Can't feel anything Try a thinner, higher quality condom such as Beyond Seven , Maxx, or Kimono . Try condoms and lubes without nonoxinol 9 spermicide. Nonoxinol 9 can irritate the lining of the vagina or anus and cause numbness and it tastes and smells awful. For the same reasons, use lubes without spermicide. For those of us who grew up with the older, thicker type of condoms, it's no wonder we hate condoms.
Condoms are a lot better nowadays.
They are not only thinner, they are more reliable. More than anything, a drop of lube in the tip will make it feel more natural. Water conducts heat better than latex, and more play in tip means more sensation on the most sensitive part of the penis. Condoms break Make sure you don't leave any air pockets in the tip of the condom. There should be a loose little reservoir at the tip.