In our lives, few things are as important and personal as our relationships and intimate moments. At ONE, we believe sexual health encompasses more than just the physical; it encompasses our emotional, mental, and social states as well. Safe sexual experiences allow us to foster self-confidence, promote positive self-expression, and cultivate intimate connections.
While exploring the intersection of passion and pleasure, it’s essential that we also protect our bodies and minds. Condoms are one way of having safe and satisfying sexual experiences. Learn more about how condoms can benefit your sexual well-being below.
Promoting Holistic Health
Condoms protect our physical health in many ways. Condoms prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (formerly called sexually transmitted diseases) like genital herpes, acting as a barrier between skin-to-skin contact. Besides safeguarding against STIs, condoms are also an effective contraceptive and reduce the likelihood of unintended pregnancy.
Internal condoms (also known as female condoms) are an alternative to traditional condoms that provide the same physical protections. While traditional condoms are worn on an erect penis, internal condoms are inserted inside the vagina or the anus. Learn more about internal condoms from Planned Parenthood resources here. Both external (aka the traditional ones that typically go on a penis) and internal condoms are affordable, accessible means to protect your physical and reproductive health while being sexually active.
In addition to physical protection, condoms also promote emotional well-being. Couples who use condoms alleviate the stress of complications such as unintended pregnancy and infection transfer, and allow themselves to be fully present during the encounter. By removing stress from sex, condoms help users surrender to the experience and truly tap into what matters - feeling good and helping their partner feel good!
Condoms can also help promote your relationship health. Using condoms is an incredible gateway for couples to have raw and honest conversations about sex, their relationship, and everything in between! Condoms ignite communication between couples that lead to more intentional, fulfilling sex. Read more about condoms and healthy relationships in our blog, “From Lust to Trust: How Condoms Promote Healthy Relationships.”
Adding Pleasure + Intimacy
Sexual health is a topic often riddled with misinformation and misconceptions. In our experience, two prevalent myths stand out – the belief that condoms reduce sexual pleasure and the notion that condoms are not reliable enough to prevent pregnancy. It’s our goal to reverse these misconceptions and arm people with accurate information that can empower individuals to make responsible choices regarding their sexual well-being.
Are condoms safe enough to prevent pregnancy is a question we hear a lot. While some people believe that condoms are not a dependable birth control option, data shows that when used consistently and correctly, condoms are 99% effective at preventing both pregnancy and the transmission of STDs. Check out some tips and tricks on how to properly use condoms.
We’ve said it before and we’ll keep on saying it: condoms do not have to diminish sexual pleasure. Health experts and condom professionals know that the better condoms feel, the more they’re used, which is why modern condoms are designed to enhance feeling just as much as they provide protection.
Condom technology has come a long way, and there are now endless options to play with and choose from (regardless of how you like it). Exploring condom options with your partner and figuring out what protection you both enjoy can be a sexy and empowering experience – the best science project! Wink. ONE Condoms has some unique styles you can check out.
The best way to maximize protection and pleasure is to ensure your condom fits correctly. Just like a bra or jeans, condoms are not one size fits all. When a condom fit’s well, it will feel good and work as intended.
In fact, a common condom complaint is that they don’t fit right. Regular condoms are 7 inches long, too long for 91% of people. Many people also need a snugger fit to help prevent slippage, or a wider fit to help prevent erection loss and the dreaded “red ring of death.”
This is where MyONE® Custom Fit™ Condoms comes in. MyONE features 10 lengths and 9 widths - for a total of 52 unique condom sizes. These include sizes snugger and larger than any other brand. Get a sample kit on the MyONE website, and learn more about condom fit on the MyONE blog.
Did you also know that in 2022, MyONE and ONE became the first brands ever cleared by the FDA for anal sex? This was an important step to provide people confidence about just how effective condoms are for all types of sex.
A Whole New World of Pleasure
Like we said before, condom innovation has come a longgg way over the past few decades, creating a world where safer sex feels good and keeps us safe. ONE Condoms has been at the forefront of this innovation, constantly reinventing what safer sex looks and feels like based on our customers feedback. Here are a few of our most popular pleasure enhancing options for you and your boo to try:
ONE® Super Studs™ feature hundreds of raised studs for maximum stimulation, and a contoured shape for extra comfort.
ONE® UltraFeel® is an ultra-thin condom combined with an extra 2ml lube pouch in one convenient wrapper. The 2ml pouch features ONE® Oasis® premium water-based lubricant.
ONE® Vanish® Hyperthin® is 25% thinner than our standard condom and enhanced with premium ONE® Move® lubricant for gliding comfort.
ONE® Pleasure Plus® condoms were scientifically developed to increase pleasure inside and out. Unique pouch at the tip features a ribbed texture for pleasure. The pouch moves back and forth during sex, stimulating both partners.
ONE® Super Sensitive™ features exceptionally soft, sheer latex with 50% more lubricant than our standard condom.
ONE® FlavorWaves™ condom 12-pack contains 6 delicious flavor experiences in unique colors. Includes: Chocolate Strawberry, Island Punch, Fresh Mint, Bubblegum, Mint Chocolate, and Banana Split.
ONE® Tattoo Touch® condoms are the first condoms in the world inspired by tattoo designs. These condoms come in 3 colors in unique tattoo-inspired designs, and are textured for enhanced pleasure.
Looking to explore lubricants? We like the way you think. Remember, put down the petroleum jelly and massage oil when using latex condoms; anything oil-based causes a latex condom to break. Try out our silicone and water based lubricants here.
We believe caring for your sexual well-being starts with feeling safe to explore. Condoms are a shining bright light in the sexual health space, offering protection for our bodies and emotions. Through proper usage and open conversations, condoms have the potential to enrich our sexual well-being and bolster our connections with partners and ourselves.