Rubbers

If a client has a need for a special type of condom, such as Magnum, Magnum XL or something other than latex, should a provider carry around a variety just in case or is it up to the gentleman to provide rubbers if he is larger than average or prefers a certain type?
I think that if you know you need something "special" then you should probably get it beforehand in case the provider doesn't have it. LOL.
What do you think?

I agree Allie, if a guy is a bit larger than your average Joe he should be prepared for it.

I always bring non-latex. Hate the smell of traditional rubbers.

I have a large selection / assortment available at ALL times, I may even have the exact same condom my partner may have brought along (if one was brought along at all) - but, it is MY responsibility as a professional to supply them. And it is my responsibility to be prepared for ANY and every contingency.

My condoms will always be the (only) ones I'll use, they have been in my possession and control and I have paid very close attention to their proper storage (avoiding having them been stored in extreme heat or cold) and I check the expiration dates often (yes, they have one). Mine have not been in a wallet in my back pocket for a few months (or years) . . . bottom line, as a professional lady, I will have more than enough from which a client may choose from comfortably and find one he may like (or several he may like to try), including ALWAYS having a non-latex preference that suits me best which I have found to be acceptable for most men (and I'll have various sizes too, both larger and smaller - usually four sizes in all). The better the fit, the better the sensation (so I have been told, again and again). I am often complimented on my forethought in this regard. Gentlemen have told me that having a proper fit with a superior condom is a whole new level of comfort and sensation that has been afforded them - they are completely overwhelmed with the experience!

There are gentlemen that will intentionally tamper with condoms, seek out condoms with high a breakage rate, bring the wrong size (too small) or leave them in a hot car in a glove box knowing anything they can do to weaken the barrier gains them a bareback experience (which is what they are after). Unfortunately, there are many gentlemen that think this is somewhat "sport" and a game (intentionally breaking the condom) . . . my health is the second most important thing in my life, second only to the health and well being of my child (for him I would step in front of a train if need be without any hesitation) . . . and there is no cost too great or an inconvenience to my time too large for me to acquire a proper, reliable, diverse and fun selection of condoms to ensure my safety. I'll have on average seven or eight different brands of condoms available (in four or more sizes as I mentioned), and I always use mine - always. No exceptions. Ever. Period. Nothing you can see with the naked eye upon examination makes it safe to use a condom a client may have brought . . . regardless if it has been "unsealed" before you. And I'm not speaking about the client intentionally trying to "get one over" on a lady, it may be simple mishandling (as I described previously), it may be stored improperly (especially if it has been hidden from a significant other) or it may have an improper fit (when he believes it fits well) - it isn't worth the risk in any instance.

Lately, I have found gentlemen to been trending towards a preference for Crown Skinless Skins and Kimono -

http://www.condomdepot.com/product/d...d/183/pid/2105

http://www.condomdepot.com/product/catalog.cfm/nid/189

I adore condom depot. If I am between orders / shipments, I will always suggest my favorite, which is Skyn (a Polyisoprene condom - which is also available in larger sizes now). Although, I'm absolutely open to using anything from my selection . . . that is why I have a selection, after all.

Please, ladies (and gentlemen), never use a natural sheep intestine condom (known as "lambskin") - NEVER - they offer NO effective barrier against HIV and most all other STD's and if the gentleman is latex sensitive, there are much better alternatives on the market.

Please, be safe - ladies, bring your own and shop ahead for an assortment which will be sure to please . . . make your safety fun with your client! You'll both be at ease! And, your clients will thank you! Is it expensive to get started by purchasing a selection of different condoms? Absolutely! Is it worth every penny spent? You are damn right it is . . .

Some ladies may argue that this is "overkill" or too much work, too much trouble . . they may bring three or four different condoms and think that it is enough - but what happens when he has forgotten his Magnum XL in his rush of excited anticipation to see you and all you have is a standard condom or possibly a standard Magnum that won't fit correctly and he may be leaving disappointed, after being constrained into a condom that fits poorly? The responsibility was ultimately the lady's to be prepared for anything.

The last thing I want is a disappointed client, for ANY reason. Maybe I do go the extra mile as far as condoms are concerned, but I tend to go that extra mile in everything I do in furthering my continued success in this endeavor, and it shows - both in my pocketbook and in the smiling faces of my very select clientele.

