Let’s face it–sex ed in many states is subpar, to put it nicely. Even those of us who have been through the whole “condom on a banana” song and dance learn only the bare minimum about preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections from someone who knows little about sex and sexuality. Exploring sex and pleasure as central to the human experience simply isn’t part of the lesson plan, so many of us spend our sexual lives missing out on useful information that would help us understand—and protect—our sexual selves. Ultimately, we also miss out on years (or decades!) of better sex. So what tips would we pass along to our younger selves? Read on to find out!
OK, so now let’s talk about our particular area of expertise, Condoms and Lubricants: There’s a condom for every body. Whether you’re using a banana or a plastic model to practice the art of condom application, practice makes perfect! Practicing before the moment allows for a calmer and safer intimate experience. However, simulations are never like the real thing. Real penises are thin, thick, long, short, straight, or curved, and everything in between, so don’t be afraid to practice on yourself or with your partner, in playful ways
Also, importantly, just as penises aren’t one-size-fits-all, in today’s world, condoms aren’t either. Mayer Labs was the first company to craft an ultra-thin condom in a larger size so people didn’t have to choose between safety and more pleasurable sex. Today, we have a range of shapes and sizes to help everyone find a comfortable fit and a condom that performs as it should—too-tight or too-loose condoms risk breaking or slipping in the heat of the moment. So whether you’re looking for Kimono Thin’s snug fit that increases firmness, or the extra stimulation of the revolutionary Kimono Swirl, you’ll find a condom that provides the sensation and protection you seek at Mayer Labs.
Lubricants improve comfort and performance.
Don’t underestimate the sensitivity a drop of quality lubricant can provide. From making solo sex even smoother to achieving just the right level of friction with your partner, lube can maximize feeling, decrease discomfort, and even prevent condom breakage. Lubricants can be silicone-based for long-lasting slickness, or water-based for easy cleanup. Skip oil-based lubes if you are using condoms, and realize that the convenience of plain old saliva is often overshadowed by its ability to affect vaginal chemistry, cause irritation, and even transmit some STIs.
At Mayer Labs, we pair top quality ingredients with cutting-edge research to ensure our lubricants designed to deliver lubriciousness, complement your body, and are safe and enjoyable to use. We know you’re trusting your intimate life to our products, and we let science guide us to the best performance and reliability possible.
Safer sex can feel amazing.
We used innovative Japanese technology to give Kimono Condoms a barely-there feel in a time when other condoms were thick and had a pungent latex smell. The lack of sensitive and odor-free options fueled the myth that safer sex is less satisfying. However, condoms have evolved, and today, pairing an ultra-thin condom with a premium lube gets you as close as possible to the feeling of condom-free intimacy. Some people get a pleasure boost from the tight, snug, hard fit of condoms, while others find the swirling latex of larger head condoms like Swirl provide new sensations in all the right places. And, some people even get a pleasure boost from knowing they are preventing pregnancy and most STIs, or from extra-stimulating condom shapes and textures.
Consensual curiosity can lead to mind-blowing sex.
Our sex lives don’t come with an instruction manual, so solo or consensual experimentation is the key to finding out what feels good to you and your partner(s). Before you start, consider having discussions about birth control, safe words, what you know you like and don’t like, and the kind of experimentation you are open to. The body has trillions of nerve endings to explore, and they are not all located in our genitals: in fact, the largest sex organ is between our ears!
That said, see how a bit of lubricant can make any kind of touch more stimulating, create exciting new sensations with your fingers, mouth, or favorite toys, or even dabble in role playing and dirty talk. When it comes to “sex”ploration, the only boundaries are the ones that you and your partner(s) create.
To learn more about the sexual health and wellness topics you wish your school’s sex ed had covered, read some of the books we previously mentioned and/or visit resources like the Sexual Health Alliance or your local Planned Parenthood or Community Health Clinic.