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Forty-year-old Rajesh Chauhan* is a successful adman. He's single and has women friends. But he has a problem. He's too embarrassed to buy condoms, especially from the local chemist. 

"I go to chemists 8-10 kms away from my house. I know it's funny, but that's the way it is. Does the world actually believe that at 40, I'm living like a virgin?" he asks. Chauhan has no issues about using rubber, but he's too embarrassed to buy it. 

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Interestingly, he's not alone. There're many men in India who face the same dilemma: How to buy Condom in India? Some are so embarrassed to ask that they end up buying digestive tablets instead. Others stock up yearly quota in one go "to avoid frequent embarrassments". 

These are the findings of a recent USAID study among sexually-active men across cities in North India. It was found that the key barrier to using condoms is the embarrassment of buying it. In fact, embarrassment levels increased from 26% in 2004 to 37% in 2005. 

These are what some of the respondents said. Rupa Mukherjee, a call centre professional, says, "I would never buy condoms myself, for I was sure guys at the shop would label me the sleeping around variety." IT professional Sandeep Wadhwa says he once ended up with a pack of 'long-lasting condoms' simply because he was too embarrassed to ask for a replacement in front of others in the shop. 

The study conducted earlier this year clearly suggests that the root of embarrassment lies with the sexual connotations attached to condoms. 

Most said procuring condoms was problematic because it exposes their intention to have sex; may provoke suppliers to visualise their partner in a sexual context and stigmatise unmarried consumers who were sexually-active. Wadhwa adds, "When I say I need a condom, the chemist and people in the shop will start imagining me having sex. And it's worse if they know my wife as they'll think of us together." 

The study reveals that although condoms are more popular among unmarried men, they find it tough to buy it. 

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A married man can easily walk up to a neighbourhood chemist in his pyjamas at night and buy a pack, but the unmarried one prefers anonymity. Some even depend on their married friends to stock up for them as they don't want anyone to know they're sexually-active. 

As marketing professional Ali Khan says, "One feels embarrassed asking for it in the neighbourhood one grew up in. You don't want them to start thinking of your sex life." 

Interesting reasons are also given for not condoms. Some said people of bad repute used condoms, while others felt its use could raise suspicion in the partner's mind. 

And strangely, even shopkeepers wasn't comfortable selling condoms. As mediaman Rajeev Saxena says, "Unlike other products where the salesman is dying to show you variety, here, he wants you to leave the shop as quickly as possible. Once I asked the chemist to show me a particular variety. He became offensive and asked me to go elsewhere." 

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NGO worker Varun was not even allowed to choose the brand he wanted. ''The chemist just heard the word condom, took out a packet, put it in a polythene and gave it to me.'' 

(Names have been changed to protect identity)

Condom Brands available in India

The Condom Brands Available in India can be broadly divided into three categories as

• Commercial brands 
• Social Marketing brands &
• Brands under Government program

Apart from this many imported condom brands are also available.

The commercially available condom brand in India come in various textures, flavours and with different type of lubricants. 

We thought of compiling the list of Condoms in India for you.

The major commercially marketed brands include..

1. Kohinoor condoms

Kohinoor is a nationally renowned and highly preferred condom brand among the young men and women of India. Known for its wide range of condoms to suit the tastes and preferences of millions of young customers across the country, Kohinoor has carved a niche for itself in the sexual wellness industry in India as a reliable and youthful brand.

Kohinoor is owned by Reckitt and Benckiser India. 

2. Kamasutracondoms

KamaSutra condoms is one of the best condom brands in India and is the second largest in the country. It is manufactured by J.K. Ansell Ltd., which is a 50:50 joint venture between Raymond Group, India's largest fabric and branded apparel  company, and Ansell Limited, a world leader in barrier healthcare protection. 

JKAL has a condom manufacturing unit in Aurangabad in the state of Maharashtra, India with a manufacturing capacity of 350 million pieces per annum. JKAL commenced operations in 1991 and launched KamaSutra condoms the same year. Prior to the formation of the joint venture in 1996, the condom division was part of J.K. Chemicals Ltd., a subsidiary of the Raymond Group.

Apart from condoms, Kamasutra also manufactures deodorants, Delay sprays, creams, and balms

3. Manforce condoms

Manforce Condom is one of the premium quality Condom Brands in India which is manufactured under the guidelines of ISO certification. It is the No.1 selling condom brand in the country, hence the category leader.

There are 11 various types of Condoms available for Manforce Condoms out of which 9 are flavored condoms for extra pleasure & excitement e.g. Chocolate, Banana, Black Grapes, Strawberry etc. Manforce Condoms is available in different varieties like smooth, ultra thin, dotted, ribbed & contoured.

