Cheapest Place on earth to have sex

After reading the article, we are sure all of you will agree India is the cheapest place to have safe sex. Read on..

Indian premium condom market is on the edge of collapse credits to a drug pricing order that has set a blanket limit of Rs 6.50 per condom. The manfacturers are not taking this lightly. Almost all the companies that sell premium condoms - TTK Healthcare (Skorecondoms), JK Ansell (KamaSutra condoms), Reckitt Benckiser (Durex condoms, Kohinoor condoms) and Mankind (Manforce condoms) - have challenged the condom pricing order of the National Pharma Pricing Authority (NPPA).

The impact of this regulation will put tremendous pressure on the industry as the consumer pricing in India is already one-fifth of the global pricing.

A packet of 12 premium condoms costs about $7-9 in the US, $6-8 in Australia and $5-7 in Dubai. In India, premium condoms are priced between Rs 16 and Rs 20 per piece. The priciest, DurexRealFeel, costs about Rs 50 a piece.  Even HLL Lifecare Ltd, the largest public sector condom maker and owner of brands such as Moods condoms and Nirodh condoms, has appealed to the government to reconsider its decision, underlining the need to separate the basic utility condom segment from the value added luxury brands.

It is all right to cap the price of basic segment condoms, but the variants in the premium segment are all about innovation. This development would adversely affect the condom industry, killing product innovation.

Indians use up to 2.4 billion condoms annually. But the size of the commercial market is only around Rs 650-700 crore. Manforce Condoms is the market leader with a 28% share, followed by KamaSutra Condoms, which commands about 18%. Next in the pecking order are Kohinoor condoms and Moods condoms, with 13% and 12% market share, respectively.

Those who like luxury may be forced to switch to economy class. No-frills future await for condom industry. No ribs, no dots, no flavours and definitely no scents, but surely maybe smoked rubber. The Indian market will only offer the rubber with no special features, even to those who are willing to pay for that. What's the future? A black market for smuggled condoms!

Types of Durex Condoms and their Prices

Durex the Best Selling Condom Brand in India, constantly revises it's Condom packaging to give a fresh look to the customers, upgrade it's premier Condom Presentations and the main point to increase the prices.

Yes Durex is the most Expensive condom Brand in India. For a pack of 10 Durex condoms, you have to pay Rs.180/- , where as the same variant from Skore condoms will cost you only Rs.80/-

The funniest part is both Durex and Skore condoms were manufactured from the same machines at the factories of TTK Protective Devices Limited. You can check the manufacturing addresses on the packs of respective brands.

Being the best condom brand, Durex has only five condom variants in India, the Delay Condoms, Thin Condoms, Dotted Condoms, Flavored Condoms and the Multi Textured Condoms

Coming to the topic, let see how the Durex has changed over the past 5-6 years

Durex Condoms Price in the year 2012

Durex SUPER THIN condoms – 10s PACK MRP: Rs.80/- per pack

So thin it will leave her wondering, if you are really wearing one

Durex PERFORMA condoms – 10s PACK MRP. Rs.80/- per pack

It's the secret to longer-lasting act. Performa contains a special lube - called Benzocaine - inside the condom which helps the man to control climax and prolong excitement...which means longer-lasting act.

DurexSENSATION condoms – 10s PACK MRP. Rs.80/- per pack

Hundreds of unique raised dots mean more thrills! Giving extra pleasure and added intensity of stimulation.

Durex FLAVOURS condoms – 10s PACK MRP. Rs.100/- per pack

Show your taste for love. And sip its sweet rewards, in the flavours you choose to. Durex Flavour condoms. Available in banana, strawberry and orange to spice up your night.

Durex JEANS condoms – 4s PACK MRP. Rs.40/- per pack

Durex Jeans is cool love wear.It is trendy and it is comfort wear - just like Denim Jeans. Trendy Blue Condom for Cool Lovemaking.

