Condoms wider than the 52–54 mm standard. They run in widths from 60 mm up to 72 mm.
Width, not length, is what you are buying
Almost every condom is long enough. Length is rarely the problem — nominal width is, and it is the number that determines fit.
Nominal width is the flat width of the condom laid out, in millimetres. Standard is 52–54 mm. A large condom is 57 mm and up.
A condom that is too narrow is more likely to break, not less. It is under tension it was not designed for, it is uncomfortable, it slips down, and it is the reason many people who "always have condoms fail" simply need a wider one.
How to find your width
Measure the circumference of the erect penis at its widest point, and divide by two. That gives an approximate nominal width. Buy a three-pack of the nearest size and check.
Mister Size 60 mm, Pasante King and LELO Hex Respect XL are all three-packs — cheap enough to find out, rather than guessing on a box of 144.
The widths available
- 57 mm — the first step up from standard. Skins Large 8.
- 60 mm (XL) — Mister Size XL 10, Durex Invisible XL.
- 64 mm (XXL) — Mister Size XXL 36.
- 69 mm (XXXL) — Mister Size XXXL.
- 72 mm — My Size Pro 72 mm, the widest here, in an 80-unit box.
Once you know your width, the bulk boxes bring the price down sharply — the Pasante King 144 bag works out at a fraction of the three-pack price per condom.
Too wide is a problem too
A condom that slides off is not protection. If you are between sizes, the narrower of the two is generally the better bet — latex stretches considerably, and a snug fit stays on.
Same rules as any latex condom
No oil. Oil weakens latex and a weakened condom can fail without visibly tearing. Use water-based or silicone-based lubricant.
Check the date, store cool and dark, and one at a time — doubling up increases friction and failure.
Nearby
All sizes including narrower fits, plain condoms, and multipacks.
Is XL just a marketing label?
Not in the sized ranges. Mister Size and My Size state the actual nominal width in millimetres, which is a real specification.
Will a larger condom feel looser?
Correctly sized, it feels less constricting, not loose. Loose means you have gone too wide.
Do I need extra length as well as width?
Almost never. Standard length suits nearly everybody; width is the variable that matters.
What if standard condoms feel tight but XL slips?
Try 57 mm before 60 mm. The step between standard and XL is bigger than people expect.
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