Condom testing
• Sexual Health
Consumer Reports evaluates condoms:
We tested at least 120 samples of each of 23 models of latex condoms and rated a model's reliability by the number of samples that met the minimum industry standard for air pressure and volume. We also looked at features including lubricant presence and type, and whether the condom's thickness was notably more or less than average.
All of the tested models passed the minimum industry standard for inflation, which is well below our own tougher testing threshold. We found no correlation between performance and price, thickness or the country of manufacturer. But some models were clearly stronger than others.
The results: Consumer Reports: Testing the best condoms