If I’m going to have sex with a guy, I’ll ask him to slip a balloon on his dick. I use condoms. Almost always. It’s not the men, it’s me. I don’t want a baby. Or AIDS. Or crabs. Or random green shit oozing out my hooha. Once we’ve been together exclusively for a while, we’ll talk about going raw. Until then, I’m uber protective about my sexual health. I think men who care about their safety, too, are SEXY. (Sidenote: If I don’t know a guy really well and he wants to nail me without protection, I’m going to assume he generally sticks his lollipop in women wrapper free every time. Or at least very often. That scares me.)
Okay, so, I was inspired to write about condoms because it’s World AIDS Day. According to the CDC, 1 in 5 of the more than one million people in the U.S. living with HIV don’t know even they have it. Earlier, I tweeted the list of NYC free clinics for anonymous HIV testing available in all 5 boroughs. It’s important to get tested and know your status. Check and check; I’m negative. I guess that ends the Public Service Announcement section of today’s blog post. Now, for a related topic, small condoms and large condoms.
One of my exboyfriends from ages ago (in Florida) had a slightly small penis. The condom often slipped off when we had sex. On the other end of the spectrum, I’ve also been with a guy whose member was so large it was kind of hard to stuff it into a standard sized condom. That said, although men often obsess about how they measure up, the truth is: all guys are pretty similar in length and girth. I mean, you know, few men are a thin as a pencil and short as a clitoris. Even fewer are a thick as a baby’s arm and long as a baseball bat from scrotum to tip. Size differences are relatively subtle. That said, if any of you have interesting stories about anecdotes about penis size, feel free to leave them in the comments section below. I’m especially curious to hear a guys’ perspectives about the topic, but women are encouraged to weigh in as well.
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Credit paid: Image of NYC condoms is by Victoria Peckham.
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I must say I LOVE MY PENIS!! /Tom Cruisesque Oprah rant over….
I’m not huge, but not small either. Curved a little to the left and have a head that gets big at just the right time. Built to please, perfect size for both vaginal and Anal sex. The curve is just right for comfortable 69, and G-spot stimulation.
priced to sell!!!
get some TODAY!!!
I used to live by the cliché, ‘It’s not the size of the boat but the motion in the ocean’ then my experiences started to vary much like yours. I don’t like the Titanic. I’ve had some canoes that made waves bordering on tsunami. Anecdote: It comes down to personal preference, experience, and skill. And condoms.
When I first moved to Japan I was a bit surprised when I bought my first pack of condoms. After tearing the first one and shooting the second across the room I realized there might be a bit of a discrepancy here.
I finally got one on but it managed to destroy any vestige of orgasm I was apparently having.
I solved the issue by convincing my Christian step-mom get me the Giant Costco Trojan snack pack and mail it to me 7 day air. I barely made it…
Want to feel like Godzilla? Go stomp on Tokyo for a little while.
To Mike: I always thought that was a rumor that my Asian gfs would tell me. But, now I’m not so sure. One friend of mine is dating an Asian guy and she says that he is like American guys. Size does not matter to me, because there are other ways to get off besides penetration.
Well in Japan it certainly is not a rumor but since I am a nutritionist I have my suspicions as to why.
The first time I entered a Japanese Onsen (bath house) is was so shocked that I literally stared slackjawed. Not only did no one groom themselves but my guess was most of them would be pushing 4 inches erect. This, along with an afro of pubic hair made for a site that was rather like a turtle sticking his head out of the weeds.
In the Japanese defense I believe the younger generation is far more endowed. They are eating a more western diet and things have responded, unfortunately obesity levels have too.
It is pretty amazing what can happen to a body with a different diet. I knew a lot of 100% Japanese girls that grew up in Brazil and to my shock they had boobs and booty to match the locals.
Size does not matter so long as it is wrapped up and you know how to work it. Sorry folks no stories here of unusually large or small penises.
After the first few attempts at sex with my BF and his condoms that were just not working for us as they just did not fit (too tight!), I just looked at him and said, “Hon, these condoms are TOO SMALL for you – you need Magnums!” Next day, he got some, and left me a voicemail saying, “You know, I always hate shopping for condoms, but today, because I was picking up a box of MAGNUMS, I wanted to staple the box to my forehead as I left the store, just letting EVERYONE on the street know that I am a MAGNUM MAN!” *grin*
Needless to say, we tried them out that night, and . . . *sigh* Yes, he IS a “Magnum Man”!
He’s not built too big, but big enough to warrant a larger size – and it makes all the difference!
dkzone: Glad you love your penis, and I hope you are around others who love it too! :)
Pamela: Yeah, the Titanic can be difficult. It’s easier once both parties figure out a way to maneuver it. Generally speaking, if the guy is too large, I can’t be on top. Waaaay too uncomfortable.
Mikethemasterdater: I call bullshit re: the men. Though, I’m with you on the diet stuff. Body sizes (i.e. all part of the body) vary based on tons of different things. For example, we know even identical twins raised by different families in different regions of the country often develop differently — varying in size, height, weight, etc.
Puma73: Ditto on the rumor. I don’t buy it :)
indigodiamond: No need to be sorry. Sounds like things are good for you!
LadyD: YAAAY!! Glad to hear you guys found condoms that fit! Seriously, as you know, it does make all the difference.
I like to think of my penis as its own person, he has a way of leaving ALL those he encounters exxxtremly satisfied and wanting more…..9 1/2 of thick curved meat that will fill the spot quicky…..
Tried the standard size condom and didnt really work, so moved up and work soley with the magnums….more comfortable and allows me to focus on my partners pleasure
Magnums seem to be the big winners for the big guys.
You call bullshit? on what exactly? Take a look at a little Japanese porn and you might be a bit surprised. Sure there are many things that affect appearance but nothing… nothing has had a greater affect on the Asian population then protein intake.
I don’t know what else would cause the younger generation to be more “normal” It certainly isn’t good intentions.
Not like I really care about the size of Japanese penises! It seemed to odd to me that I paid attention to it and a dietary influence seems like the only possible answer.
So what are you calling bullshit on again?
I have been with a few women that I was too large for . I always thought I was pretty average until that second time when you realize it wasn’t the girl… or maybe it was because I have been with girls where it was just fine.
Oh and yes Magnum’s much better . Nothing like being mid-fuck and realizing your condom has broken. Even worse for the woman that has to try and get it out.
Mikethemasterdater: I call bullshit on the dudes. (“Want to feel like Godzilla? Go stomp on Tokyo for a little while.”) I don’t think all Japanese men are small. Some? Maybe. All? I disagree.
lenny: Broken condoms = not fun for anyone.
I did not think that there was much to size until i had a bi experience with a freakishly well endowed guy. Visually it was fascinating
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