They stretch like no other, a good two inches if you need it. They are extremely comfortable and in my experience thinner and clear in appearance. They do not smell like latex and they have a very high resilience. They hold onto lube better than the latex condoms. They do tend to rub or feel rough if you do not have a good motion because it ruffles if it is stretched beyond the normal size. I wish they would make bigger ones or a few sizes. Maybe the ribbed ones would not be so rough. You better use those before they get bad! I think they expire quicker than the latex condoms.

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Dear Alice,

I would say that latex condoms only get the added kudos because they have a larger industry/marketing concern even though the manufacturers are usually the same. What they consistently fail to mention, including in the above answer, is that repeated exposure to latex often precipitates or worsens a latex allergy. Most of the public is not aware of the symptoms of a latex reaction and particularly in terms of the vagina. Discomfort is often blamed on other things. As a person allergic to latex, I wish more shelf space (inventory) were given to the best alternative there is — polyurethane condoms.