Durex PLEASURE MAX condoms – 10s PACK MRP. Rs.100/- per pack

Now you can ensure maximum stimulation for you and your partner. The specially designed shape with uniquely positioned ribs and raised dots give extra intensity of feeling. Everyone's a winner with this ultimate condom

Durex GREEN APPLE condoms– 4s PACK MRP. Rs.50/- per pack

Durex SUPER THIN ULTIMA condoms– 3s PACK MRP. Rs.50/- per pack

So thin it will leave her wondering, if you are really wearing one. 25% thinner than other latex condoms.Manufactured using DUREX microlayer techonology

Durex Condoms Price in the year 2013

In the year 2013 Durex has increased the price of 10's pack to Rs.120/-from Rs.80/- and for 3's pack from Rs.24 to Rs.35/-. A whooping price increase of 50%, this was possible due to the removal of price control on condoms by DPCO (Drug Price Control Organisation)

Durex Condoms Price in the year 2014

By 2014 Durex introduced it's new packs with a further price increase. The new 10's pack was Rs.150/- from the earlier price of Rs.120/- and the 3's pack was Rs.50/-. This time the Durex has changed it's condom variant names. check them out below

Durex Super thin (MRP Rs.120/- for 10's Pack) is Changed to 

Durex Feel Thin (MRP Rs.150/- for 10's Pack) 

Durex Performa (MRP Rs.120/- for 10's Pack) is Changed to 

Durex Extended Pleasure (MRP Rs.150/- for 10's Pack) 

Durex PleasureMax (MRP Rs.120/- for 10's Pack) is Changed to 

Durex Pleasure Me (MRP Rs.150/- for 10's Pack) 

Durex Green Apple (MRP Rs.120/- for 10's Pack) is Changed to 

Durex Taste Me Apple Thin (MRP Rs.150/- for 10's Pack) 

Durex Flavors (MRP Rs.120/- for 10's Pack) is Changed to 

Durex Taste Me (MRP Rs.150/- for 10's Pack) 

Durex Condoms Price in the year 2016

After two years it's time for price hike, now it's only 10%. Durex increased the price of all it's 10's pack from Rs.150/- to Rs.165/- and the 3's pack from Rs.50/- to Rs.55/-

Durex Condoms Price in the year 2017

In 2017 Durex Air, a new variant was launched by the Durex at a MRP of Rs.180/- for a pack of 10's and once again the packs were changed, obviously with a price hike. The Current price of Durex Condoms on the day of publishing this blog is Rs.180/- for a pack of 10's and Rs.60/- for a pack of 3's.

Let's see how the packs of Durex has change in the year 2017-18

Durex Extended Pleasure (MRP Rs.165/- for 10's Pack) is Changed to 

Durex Extra Time (MRP Rs.180/- for 10's Pack) 

Durex Feel Thin (MRP Rs.165/- for 10's Pack) is Changed to 

Durex Extra Thin (MRP Rs.180/- for 10's Pack)

Durex Excite Me (MRP Rs.165/- for 10's Pack) is Changed to 

Durex Extra Dots (MRP Rs.180/- for 10's Pack)

Durex Pleasure Me (MRP Rs.165/- for 10's Pack) is Changed to 

Durex Extra Ribbed (MRP Rs.180/- for 10's Pack)

Durex Air Condoms (MRP Rs.180/- for 10's Pack) is a New introduction

Durex has discontinued the flavored Variants Durex Taste Me and Durex Taste Me Apple but has introduced four Flavored condom variants under the co-branding of Durex Kohinoor, this time the flavors were named in the Desi style -Kala Khatta (Desi name of Orange) and Meetha Paan (Cherry and Paan). 

The new Durex Kohinoor Flavored Condom variants were reasonably priced at Rs.90/- for a pack of 10's and Rs.29/- for a pack of 3's

Here is the look of Durex Kohinoor Flavored Condoms

Durex Kohinoor Meetha Paan Flavored Condoms MRP. Rs.90/- for 10's Pack

Durex Kohinoor Silky Chocolate Flavored Condoms MRP. Rs.90/- for 10's Pack

Durex Kohinoor Juicy Strawberry Flavored Condoms MRP. Rs.90/- for 10's Pack

Durex Kohinoor Kala Khatta Flavored Condoms MRP. Rs.90/- for 10's Pack

We don't know what will be the price of Durex Condoms in the coming years, but be assured, we will be updating this post regularly.... 

Let's Buy Condoms online in India

For any average Indian male, particularly for the unmarried ones, buying condom from a shop is the scariest of experiences. One of our friends would travel some 8 kilo-meters to buy a condom, to avoid getting caught.

Condom is actually an amazing innovation in our lives. It should be rated to some of the best innovations that transformed our lives forever. Condom is the easiest and the safest contraceptive. Yet, the stigma associated with it in Indian society prevents people from buying it. We have survey results that specify some lorry drivers and others in the lower rungs of the society take the risk of having unprotected sex with a sex worker as they find it embarrassing to buy a condom. 