Kisses,

- Jackie

I feel the provider should keep a selection... but I dont think you should have more than 3 different types. A latex-free, magnum and a normal one is all you should provide. I do also agree that if the client knows he likes a certain kind, he should bring it and definetly show it to the provider, just in case she wanted to look it over to make sure she feels comfortable with it

Jackie: Skyn makes a larger size non-latex condom now? Awesome. Where can I buy them in KC? I checked condomdepot.com but couldn't locate them. I see them listed on Amazon, but would like to pick 'em up locally in KC if possible.

I bring some just in case. THings happen where someone might forget.

Jackie: Skyn makes a larger size non-latex condom now? Awesome. Where can I buy them in KC? I checked condomdepot.com but couldn't locate them. I see them listed on Amazon, but would like to pick 'em up locally in KC if possible. Originally Posted by BottomFeederKC

It is a very new product, I ordered (actually pre-ordered from Amazon and I am currently out of stock myself - LOL, more are on the way!) when I saw the press release last month. All of the feedback regarding these condoms has been overwhelmingly positive. It may take some time for them to make their way into the distribution chain locally, I do not know of any store currently stocking them in metro KC (or the Midwest for that matter - I tend to shop as I travel) . . . if you find a store that has them in stock, please post in the thread. Also, you're more likely to find them initially at a Walgreens or CVS, etc., versus a Wal-Mart or other discount retailer - that seems to be fairly common in how new products such as this are released.

Kisses,

- Jackie

Well, when I visit my doctor, I don't bring my own, special-sized gown. When I go to my mechanic and need something done that takes a special tool, I don't provide it. Same for any other professional I see. It's their cost of doing business and I assume that part of my fee covers expenses just such as those.

I'm married. I can't go "condom shopping" and easily explain being seen, or having them in my possession if caught by my SO. Being fixed, the wife might surely wonder why I need them at all.... I can only pull off the "buying them for Junior" excuse once. It's not worth it to me to risk it

All the more reason for a professional to be ready for any contingency as I stated . . . You make a very good point Sens about shopping for condoms when married - a lot of stores now track purchases and email the transaction details or allow you to see your purchase history online - Walgreens, Kmart, Sears Grand, etc., will even send an email receipt to the email address on file if the credit card you use when you pay is registered on a frequent customer account at that store. It could be quite catastrophic to forget and use a frequent shopping card that the family has signed up for to get a discount of a dollar or two on a purchase of condoms or to accumulate credit/points for the transaction by showing your "shopper" card and then have the significant other be emailed a copy of items purchased or receive a "given your recent condom purchase we thought you may like . . ." type email. Even just browsing at Amazon can prompt their system to send that type of email to the main email of the account if you are logged in while you comparison shop their Website.

Be safe everyone!

- Jackie

"given your recent condom purchase we thought you may like . . .". Originally Posted by jackie@sintropolis

... the telephone number for a good divorce attorney."

Well as there aren't many people who require "special needs" condoms, I thank all of you who bring your own when we do come across this situation.
Yes, if you are married you shouldn't buy them to keep around the house.
I would imagine most of you know to buy them on the way to the session...

I think a fella should let you know beforehand if he needs or prefers special condoms. I have a married client who has latex allergies so I pick up a couplke lamb skin condoms. Otherwise, I use plain lube free condoms.

Lambskin condoms are okay for preventing pregnancy (85–98%) but health professionals acknowledge that they do nothing to protect you against most any STD (including HIV). The natural sheep intestine is too porous and viruses and bacteria are able to pass through the barrier as though it was not there . . . The manipulation of the intestine makes the material actually MORE porous in the manufacturing process. Additionally, they are terribly expensive compared to hypoallergenic polyurethane (polyisoprene) condoms . . . plus, most men that have an intense latex allergy are also allergic to lambskin or at least slightly irritated by the material. It is a common misconception that a lambskin condom is hypoallergenic.

- Jackie

If I buy them on the way to a session I still might be seen. And what happens to the extras? If I've got to get them I'm planning on using 2. They usually come in 3's. Again I can't keep them.

Bottom line if I need to be the one to bring them I won't be back. It's not my "job" to be prepared. Most guys only bring them if they really want a special feeling one or thyre afraid a provider will pull the "I'm out so it's only a bj today" ruse. Again as a married guy I can't. And a customer I won't. It's the cost of doing business.