ones, and even avoiding the generally lubricated ones... and bringing/using unlubricated ones coupled with our own latex-safe lubricants (which have MUCH nicer flavors than your typical condom).

We're probably not planning on using condoms for oral (either for head or dental dams for cunny). Is this typical?

Do lifestylers typically bring recent "negative STD reports" with them, or are things (scarily) a bit more informal, trusting condoms and knowledge/experience to protect? I'd hate for us to pull out STD lab result cards to prove we're clean, only to find that doing so is.... rude. I'd considered having recent test results laminated to be water safe and ready for inspection..... but is that common/appropriate?

Jester

**HedoJoe** · 06-17-2010, 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by Jester55

Obviously, we're bringing a supply of condoms... both for me and the random idiot who comes ill-prepared to indulge my wife in her fantasies. As Lifestyle virgins... what is preferred in the community?

You are going to get so many responses on people preference. I have tried so many different ones in all sizes, shapes and color and my preference is Trojan Magnum Thin. It is based on comfort

Originally Posted by Jester55

I'm thinking avoiding the foul-smelling (and tasting) nonoxyl-9 spermicidal ones, and even avoiding the generally lubricated ones... and bringing/using unlubricated ones coupled with our own latex-safe lubricants (which have MUCH nicer flavors than your typical condom).

We're probably not planning on using condoms for oral (either for head or dental dams for cunny). Is this typical?

Do lifestylers typically bring recent "negative STD reports" with them, or are things (scarily) a bit more informal, trusting condoms and knowledge/experience to protect? I'd hate for us to pull out STD lab result cards to prove we're clean, only to find that doing so is.... rude. I'd considered having recent test results laminated to be water safe and ready for inspection..... but is that common/appropriate?

Bring what would be within your own comfort level. Our play bag includes my preference (see above) as well as an assortment pack. It also includes flavored condoms for people who want to use them for oral. We have had only one couple tell us that they required condoms and dental dams. I would not be pulling out your latest STD test. I have never seen anyone do this. Use caution. Don't jump into a pool where you don't know the depth.

**CopNkitten** · 06-22-2010, 07:19 AM

Magnum XL

**NorthernBoy** · 06-22-2010, 07:28 AM

The best marketing ploy by the rubber manufactures was to label some of them XL.... What guy would ever buy the small ones. Can you imagine going to the Walgreen store and ask the lady "do you have extra small condoms?" "I only see big ones" .... Or shopping with you new date... "I just need the average ones that aren't for extra large cocks..."

To funny. I don't believe they even dreamed up the XL condoms since the last time we bought rubbers.

NB

**CopNkitten** · 06-22-2010, 09:44 AM

I got the ones that are not XL and they are way to tight.
Not bragging but at 7 3/4" plus the ring (prince albert piercing), reg size just is too damn tight.
Paul....

**happycpl** · 11-10-2010, 03:30 PM

I use Trojan Supra polyurethane. Oderless. Tasteless (I am told) and almost like having nothing on.
I like em. We also have not insisted in use for oral to-date.

**Elle & Jaybyrd** · 11-10-2010, 08:13 PM

Just curious.....What do people use if they are allergic to latex? My understanding is that sheep skin is not good enough.

**happycpl** · 11-10-2010, 08:32 PM

They use polyurethane .. i was put on to them by a girl who couldn't use latex .. I'm not alergic, nor do I know anyone but her who is, but they fit so nice and don't smell like a goodyear tire that I kept using them in general. They're about 2x the cost of latex, but for the number of times I have to use a condom, it's not a big deal vs. the comfort etc.