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Main Forums => Living With HIV => Topic started by: milker on July 08, 2007, 10:47:43 pm
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Hi,
I need a refill :o
What is your favorite brand and where do you get your condoms from? Last time I bought condoms I used a company online that I cannot remember (yeah it's been a long time) and bought 60 condoms for very cheap. Those were LIFESTYLE grey ones. Then I have grabbed condoms from sex clubs and brought them back home.
I'm not really about of colored condoms and not really about flavored condoms either.. I just need standard ones for anal sex.
Do you have a favorite condom shop? Do you order online? Cheap?
Milker.
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Some woman found a condom in her kids Happy Meal the other day. Why don't you try McDonalds?
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Some woman found a condom in her kids Happy Meal the other day. Why don't you try McDonalds?
David, go back to your kennel! Sit !
Milker (who is learning about puppy training)
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Seriously, is there a reason you can't prance up to a drug store counter like everyone else? I could understand the aversion if you were Cher or something.
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They only sell condom packs by 5.
Milker.
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i have to buy mines at pharmacy.... but i get rid of them so fast.... :( :(
My best friend with whom i "play" sometimes gets them for free in his support group.... he's got houndreds of them... i wish i could be so lucky!!!
Juan Carlos
(who already asked his friend for some refill)
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Well, you can tell how long it's been since I've used one then.
*chuckle*
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Packs of five? What the deuce?
I just bought a pack of 32. The Non-Family Family Pac.
I also bought KY and Astroglide. Because having options is important.
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btw I was not making that Happy Meal thing up (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,268697,00.html)
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I usually get mine from the aids clinic.....they want me to take alot of them....just not one.....
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I get mine from my ASO even though I haven't been active in 2 yrs. I had quite a few til my son came to live with me. I'm just glad he uses them. But it is time for a refill. I have Lifestyles XL...
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Where do I get my condoms from?
I don't, dear...hence my arrival at this joint.
PS- If I did get me a new batch, you can bet they wouldn't be red. Makes me feel like I'm a German Shepherd when I wear a red one.
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Here in Indianapolis all of the gay bars have them packaged up with a sample of lube and a mint! I can send you some but its pot luck on the mint.
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I have Lifestyles XL...
Bragging, dear Akasha? ;D
Ann
(who knows that size DOES matter and any woman saying otherwise is a damned liar)
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I use a non-brand brand called jippies, they come from a community condom shop so they are subsidized and cost 10 Euro cents each (durex cost something like 10 times more). I buy them a 100 a time. they are actually the best condoms I ever used including all the special sentisized latex-free expensive brands. I also receive female condoms free from the city public health clinic but I never dared use them, they seem complicated.
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I always get a free pack of 24 at my local pharmacy when I pick up my meds, alongside with some free vitamins, body lotion and stuff. They make a lot of money with my prescriptions and they're happy to give some of it back to their loyal customers. Then there are free condoms at the gay venues, usually combined with lube sachets. The local AIDS support center gives them out for free as well.
I have no favourite brand. I'm happy with the natural look, natural colour. Flavour is wasted on me, I don't suck rubber cocks and my butt has no taste buds.
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McDonalds got it going on... I'm going to go out and buy me a kiddie meal and get a freebie condom kit at the same time.. Now thats Marketing! lol
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I just trek over to my office.
I have about 15 different kinds, including the female condoms.
I have colored, ribbed, flavored, large, extra large, just normal, ultra thin, ultra sensitive, extra strength (for those rambunctious folks out there), to name a few.
I also have little lubettes, just perfect for those forays into the forest - or the bushes depending on where you live.
Which reminds me, I have to go through mine here at the house and get rid of those that have expired. ::) :'(
Shows you how active my sex life is.
HUGS and GROPES,
Mark
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Where do I get my condoms from?
I don't, dear...hence my arrival at this joint.
PS- If I did get me a new batch, you can bet they wouldn't be red. Makes me feel like I'm a German Shepherd when I wear a red one.
Exactly! 'Cept I don't know about that German Shepherd thing. That would be scary. I'd stay away from the brown ones, too. We do occasionally have them for others who want them. We'll get a few medium sizes, and a few more of the biggest we can find, you know, just in case we get real lucky.
David
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I buy mine off ebay!! Just make sure there kite marked ( Obviously ).
Apart from that there's one more thing to do with them!!
ENJOY YOURSELF x ;)
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PS- If I did get me a new batch, you can bet they wouldn't be red. Makes me feel like I'm a German Shepherd when I wear a red one.
You could try this lollipop condom :p
I'm expected more people to buy them online ???
Milker.
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Irony of Ironies: my boyfriend when I was diagnosed worked at Condomania in the West Village. A decade later I ran into him on Christopher Street and he rushed up to proclaim to me he had just been diagnosed himself recently.
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I've forgotten all about Condomania!!!!
I like others get my condoms from freebie places though must admit they may be past their expiration date
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Bragging, dear Akasha? ;D
Ann
(who knows that size DOES matter and any woman saying otherwise is a damned liar)
I gotta have something I can feel, Ann...Not really braggin but you gotta be packing at least 7 inches but am not into monster schlongs that'll land me in the ER. :o
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They only sell condom packs by 5.
