The Best Condoms in 2019

The first rubber condom was manufactured in 1855, and somehow, 164 years later, there isn’t a better method of preventing both STI transmission and unwanted pregnancy. Still, condoms have come a long way in the past century and a half, now coming in different materials, textures, sizes, flavors, and colors. A few even glow in the dark, in case you want your penis to look like a uranium rod. For GQ’s “Best Stuff” we’ve narrowed down the best condoms currently on the market depending on what it is, specifically, you look for in a condom.

The Best All-Around Condom

Skyn Original condoms

Skyn is the king of all condoms. Why? It feels the best. And it's incredible tear resistent. It’s also not made of latex, so you needn't worry about a partner with a latex allergy. They call the soft, non-latex material SKYNFEEL, and it’s as strong as premium latex brands, without feeling like a crinkly plastic bag. SKYNFEEL also manages to increase sensitivity—there's just something about the way the thin material "hugs" your member. Bonus: It's naturally lubricated, which really comes in handy in case you don’t have any spare lube around.

Amazon

$11

The Best Eco-Friendly Condom

Sustain Ultra Thin condoms

Describing themselves as a “vagina-friendly,” sexual wellness brand Sustain lists every single ingredient in their condom (which the FDA doesn’t actually require). "Vagina friendly" in this case means no fragrances, dyes, petrochemicals, or nitrosamines. They also use fair-trade rubber. And their condoms are completely vegan (most condoms have casein, a diary byproduct). If that wasn’t enough, Sustain also donates 10% of their proceeds to organizations that provide access to female reproductive health and family planning services.

Sustain Natural

$14

The Best Textured Condom

Durex Performax Intense condoms

We don't recommend whipping out a textured condom without discussing it with your partner first. They’re not for everyone. But if you and your partner are people who like a little friction, then you should try the Durex Performax Intense. It’s both ribbed and dotted, and according to Durex’ website, "designed to speed her up and slow him down” (the aytpical texture along with the "special delay lubricant" feature can help prolong sexual performance).

Durex

$12

The Best Ultra-Thin Condom

Skyn Elite condoms

Skyn Elite, with it's barely-there thinness, is probably the closest you can get to condom sex that feels like condom-less sex. It's also available on Amazon, which makes life easy for anyone who still feels like an embarrassed teenager when entering a drugstore to buy condoms.

Amazon

$24

The Best Condom for Maximizing Your Partner's Pleasure

Trojan Fire and Ice condoms

Fire and Ice isn’t a universally pleasurably condom (whereas Skyn Elite is). It’s a preference, and while many folks love it, some folks don’t like the tingling sensation it provides. Fire and Ice uses dual action lubricant which delivers a “hot and cold” sensation to both you and your partner. It's like an Icy Hot packet, but instead of putting it on your sore neck, you're wrapping it around your penis. Some like the tingly heat. Some do not. Only one way to find out which camp you fall into.

Amazon

$8

The Best Condom for Big Guys

Trojan Magnum Bareskin condoms

The Magnum is a classic for a reason and the Magnum Bareskin builds on the that deserved reputation by making it even thinner (thereby increasing sensitivity, but maintaining the same tough-to-break material strength). The well-hung men of Amazon agree: Bareskin currently has 138 reviews and a 4.6 star rating.

Amazon

$15

The Best Condom for a Good Cause

Durex RED condoms

If you want for a condom with a cause, look no further: With every RED condom purchase, a percentage of the proceeds goes to The Keeping Girls in School Programme in South Africa, a non-profit aimed at decreasing the number of HIV/AIDS diagnoses in young women. Additionally, over the course of three years, Durex plans to donate $5 million to the Global Fund, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will match Durex’ donation bringing the grand total to $10 million.

Durex

$6

The Best Condom for Smaller Guys

OKAMOTO Rilakkuma Meets Honey condoms

There's no question your partner will find the packaging of these Japanese condoms “cute.” Without a doubt, they are. They'll also make you feel like a Magnum man, since likely, it'll feel much tighter than most condoms, and won't reach all the way down to your base. That's why OKAMOTO won't work if you're of large or regular size, but it's perfect if you’ve noticed that most condoms are too long or fit loosely.

OMG JAPAN

$11