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  • SillyPhillyGirl
    Junior Member
    • Oct 2014
    • 8

    Textured vs Bare skin

    I'm on birth control so my partner and I don't use condoms, before we stopped using condoms we only used the standard condoms and occasionally ultra-thin. I immensely enjoy the feel of sex without condoms but I'm curious about the ribbed and textured condoms. However, I'm concerned that suddenly deciding to use a textured condom after not using any would make my partner feel like he can't satisfy me on his own.

    Do textured and 'her pleasure' condoms even live up to the hype? And how can I suggest we try them without hurting his feelings?
  • Gary7
    Member
    • Aug 2013
    • 56

    I haven't used condoms in ages so I can't speak to that question, but I have NEVER had a woman suggest anything that she thought would enhance her sexual pleasure hurt my feelings. I think it's very hot knowing my woman is thinking about ways to have more fun with sex. Just tell him you think it would be fun to try.

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    • effy2014
      Veteran Member
      • Apr 2014
      • 1777

      SPG:

      I wouldn't waste my time on ribbed condoms. It was a while ago (and they may have gotten better) but I never thought that they did anything.

      That said, do not give up on your quest for more pleasurable sex. There are lots and lots of toys, some that he can wear, which can stimulate you in various ways. Sit down with him and explore the web pages of a sex store (Amazon sells a lot of them) . . . Good Vibrations in San Francisco (they are on the web) is very descriptive, user friendly and focused on women (it is run by lesbians). His feelings will not be hurt.
      "The only consistent feature of all of your dissatisfying relationships is you." Despair.com "Dysfunction"

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      • Motorguy
        Veteran Member
        • Mar 2014
        • 3921

        Well yea I have not used condoms in like forever it seem like. But it's been 27 years now that me and wife have not used condoms. There no reason that we would ever used them again. So I really can't give you a idea SillyPhillyGirl, what condoms would feel good or not LOL.
        When out driving always turn left. Then, should you become lost, you can find your way home by reversing the procedure and always turning right.

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        • fjord
          Junior Member
          • Oct 2014
          • 6

          agree. I often go shopping with my bf to choose condoms that I like ) he's completely okay with that

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          • shoshannah
            Veteran Member
            • Nov 2010
            • 228

            I'm on birth control too, so we almost never use condoms. On the rare occasion that we have (such as when I have had to take antibiotics), I've never found a condom, ribbed or otherwise, that did anything for me or improved on the feeling of naked sex.

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            • Something_Awesome
              Veteran Member
              • Apr 2014
              • 1219

              I honestly don't think you will feel a difference. I've experimented with a bunch of different comdoms, so you can trust me on this one. I did not feel a difference either, btw.
              "Are you serious? You're bleeping THAT girl?" - jen1447

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              • kira
                Veteran Member
                • Feb 2008
                • 986

                I find condoms overall to be more comfortable with my very sensitive urethra and occasional dryness. It works even better than lube on it's own. I never felt any difference in various types of condoms. A condom is a condom on my end.

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                • Obelisk
                  Veteran Member
                  • Jul 2013
                  • 441

                  I'm snipped, so I haven't had to use a condom for a while.

                  But I remember my favorite one was the one that has a wide pouch (while being snug at the base, I forget what they are called). Typical condoms choke the crap out of my wood, but the wide ones felt so free that they were the closest to the bare feeling I ever got with condoms.
                  Pigeonholer extraordinaire!

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                  • calibri~
                    Veteran Member
                    • May 2014
                    • 484

                    I actually think that the textured condoms with rings of ribbing are quite pleasant as a change to normal condoms, dotted efforts do nothing for me, but I still wouldn't choose to use textured condoms if on bc as naked feels much better. Give them a try as an experiment.
                    “...choose to believe in your own myth
                    your own glamour
                    your own spell
                    a young woman who does this
                    (even if she is just pretending)
                    has everything....”
                    ― Francesca Lia Block, How to (Un)cage a Girl

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