Big decision includes shopping for the right condom Dear Harlan, I've been dating this guy for a while and we have decided to take a big step. We're both virgins and we have no idea how to pick the right condom to use. Please explain the differences in them. Going shopping Dear Shopping, Shopping for condoms is like shopping for breakfast cereal. It can be as simple as a corn flakes and as complex as honey, nuts and raisins.
Condoms come in all shapes, colors and sizes.
If you go to your local pharmacy, you'll mostly find regular latex condoms, some lubricated, others non-lubricated and others with or without spermicide. For the maximum protection, use a latex condom in combination with a spermicide. For even more protection, use a contraceptive foam or jelly in addition to using a condom. It's may seem silly, but follow directions. Most condoms fail as a result of human error.