If you asked most guys and girls, they would say "yes" it feels different with a condom--but you'd get a range of descriptions. Some think it feels better, some think it feels worse.

Many people say that sex feels better with condoms because they can relax and not worry about pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). And still others like using condoms because they prefer the taste of flavored condoms during oral sex, or the warm tingles of special lubricated condoms.

 
The most common complaint from guys is that they "can't feel anything." But other guys love using condoms because they can "last longer," or they like the sensations of ribbed condoms. Some girls and guys say that they feel distanced from their partners when they use condoms.

 
If you are a guy who experiences less pleasure and sensation when using a condom, then there are a few things you can do to make it feel better.

• You may want to try polyurethane condoms. Polyurethane conducts body heat better and can feel more "sheer."
  
• You may want to try thin latex condoms, such as Trojan Ultra Thin, or Trojan Warm Sensations.
  
• You may want to try putting a tiny drop of lubricant inside the condom at the tip so that it slides over the head of the penis more freely.
  
• If you are uncircumcised and experience pain when you pull back your foreskin to put on the condom, you may have adhesions between your glans and shaft which can be easily remedied at a doctor's office.

If you are a girl or guy who experiences less pleasure when your partner uses a condom for oral, vaginal or anal sex, you may also want to try these tips:

• For vaginal or anal sex, use a store-bought lubricant, like K-Y Jelly or Astroglide, to help decrease friction between your skin and the condom.
  
• Make sure your partner is using a condom that fits him well. You may want to buy an assorted pack of sizes from Condomania and let him try each one while masturbating to find the perfect fit.
  
• Choose your favorite flavored condoma from Condomania for oral sex. There are many to choose from!

Alas, condoms can potentially interrupt the intimacy of sex. But with a little creativity, putting on the condom can become a fun part of your sexual foreplay. To make this part of condom use even easier, make sure you know exactly what you're doing. (Guys, you can practice on yourself or girls, with an object.)

If the interruption is more than you want to deal with, then you could also experiment with using female condoms, which can be put in place hours before the date even begins. (To learn about female condoms, click here.)

And finally, even when it feels "a little different" when you use a condom, just remember that only condoms can protect you from most STDs, such as HIV. And for heterosexual couples, they also do "double duty" by backing up your birth control, like the Pill, Patch or Shot, to protect you from an unintended pregnancy.