The Guides Codex
What the differences actually mean
Size, thickness, texture, and material each answer a different question. These guides explain the difference in plain terms, without steering anyone toward a purchase — there is nothing to buy here yet.
Last verified: August 2026
8 entries planned
0 published
Read this before using anything in this codex
These guides describe general product categories, not medical advice or brand recommendations. Individual fit and suitability vary — consult product packaging and, where relevant, a qualified professional.
Planned entries
Eight comparison guides
Size guideHow to measure and what the numbers meanPending
Thin vs. ultra-thin vs. regularPending
Dotted vs. ribbed vs. smoothPending
Flavoured condoms and oral sex safetyPending
Climax-delay condoms explainedPending
Male vs. female/internal condomsPending
Choosing by materialCross-links to the Materials CodexPending
A beginner's guideFor a first-time buyer, start to finishPending
Sourcing for this codex
Specification-grounded, not opinion-grounded
ISO 4074 — for dimensional and thickness classifications
Manufacturer technical specifications — cited and labelled as manufacturer-reported
National health service guidance — for fit and usage recommendations
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