4. Moods condoms

Moods Condoms are made from made from natural rubber latex. It is manufactured by HLL Lifecare Limited, a Government of India undertaking. HLL was launched in 1966 with the aim of producing good quality condoms for the National Family Planning Program.

Moods Condoms came into existence in mid-1986, when HLL Lifecare Limited decided to develop a product to target the premium and upper middle class segment of the urban population in India. HLL today is one of the world's largest manufacturers of condoms. As of December 2012, its annual production totals around 800 million pieces across the globe.

The Moods brand, from the stable of the public sector enterprise (PSE), HLL Lifecare Limited, operates in the premium segment. Moods is present in many overseas markets in nearly 30 countries such as Africa, South America and UAE and is soon to launch in the UK and the US.

Due to its global presence, it maintains high quality standards where each condom is electronically tested for pinholes and weak spots and confirms to a range of international standards.

5. Durex condoms

Durex is truly an international condom brand known for its exotic range of condoms for variety of love making options. Durex has been serving mankind and allowing millions of men and women across the world enjoy safe sex for the past 75 years. 

Durex Condoms are manufactured using sophisticated machinery and each condom goes through stringent quality control measures to ensure they allow the user to experience maximum pleasure during love making without any fear or worry.

Condoms are made to pass through "airburst test" to determine its elasticity and endurance. Normally 18 litres of air is pumped into a condom during this test. However Durex tests its condoms by pumping in 40 litres of air without exploding.

This goes to prove Durex's commitment to go that extra mile and give something that can enhance intimacy, warmth, and attainment of extreme pleasure during love making.

6. Skore condoms 

Way back on  60's, it was a time  when people did not give credence    to  contraception or population. That's when TTK Protective Devices Limited (formerly TTK - LIG) made its entry and redefined the Indian viewpoint. TTK PDL, the pioneers of the condom manufacturing and marketing in the country is in condom business since 1950s and has pioneered various breakthroughs in the industry.

From establishing India's first condom manufacturing plant in 1963 to installing the country's first electronic testing facility; and from introducing India's first non-subsidised condom in 1974 to pioneering condom variants and pleasure enhancing accessories.

Skore Condom is TTK's trophy product and a condom brand that is very quickly becoming popular with couples across India. Skore is a refreshing, stylish and cool brand that fits in with the changing socio-cultural trend in the country and with the increasing awareness on safe relationship among the youth.

It boasts of a very exciting and trendy range consisting of coloured, flavoured, dotted and climax delay condoms. To the youth, Skore, with an exciting range of products, makes the practice of safe sex not just easily  workout , but easily enjoyable too.

7. Carex condoms

Carex is a well-known condom brand in the world condom market today. The company Karex Berhad was started as a family business, soon grown to become the largest condom manufacturer in the world producing 6 billion condoms per year.

What started as a small unit with an annual production capacity of 60 million soon turned out to become largest producer of condoms with 3 manufacturing units and 2000 employees involved in condom production.

Carex has necessary licenses, certifications and accreditations to be able to export the condoms to more than 110 countries across Africa, Asia, America and Europe. The quality of Carex is such that I is able to pass through stringent and diverse regulatory requirements of various regions across the world.

Besides manufacturing condoms, the company also manufactures and exports lubricating jelly and other medical devices such as catheters and probe covers.

8. Okamoto condoms

Okamoto's SKIN LESS SKIN condoms are touted as World's thinnest condoms. These exceptional condoms are made using revolutionary Japanese Technology which ensures highest standards of strength and durability while ensuring absolute pleasure as couples can experience the natural silkier feel of manhood during the love making.

Okamoto has been in the business for the past 75 years and the condoms are made to fulfil the basic feelings such as thinness and softness.

And the brand has been pushing the envelope in producing condoms with outstanding quality, without compromising 'safety' which is the most important reasons condoms are used for.

Thus, Okamoto condoms tread along the considerations of 'thinness', 'softness' and 'safety'

9. Playboy Condoms

Playboy is a leading condom brand that enjoys patronage of young men and women in over 127 countries. The condom is regarded as the sexiest condoms which can help couples bring romantic sex back into their bedroom.

Playboy has a rich legacy dating back to 1953 when Playboy magazine was launched. Playboy magazine has crazy followers across the world and no wonder the brand is among the globally recognized trademarks.

Playboy condom is an instant hit soon after its launch as the brand is associated with sophistication and romance. Even Playboy condom promotes romantic sex and has a wide range of premium variants to enhance the quality of sex.

An international survey confirms that Playboy brand is synonymous with romance, sex appeal and sophistication.