This is madness. But still it is all prevalent.

We challenge you. You ask any average teenager in India and ask him to buy you a condom. You can find him refusing or trying to move out of the environment. Actually condoms promote healthy and safe sex life. Younger generation needs to be sensitized on the advantages of using condoms to enjoy a safe and pleasurable sex life. Habituating to condoms at the right age is important, otherwise younger generation could be endangering their lives.

But to this problem and to steer clear of embarrassment, condoms are now available online. Anyone can order any brand, any variant and any number of condoms from an online condom store. Your order will be immediately processed and condoms will be shipped to your address in a completely discreet packaging. In the sense, no one will know what is inside by looking at the packaging. It is absolutely safe and totally convenient. You can store it at your desk or at any other place safely. You can begin to use condoms as and when you require.

While condom itself is an innovation, making it available online is yet another innovation that helps younger generation get habituated to condoms without having to feel embarrassed about. So, when you want condoms, don't worry about travelling 5 km or don't wait till all customers leave the shop. You can just use your mobile, visit the online condom of your choice and then order the quantity. You can simply choose your brand and quantity and then place your order. It is as simple as that.

This assumes great significance as internet has given unprecedented exposure to porn sites and porn videos to the younger generation. Due to over exposure, the urge to have sex is more. And when they are habituated to safe sex using condoms, it is like channelizing their sexual energy along the safe passage, which otherwise could lead to physical problems and sexually transmitted diseases.

As there are many sites that sell condoms online, it is recommended that you visit sites that sell only condoms and sexual wellness products. When the site sells whole gamut of products and also sells condoms, they are likely to mix up your orders. 

Top online market places of the country, flipkart, snapdeal, paytm or amazon also do sell condoms, but their sales is routed through various small sellers who may not specialize in condoms selling nor do they give that special attention in packaging and labelling to protect your privacy. 

These market places claim to protect your privacy by not mentioning the word condom on the shipping label, but there are other documents likes invoices and shipping manifest that travel along with your condom purchase. It is mandatory for the sellers at flipkart or snapdeal to give a manifest and invoice copy to the courier companies(exclusively arranged by the online market places). These documents clearly declare the content of your purchase, that means the courier person who is delivering the pack to you knows that you have purchased condoms and you are going to use them to night. Worst case is  he may imagine you or the receiver of the pack in a sexual context. 

Hence we strongly recommend to choose exclusive condom selling sites and make your online condom purchase in total privacy and enjoy a safe and healthy sex life.

Where to Buy Condoms Online

Finally, here's the list of websites which exclusively specialize in condoms. May it help you out

Buy Condoms Online India

Condomking

Year of foundation: 2009

Parent Company: Bonne Sante Healthcare

Where they are: 

Gladway Green City, B 1 - IX Avenue, First Floor,

Aruppukottai Main Road, Avaniyapuram Bye pass Road,

MADURAI - 625 012. Tamil Nadu

Phone Number: 0452 2672502, 0452 2673502

Email: cs@bonnesantehealthcare.com   

Description and Link: Condom King e-commerce site is very unique and first of its kind in India as this is the only dedicated and exclusive virtual bazaar for condoms, contraceptive products and accessories.

Condompoint

Year of foundation: 2012

Parent Company: Unified Prints 

Where they are:  

Bhiwandi - 421302. Maharashtra.

Phone Number: Not mentioned on website - Contact form available

Email: Not mentioned on website - Contact form available

Description and Link: We at Condom Point offer you a choice by helping show a way to purchase condoms in complete privacy and total confidentiality

Buymecondom

Year of foundation: 2012

Parent Company: Indicare health solutions pvt ltd

Where they are: 

23, Zamrudpur Commercial Complex, 

Kailash colony Extension, NewDelhi-48

Phone Number: 8130-279393

Email: cs@buymecondom.com

Description and Link: We at buymecondom operate with the ethos of delivering genuine, high quality healthcare products on a discounted price at your doorstep

Condombazaar

Year of foundation: 2010

Parent Company: C A Gain Healthcare

Where they are: 

Plot No 2A, Vasantham Avenue, Gandhi Street

Madampakkam, Chennai - 126. Tamil Nadu

Phone Number: +91 94444 8 2020

Email: support@cagain.in

Description and Link: condombazaar.com "Habituating India to Condoms", by providing largest range of condoms and delivering them in complete privacy

Condomshopee

Year of foundation: NA

Parent Company: Business Infotech

Where they are: 

UG-21, Ronak Tower, Anand Bazar,
Khajrana Road, Indore-452001

Phone Number: +91-8982780425

Email: support@condomshopee.com

Description and Link: Condom Shopee presents a non-pornographic approach to safety, sex education and guidance. The online condom shopee features various brands and variety for safe sex.

