Making Condoms More Erotic and Fun

Perhaps the most common complaint about condoms is that they aren't erotic or fun to use. People say that rubbers interrupt the moment or cut back on sensation for both partners. While condoms do represent an extra step and alter the feel of sex, they don't have to kill the mood or make sex less enjoyable unless you let them. If you approach their use in a playful and prepared way, condoms can become more erotic and fun.

Have them handy.
Sometimes, part of what people despise about condoms is that they have to stop in the middle of foreplay to find one, darting over to a medicine cabinet of fiddling through drawers and opening a box while a partner lies in bed waiting. That condom-hunting down time can sometimes quash the erotic moment. Have condoms handy in a dedicated place next to your bed, since despite all the fantasies otherwise, that's where the bulk of your sex probably happens. Remove them from the box and pre-separate them if they're connected so that they're easy to grab.

Learn how to open a condom one-handed.
Though it must be done carefully so as not to damage the condom, using one hand plus teeth to tear open the wrapper frees up your other hand to be used for fun in the meantime. When grabbing the wrapper, feel for the edge of the condom and nudge it down a bit so that your teeth won't come into contact with the latex. Bite and tear the edge of wrapper most of the way with your teeth. If you're deft enough, you should be able to work the rubber out of the wrapper one-handed, too.

Incorporate condoms into erotic foreplay.
While keeping condoms in a convenient location is advised, it doesn't mean you have to rush through the process of putting one on. When done in a slow and deliberate manner with some rubbing and teasing, just the act of rolling the condom onto the penis can be erotic and pleasurable. Or, to steal an idea from David Arquette's character in the awful movie Johns, use your lips to roll the condom on (may take practice, but it's fun). Whatever you can do to make condom use seem less mechanical and more sexy, the better!

Experimentation with different condoms for fun.
If you have a regular sex partner, try out different types of condoms with him or her: thin, ribbed, studded, pleasure-delaying, flavored, scented, colored, etc. Many of these variations provide different erotic sensations for insertive and receptive partners, so give them all a shot - so to speak. Don't be afraid to try an unusual condom as long as it's still approved for use and not purely a fun novelty. And better yet, visit a sex store together and pick out condoms, as nothing riles people up like just talking about sex before actually getting to have it.

Pair condoms with more erotic lubricants.
Just as condoms come in many varieties, so do lubricants. Even if you're someone who doesn't find a lubricant necessary for comfortable insertion, an erotic lubricant can enhance sensations and make condom use more pleasurable for both partners. It can be included in foreplay both before and after the condom is placed on the penis. It's worth shopping around for a lubricant that is "smooth" to the glide and doesn't smell or look too clinical. Good water-based lube can help counteract the loss of sensation sometimes associated with using condoms.

For men: Try masturbating with condoms.
Practice makes perfect, right? Well, if you only use condoms when in the act of sex with another person, you may not have a chance to determine - on your own time - what sorts of motions and movements feel best when you're wearing a condom. What's the hottest way to slide it on? What feels best when you're about to ejaculate while with a rubber on? If you play around with condoms on your own and learn how to make them feel great, then you'll be more likely to duplicate that when it's showtime with a partner.

Have fun!