Other Lesser Know Brands

1. Bangkok Nights Condoms

2. Sensex Condoms

3. Fire Xtasy Condoms

4. Cobra Condoms

5. XXX Condoms from DKT International 

6. Skin Love Condoms 

7. Mithun Condoms

8. Convex Condoms

9. Naughty Time Condoms

10. Joystick Condoms

11. Stay-on Condoms

12. Skinn Condoms

13. Apollo Condoms (Brand from Apollo        Hospitals and is mainly available in Apollo    Pharmacies)

14. Love-Me Condoms

15. Kik Condoms

16. Version Condoms

17. Midnight Condoms

18. Exotic Condoms

19. Fantasy Condoms

Socially marketed brands include

1. Masti

2. Zaroor

4. Ustad condoms 

5. Saajan condoms

Government Free Supply

1. Nirodh Condoms

2. Delux Nirodh Condoms

What are the Sizes of Condoms?

Condoms have different shapes, styles, widths, lengths, strengths and sizes. Different manufacturers turn them out differently. There has not been any standard length specified for condoms but this is because its material is stretchable enough to fit a man’s erect penis. The variation in condoms’ length is also meant to serve some purposes. Those with smaller width give a closer fit while others are larger. For ensuring safety and pleasure, you need to buy a condom which fits you well.

Facts about Condom Sizes

• There is no standard condom length but those made from latex rubber are expected to fit an erect penis.
• Width of condoms varies. The difference between the largest and the smallest condom is about 1.5 cm.
• The average condom size is 7.5 inches in length, 2 inches width at the shaft and a bit more than 2 inches wide at the head.
• Condom failure can result from condoms being too small or too large.
• When too large, condoms may slip off and when too small, they are likely to tear. So, choose one that fits your penis well by trial and error.
• Get narrower condoms if you find the average size one slippery during intercourse.
• Condoms if too narrow can feel constrictive in the shaft and be likely to break.
• You might find the average sized condom with a head that is too tight. Account for this by choosing those that have more headroom.
• Close fitting or smaller condoms are generally known as trim or snug fit.
• Larger fitting condoms have been named XL, XXL or Magnum.
• Condom sizes also depend on its material. Condom material can be latex, polyurethane, polyisoprene and lambskin.
• Generally, condom sizes are not a cause for concern because the average penis size is between 5 and 6 inches, from the base to the head. Since most condoms are more than 7.5 inches in length, you would be safe most of the time. It is just that with a perfect fit, you can ensure even better protection.

Width of condoms based on different sizes are :

1. Narrow Condoms – 1.75 inches wide.
2. Average Condoms – 2 inches wide.
3. Large Condoms – Width more than 2 inches.
4. Extra Large Condoms – Width more than 2.5 inches wide at the head, and more than 2 inches wide at the shaft.

Condoms with length more than 8 inches are also available for the better endowed among us.

How to put a condom on with your mouth?

Condoms are simple to use whether you are in a new relationship (and want to impress your partner) or want to spice up your sex life. Either way, this skill is sure to arouse. Learning how to put on a condom with your mouth can be a little tricky, but it can make for a sexy surprise for your partner. Plus, this puts a pleasurable spin on safe sex, so with step-by-step instructions, here's the answer on how to put a condom on with your mouth:

• Responding to Men's excuse for not wearing a condom

Here's How:

1.        Open the condom package carefully (remember that sharp nails or teeth may cause small tears in the condom). Make sure that the condom is positioned properly, so it can roll down.

2.        Place the condom in your mouth with the reservoir tip facing in; gently hold the edges with your lips (placing the ring of the condom in front of your teeth).

3.        While still holding the condom in your mouth, make your mouth into an O shape.

4.        To keep air out of the tip of the condom, push the reservoir tip against the roof of your mouth with your tongue.

5.        If you’d like, you can wrap your hands around the base of your partner’s penis to keep it sturdy. With your mouth, place the condom on the tip of his penis, making sure to squeeze the tip with your tongue against the head of the penis.

6.        Use your lips to push the condom over the head of the penis (without letting your teeth touch the condom), and roll it all the way down the penis shaft, making sure you are only using your lips or the front of your teeth to help guide the way.

7.        Run your lips up and down the shaft to squeeze the air out of the condom (you can really add some sex appeal to this step!).

8.        Be very careful not to let the edges of your teeth come in contact with the condom.

9.        Check with your hands to make sure it is on properly.

Tips:

1.        Some lubricated condoms have an awful taste, so try using a flavored condom- Apple, choco, Coffee, Strawberry, Bubblegum, Melange etc ) or a nonlubricated condom.

2.        It may take several attempts to perfect this method, so don’t get discouraged if it doesn’t work the first time.

3.        Take it slow, smooth and careful -- you don’t want to damage, bite or tear the condom.

4.        Remember, condoms are the only birth control method that protect against mostsexually transmitted diseases and the HIV virus.

What You Need:

·         Condom (in original package) - Check expiration date.
·         Patience
·         A sense of adventure and sexy fun!