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February 2005

Ratings Condoms

See a summary of test findings and Quick Picks--the choices that merit first consideration.



Condoms
Availability: Most models in stores through April 2005.
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In performance order. Models with identical overall scores are listed alphabetically.	Excellent	Very good	Good	Fair	Poor

	Brand & model	Price	Overall score	Test results	Lubricant	Features

1	Durex Extra Sensitive Lubricated Latex	$0.83			Regular		•
2	Durex Performax Lubricated	0.83			Numbing
3	LifeStyles Classic Collection Ultra Sensitive Lubricated	0.92			Regular		•
4	TheyFit Lubricated	1.00			Regular
5	Trojan Extended Pleasure Climax Control Lubricant	0.83			Numbing
6	Trojan Non-lubricated	0.54			None
7	Trojan Ultra Pleasure Spermicidal Lubricant	0.78			Spermicidal
8	LifeStyles Classic Collection Dual Pleasure Lubricated	0.92			Regular
9	Beyond Seven Lubricated	0.83			Regular		•
10	Class Act Ultra Thin & Sensitive	0.27			Regular
11	LifeStyles Ultra Sensitive Spermicide	0.79			Spermicidal		•
12	Trojan Her Pleasure Lubricated	0.75			Regular			•
13	Trojan Shared Sensation with Spermicidal Lubricant	0.88			Spermicidal	•		•
14	Planned Parenthood Lollipop				Regular
15	Kimono Micro-Thin Lubricated	1.08			Regular		•
16	Trojan Magnum Lubricated	0.83			Regular
17	Trojan Shared Pleasure Warm Sensations Lubricant	0.83			Warming
18	Trojan-Enz Lubricated	0.73			Regular
19	Inspiral Lubricated	1.00			Regular	•
20	LifeStyles Classic Collection Ribbed Pleasure Lubricated	0.92			Regular		•	•
21	Durex High Sensation Lubricated	0.54			Regular			•
22	Planned Parenthood Assorted Colors				Regular		•
23	Planned Parenthood Honeydew				Regular
Three types in one package. Distributed at Planned Parenthood clinics, generally free of charge or at a low cost.