Pleasure Raja

Year of foundation: 2014

Parent Company: Pleasureraja

Where they are: 

Not mentioned on website - Contact form available

Phone Number: +91 99 624 55 073

Email:  info@pleasureraja.com

Description and Link: Presenting India with an Online Megastore Exclusively for Adult Wellness Products. Team PleasureRaja welcomes you to a safe and discreet shopping experience

Concarez

Year of foundation: 2014

Parent Company: ConCarez

Where they are: 

11th Cross, Cupponpet Main Road,

Bangalore -560 002

Phone Number: +91 9964946596

Email: info@concarez.com

Description and Link: The main motive of ConCarez is to deliver the products that people would feel embarrassed to buy in retail outlets or shopping centres

Apart from these exclusive Online Condom Stores, there are other sites which also sell condoms as a part of their product list. These websites will also ensure your privacy to an certain extent. Here is the listt

Shycart

Thatspersonal

Cilory

Privyshop

Blissbasket

Healthkart
Healthgenie

Here come the list of websites operated by companies, that manufacture and market condom in India. Some of them operate their own online stores but some do not. Be cautions when you make a purchase in these sites and they may not maintain privacy of your condom purchase.

moodsplanet

kamalongue

durexindia

skorecondoms

manforcecondoms

If your are looking to buy condoms from online market places, the list below will help. A word of caution, if you are very much concerned about the privacy in delivery of condoms to your house or office, these market places may not be the best choice. They may give you coupon discounts and little bit lower rates, it's you who have to decide between the two Privacy or Price.

flipkart
snapdeal
amazon
ebay
askmebazaar
paytm
rediff
indiatimes
Shopclues

The above list is not exhaustive, we welcome readers to share their experience on buying condoms online in the comments column.

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Condom Brands in India and there innovation

There are people who keep discreet about many things especially books and many personal belongings.  Discussing about condoms is still a taboo. Condom Brand Skore, which has launched a 'book' to hide condoms, a first by any condom maker in India is a big hit in the market.

People are still shy to dabble about sex. Skore, the third largest condom brand in India, is marketing enthusiastically its unique Hidden Pack others too have been following suit.

KamaSutra Condoms has launched Wallet packs where the foremost part of the couple's image remains hidden. It also has Hardwear packs which are plastic packs easy to carry; KamaSutra Honeymoon Surprise pack that combine condom with fun accessories such as satin blindfold and feather tickler; and Skyn that resembles a high-end perfume pack.

"Inventions are required to make it novel to the consumer in this group. New creations are imperative   at present according reports.  There are people who are open about sex and want to clear doubts regarding condoms.

Couples are getting bold   and sexual attitude is undergoing huge revolution. "Monotony sets in very fast couple need something new with a tinge of variety

Skore's 'book' makes an effort to tackle this issue as well. The first chapter is a curtain raiser enlightening the readers the do's and don'ts on wearing condom. The book gives a fantastic insight into all about condoms, its usage, how to use. The pictorial illustrations enhances the book, it is far from being boring.   Priced at Rs 240, the book will be available on online store condombazaar.com 

Durex, another condom brand that has Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador, is also fully based on innovations.  "They are coming out   'Love Pack’, which will be an assortment of products,"  

Apart from flavoured variants such as strawberry, orange and banana and green apple, Durex also has latex free Real Feel Condoms.  There is not an iota of doubt that condoms journey is going through a   transition   which is for the betterment of the users.

Ranveer Singh loves Durex Condoms

Ranveer Singh, the hot actor is about to do what no other big star has done so far in the industry. The `Ram-Leela` actor is going to endorse "Durex Condoms"

Ranveer an actor and as an individual, have a propensity for pushing the envelope, breaking the mould and taking the roadLess travelled.

For the past three-and-a-half years that he have been a part of the Hindi film industry, he have declined several tempting endorsement offers. And now, finally, he is doing the commercial for world`s leading brand Durex. He will also create awareness around sexual well being and promote safe sex through this campaign.

Durex Condoms will release its advertisement with the actor on April 23.