March 28, 2023 The Newspaper Serving LGBT Los Angeles

The Right Size Condom For You

Condoms and sex seem to be a taboo subject for discussion. Health class 101 points out the male and female anatomy and answers basic questions yet fails to answer more thought provoking questions such as what size condom should one be using?  

A meta-analysis done by the British Journal of Urology International, which found that globally, the average erect penis size is 5.16 inches. A new piece on Playboy.com dives into how you can determine the right condom size for your needs. “The ideal measuring device is probably already in your house. Find a roll of toilet paper. I know this would have been a difficult task earlier this year (#COVID), but I’m confident you have one to spare,” says Megan Stubbs, writer of the piece “The Myth Of Magnum Condoms”.

Stubbs continues, “Make your penis hard and then insert it into the cardboard tube. If it fits in there comfortably, chances are you will do well with most standard-sized condoms out there. If it is a little roomy, you might want to explore the slimmer fitting condoms on the market. If it’s tight or you can’t even put your erect penis into the tube, you should consider exploring the Magnums and other brands on the market.”

The piece points out that finding the right size condom is important so that the condom can work in the way that it’s intended to which is to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. 

According to the LA County Public health website, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have increased significantly in recent years. Based on data recently released by the California STD Control Branch, LA County reported over 85,500 STD cases in 2016, including approximately 59,000 cases of chlamydia, 22,300 cases of gonorrhea, over 4,000 cases of early syphilis, and 37 cases of congenital syphilis. From 2015 and 2016, there was a 4% increase in chlamydia cases, a 27% increase in gonorrhea cases, and a 16% increase in early syphilis cases in LA County. This is consistent with an upward trend in STD incidence observed over the past 5 years across the nation.

A disproportionate number of STD cases occur among men who have sex with men, African American women, and transgender persons. Increasing rates of STDs are also occurring among young people, with youth of color disproportionately affected all the more reason to use the proper condom.

A properly fitted condom is one that fits the penis well, is not too tight, doesn’t cause the user discomfort and more importantly that it doesn’t break. Stubbs says, “If your condom looks like a sandwich bag on your penis, that isn’t a good fit.”

“Knowing the right size and dimension of the condom is great, but you have to take in consideration the variations of your own penis. This is your permission slip to really inspect and get specifics on your penis. Is the head particularly large? Is the shaft slim all the way up and down? Does it have a wider base? These factors can all impact how a condom is both going to fit and feel.”

For a more in depth look visit: https://www.playboy.com/read/the-myth-of-magnum-condoms

Related Posts

Long Beach Businesses with LGBTQ Flags Vandalized

March 24, 2023

March 24, 2023

By Susan Payne Three businesses in Long Beach have reported windows smashed in with one common denominator: visible LGBTQ symbols. ...

Newsom Calls Huntington Beach City Council Decision ‘Rank’

March 24, 2023

March 24, 2023

By Susan Payne Huntington Beach garnered disapproval from Governor Gavin Newsom on its recent decision to ban the flying of...

California’s Affordable Housing Crisis Disproportionately Impacts LGBTQ Adults, UCLA Study Finds

March 24, 2023

March 24, 2023

New Report by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research highlights the connection between lack of affordable housing, delayed access...

Santa Monica Place Invites LGBTQIA+ Artisans to Apply for Made With PRIDE Marketplace

March 21, 2023

March 21, 2023

Partnering with Streetlet, the marketplace will take place each weekend in June and showcase local goods made in Southern California....

Gus Kenworthy’s Gay Kiss Scene in ‘80 for Brady’ Cut Out

March 14, 2023

March 14, 2023

By Susan Payne “80 for Brady,” a 2023 comedy/drama film that follows a group of longtime friends who want to...

Abbey Founder Declares Drag is Not A Crime

March 14, 2023

March 14, 2023

By Susan Payne “Drag is not a crime.” In solidary with drag performers, David Cooley, founder of The Abbey Food...

Grants Available for Long Beach LGBTQ-Owned or Allied Restaurants

March 14, 2023

March 14, 2023

By Susan Payne LGBTQ-owned or allied restaurants in Long Beach are invited to apply for Grubhub’s Community Impact Grants ranging...

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Moves to Ease Restrictions on Blood Donations from Gay and Bisexual Men

March 9, 2023

March 9, 2023

The City of West Hollywood is getting the word out that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued proposed...

Board of Supervisors Approves Motion to Fly Progress Pride Flag in LA County Offices

March 9, 2023

March 9, 2023

Flags will be flown at Los Angeles County facilities where American and California flags are flown each year ​​Los Angeles...

Donatella Versace Visits the Los Angeles LGBT Center

March 9, 2023

March 9, 2023

Hosts master class with CFDA designers This week, the Los Angeles LGBT Center welcomed Donatella Versace, the Chief Creative Officer...

Versace Partners With CFDA on LGBTQ-Focused Initiative

March 6, 2023

March 6, 2023

By Susan Payne Donatella Versace is launching a masterclass at the Los Angeles LGBT Center on March 6 in partnership...

Suspect Pleads Guilty to Killing Los Angeles-Born Gay Man in 1988

March 6, 2023

March 6, 2023

By Susan Payne Last month, an Australian man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 1988 death of an American who...

Bill Introduced for K-12 Statewide Gender-Neutral Restrooms

March 6, 2023

March 6, 2023

By Susan Payne A bill to require K-12 schools in California to provide appropriate and equitable access to gender-neutral restrooms...

UCLA’s New Volleyball Coach’s Gay Journey Reaches Full Circle

March 1, 2023

March 1, 2023

By Susan Payne Playing volleyball in a West Hollywood gym is where Alfred Reft became comfortable with his sexuality, alongside...

Girl Scouts Make Sales at WeHo Bars

March 1, 2023

March 1, 2023

By Susan Payne A Glendale, California Girl Scout has found a new market for cookie sales in West Hollywood.  In...