Milker.
Milker if you only need one, they still sell them at the truck stops in the machine. No, you can not give yourself HIV from masterbation. :D
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I'd stay away from the brown ones, too.
Oh, dear.
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We buy Trojan from Walmart.
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I need to step back here for a moment. Brown condoms....brown condoms? Do they even sell brown condoms?! Definitely NOT aimed at the gay demographic. Well, not the majority of the gay demographic...
When ya get right down to it, I don't really need any assortment of colors when it comes to condoms. Plain old flesh tone works fine. It makes it seem like banging a clown.
-Tim
(Who would still like to play Ring Master under a big top.)
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I don't like colored condoms. They look ridiculous.
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I like the glow in the dark myself. You can play Star Wars. ;)
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I hate condoms. Sucking on rubber. Yuk!
xxx,
Mike
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I dont like condoms! But since I am poz and have been told to never have unsafe sex agian by my Doc's I bought the Trojan Orange-tanish box at Walgreens. Still waiting to have sex....anyone in Denver??? LOL
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When I used condoms I got them from my ASO or a place like Walgreen's or CVS.
It's slightly off topic, but you can also buy Elbow Grease at Walgreen's now. Considering that it is not used with condoms, it speaks volumes about how many folks here have dispensed with them altogether.
Brent
(For whom serosorting stays the rule)
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Hiya all...
Condoms... nice question!!!
I get them at the supermarket, the brand name is "Family" (a bit contradictory, isn't it?). Lube's brand is also "Family". Of course it is a cheap non glamoured brand, but works OK.
Being a supermarket cheap condom brand guy has not been a handicap until today to get good sex ;-).
They come in packs of 12 units (extra special offer ones!!!), in packs of 6 units (regular price) and in young suit pack (2 condoms... more expensive -bizarre pricing policy anyway-).
All in all, they're not too expensive, about 1 euro the unit (1,3 dollars)...
Also in gaybars here in Madrid there are for free, with lube. Also I got them for free from time to time from friends who work or colaborate wiht ASOs...
Bucko, how does it work this thing of serosorting? Isn't it a bit risky of reinfection?
I've heard that risk of infection if both HIV+ are undetectable (and on meds, obviously) as per regards to viral load is very low... but, how to be sure of eachone is undetectable in the moment of an intercourse?
Anyway, I am not sure what to think about it, it seems an interesting issue to discuss about...
hugs!
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Condoms?
I have never bought one in my life. Hence, I am here. And, now that I am here, I serosort and still do not buy them. I guess if I wanted to buy them I would head to Walgreens or Rite Aid (both are close to you milker).
Milker, you buy condoms in a sixty pack? WOW, you are gettin lucky a lot.
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I need to step back here for a moment. Brown condoms....brown condoms? Do they even sell brown condoms?! Definitely NOT aimed at the gay demographic. Well, not the majority of the gay demographic...
When ya get right down to it, I don't really need any assortment of colors when it comes to condoms. Plain old flesh tone works fine.
Not to put too fine a point on it, but "Plain old flesh tone" isn't pinkish/white for all people.
I recently saw an interview with billionaire Richard Branson (Virgin Records, Virgin Mobile, Virgin Airline, Virgin Galactic, around the world daredevil). Apparently one if the impediments to getting men in Africa to use condoms is they feel silly and offended wearing a white man's condom. He was heading an initiative to produce flesh tone condoms for African men.
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I'm sure that I could find a few gathering dust in a drawer somewhere.
When I used to get them, it was from bars or the local GUM clinic.
Then I sort of gave up using them, which is kind of why I'm here.
Anyone for a mercy f**k?
edited, because I forgot how to spell drawer.
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I get my condoms from the condom tree, like where I get my spaghetti. :)
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I suggest growing your own condoms...
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/271804/the_condom_plant
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Oh, to actually need condoms at the moment! But whenever I am sexually active, I just run on down to CVS and buy a big variety of different types of condoms, because I get bored with using one type and like a change. I am not that in to coloured condoms--I find them a bit unsettling, but I buy them occasionally just for kicks. I use astroglide for lube. I did try the CVS brand of the warming lubricant, but I had some irritation from it and I really itched down there.
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I used to get my condoms at the clinic, but with a recall notice of Lifestyles condoms because of pinholes, I use the condoms provided for free at our ASO here.
Me personally, I would never give an oral massage if condom was used, matter of fact, I can't recall ever spotting a condom on the otherside of the gloryhole. ::)
I prefer old style for lube, Crisco..
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I prefer old style for lube, Crisco..
at,
I hope you're not using Crisco while using latex condoms! If you are, you're going to end up with a broken condom one day. Oil based lubes (and Crisco falls into this catagory) degrade latex. Please only use water based lubes with latex condoms. You may also want to check out the three condom and lube links in my signature line.
