Male Organ Sensation Issues – Why Safe Relations Can Be Pleasurable

Does Latex Protection Make Intimacy Less Enjoyable?

Many men protest the use of latex protection during relations.  Women are often told by their partners that intimacy just doesn’t feel as good when they are using protection, or that it is unfair to make them wrap it up.  This attitude may cause women to feel pressured to not use protection, which opens the relationship up to unwanted pregnancies and even partner-transmitted infections. However, the fact of the matter is, latex protection is a vital component of a man’s male organ health and is meant to protect the man just as much as the women. So in most cases, men and women should abide by the rule No Glove, No Love.

About Sensitivity

Yes, latex protection can reduce sensitivity, which for most men may seem like a bummer.  However, looking at it from the other side -- latex protection reduces sensitivity -- which can actually help a man engage in longer, more vigorous relations, so there is an upside to the situation.  Latex protection may reduce the occurrence of premature release in some men. Additionally, there are latex barriers on the market boasting increased sensitivity while still maintaining durability, so men should experiment until they find a product that has a more enjoyable feel for them and their partner.

About Protection

The bottom line is that men who are having relations – especially with multiple partners – need to wear a cover.  The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates around 50% of the U.S. population will contract a communicable disease in their lifetime. The annual incident rate of infection continues to go up each year, meaning the risk of unprotected relations is simply too high. Not so fast, older gentleman; such infections are a problem for men of all ages, not merely an issue for men in their late teens and 20’s. No man is immune, regardless of his age. In fact, new infections commonly occur in men over 50.

Latex protection is integral in protecting one against unwanted or unplanned pregnancies.  Don’t believe every old wives tale being floated around; some of the more creative family planning methods (read: the pull-out method), are not effective at preventing pregnancy. Even if one’s partner is on oral prevention, there are plenty of babies being born each year to prove that there is only a 99% success rate, if even if used perfectly. 

Another way to frame use of protection in a positive light is that both parties find it easier to relax and enjoy the experience.  Many individuals report worrying during relations about unwanted pregnancies and the risk of infection -- and those are not very sensual thoughts to be having.  Protection may make it easier to put those fears to rest and concentrate on the activity at hand.

Is it Ever Okay to go Au Natural?

Yes. There are times when latex protection can go by the wayside, but only if certain conditions are met.  First, both partners have to be 100% monogamous – meaning neither is getting action on the side.  Both partners should have been tested recently for all communicable diseases and have a clean bill of health.  Even if both partners are showing no signs of infection, get tested! One or both parties could be carrying an infection, but simply be asymptomatic; these individuals can still pass on infection without having symptoms present.

Keep the Male Organ Healthy

Latex protection is just one way for men to keep the male organ healthy.  Engaging in cardiovascular activity, eating right and not smoking all keep the body’s circulatory system healthy, and that is key to an active intimate life.  Adding a male organ vitamin lotion to the daily grooming routine (most professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil) can also keep the skin of the male organ healthy. As an added bonus, a formula including Acetyl L Carnitine may also increase male organ sensitivity, helping to counter problems associated with protection.