Durex Extra Safe Condoms

*Please note - this is a genuine review of a consumer product that, by its very nature, contains direct reference to sexual health issues that some readers may find uncomfortable. Frankly, it amazes me these days that things like condoms are still considered to be something naughty, something never to be discussed. It's no surprise that the UK has an alarming rate of unwanted teenaged pregnancies when you consider the limited public awareness of something as simple as the condom. Whether the Pope likes it or not, condoms save lives - literally. Society can either bury its head in the sand or accept the world's sexuality and manage it appropriately. I don't ...  Read the complete review

Condoms - annoying little devices, but so useful in preventing against STD's and Pregnancy . Of course, there are many other contraceptives for avoiding pregnancy, but condoms are really the only way to prevent against STD's. These cost me £ 6.42 for a box of 12 from my local chemist - the reason I picked up this particular brand is that they have extra spermicidal lubricant, which obviously kills the little swimmers, and also they're made of a slightly thicker latex . As my fella and I were going through a bit of an experimental stage, we'd decided to *ahem* approach sex from a different angle, and I wanted a bit of extra protection . The condoms ...  Read the complete review

Welcome to the first in what I hope to be a long line of condom tests. I'm running for the crown of Condom Queen so Leahslad watch out!!! Condoms... annoying little things you get used to using if you don't want little baby things inside you but are a bit of a ninfo like me! I can't stand the pill, makes me crazy so believe me, I know condoms! These little babies (condoms!)came from Tesco at £5.99 for 12. This pleased me, adds a little onto your shopping bill but a lot less expensive than the old chemist or vendor. The beauty of these and the reason I decided to pick them up before I thought of entering into this condom challenge ...  Read the complete review

Hello and welcome to what is becoming a regular slot on the Steven Phillips condom tester page. Tonight my loving girlfriend agreed to let me test a rather annoying condom known as the 'Durex Extra Safe Condom'. WHY I TRIED IT: Those who have read my other two opinions on condoms will know that I have tried Ribbed (excellent) and Avanti (natural but felt too thin, like it was going to snap), so i thought I would go the opposite way today and get a think piece of rubber over it. WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: I was expecting some huge bulky piece of rubber to plop out of the packet when I opened this one, I was surprised. It doesnt ...  Read the complete review

Something to notice about the "Extra Safe" range by Durex is that, contrary to popular belief, they don't actually contain spermicide. I think they used to, but for some reason they not only don't list it as an ingredient but there is now a small piece on the packet about it, saying "These condoms do not contain spermicide" (or words to that effect). So the basis for the "Extra Safe" description is that they are slightly thicker than average, and that they contain extra lubricant (presumably to reduce the chance of them breaking). There's nothing particularly special about these. They don't feel any thicker than other ...  Read the complete review