Ann
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The local pharmacy sells them in packs of 40. Yeah, it can be a bit embarrassing but, hey, everybody does it, so you can scoff at that cashier and tell her where to stuff her cupins.
Oh, AU, if you're going for variety, try getting a bottle of Wet too. Silicon based, so it doesn't dry out as quickly as the water-based ones do. Plus, it's condom friendly. Never had one break on me, and I went through A LOT back in the day. :)
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Buy in bulk at Sam's trojans are like $18 for 60. Lots of KY later time to restock.. D
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Milker, I too expected more people in this place to get them online. I mean with all the self proclaimed sluts among us!
Andrew
(who knows nothing about slutitude!)
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I buy Wet Platinum lube, which can vary in price greatly, so I buy condoms from whoever has the cheapest lube price. Condoms tend to vary less in price than lube. But you also have to factor in shipping! Some sites have cheap products but screw you on shipping.
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I get mine from Walgreens, CVS, Supermarket, gas station bathroom (I will not get into it).
Be careful buying in bulk and not using them in quick enough time, they have expiration dates, and does anyone know why? Do they taste sour after they expire???
And one more thing, I was with the new guy and we pulled out a non-lubricated one. Now mind you, we had the bottled lube already out and working, but getting the damn condom on was a nightmare!
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Hi Milker,
When I was sexually active (about X number) of years ago, they were available at bars, healthcare organizations and the local pharmacy, supermarkets and convenience markets.
I checked my supply before my last date (also X number) of years ago and they were all expired. Being a magnet for men with ED, it hasn't been an issue for me. Have the best day
Michael
(who loves the commercial about erections lasting 4 hours... forget the doctor, call me!)
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Not to put too fine a point on it, but "Plain old flesh tone" isn't pinkish/white for all people.
I recently saw an interview with billionaire Richard Branson (Virgin Records, Virgin Mobile, Virgin Airline, Virgin Galactic, around the world daredevil). Apparently one if the impediments to getting men in Africa to use condoms is they feel silly and offended wearing a white man's condom. He was heading an initiative to produce flesh tone condoms for African men.
Been meaning to get back to this for a day or so. When I said "flesh tone", I was referring to my particular flesh tone...as in through a transparent condom. However, your point is a very good one. I don't think it's putting too fine a point on it at all for you to have said so.
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A refill? Heehee!!! Well why not trip on down to the drug store or Wally World or K-Mart and
get you some.........
Incidentally cheap is not always a good thing....especially for the person on the receiving end
(if you know what I mean)
Most gay bars and ASO offer them free of charge...assuming you're not a BIG BOY
and need a LARGER size. May the force be with you :P
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the hospital
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I always grab a few for variety at the gay clubs, but I buy my condoms at Target. Lifestyle with astroglide lube. Really depends on what's in store for the evening, right?
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Last time I bought condoms, I got a great deal! Buy a box, get lube free! :D
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It has been so long I forgot where to buy them or how to install one :o I like the idea of a mercy fuck! Anyone interested? ::)
AppleBoy
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It has been so long I forgot where to buy them or how to install one :o
Sounds like you got yours from IKEA ! :D
Milker.
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HA HA HA! ;D Now that would be hot if Ikea sold rubbers!
Swedish Meatballs and Condoms YAY!
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i've never bought condoms. i'd always left it up to my bf who probly got them from the supermarket or pharmacy or service station in times of emergency. i want to go today and buy some in a pharmacy some nice fancy flavoured or ribbed ones, wonder if i have the guts.
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well i usually get mine form the oragnazition that i work for but the order them in bulk from www.joelubecom
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Well, more about condoms... today I went out to meet some friends. One of them, a very sweet and nice girl, gave to me a couple of condoms... from Russia. She was working in a cultural campament in Moldavia, aiding to rebuild a school, and she met a russian guy who gave her lots of russian condoms... "preservatifs" they call them.
Well, the fact is that condom itself is very alike to the standard supermarket ones we can find here and there, but what is impressive is the packaging:
A gorgeous lady, big, I mean, big tits, and kinda "porno" attitude... I wonder what kind of idea would the producer want to transmit with it... background color was red, by the way...
Poor comrade Lenin...
:-)
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If your condoms say "Made In China" you may want to read this article. (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/04/AR2007090402132.html)
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"PS- If I did get me a new batch, you can bet they wouldn't be red. Makes me feel like I'm a German Shepherd when I wear a red one."
OMG that is SOOO Funny! I almost had coffee come out my nose!!!
I usually get them when I go to my docs or when I see my case manager...
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I just use Gladd sandwich bags and secure it at the base with electrical tape.
Morton Salt
"IM KING OF THE SALTS"
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in the super XXL condom department, of course.
that's my story, and I'm sticking with it.
;)
(I just checked the box, and there are 10 condoms left, with an expiration date of 12/2009. I will be thrilled beyond words if I have the opportunity to use all 10 before they--or I--expire.)
(The box I have now is Lifestyle brand, too...I think I picked them up at Target. I hear you on the color/flavor/textured thing, too. I like mine basic.)