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| Celtic Radio Community > Ye Ole Celtic Pub - Open all day, all night! > Consumers Union Test Results |
| Posted by: Shamalama 05-Jan-2005, 09:47 AM |
| Condom Testing Reveals Best Brands Tue Jan 4, 6:02 PM ET By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Correspondent WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The consumers group best known for rating cars and washing machines has turned its testing prowess to condoms to find out which ones measure up best and how other birth control methods compare. The nonprofit Consumers Union says in a new guide to contraception that the seven top U.S. types of condom they studied did not burst despite vigorous testing, and all models met international standards. [Shamalama says: Vigorous testing?!?! How do I apply for THAT job?] But results showed that the top brand, able to take the most punishment, was the Durex Extra Sensitive Lubricated Latex, according to the report. A melon-colored model distributed by Planned Parenthood performed the worst, bursting during a test in which the latex condoms were filled with air. [Shamalama says: Well that's just great. The ones that they give your kids in school actually performed the worst. Geez.] http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=571&e=1&u=/nm/health_condoms_dc The actual results: TOP 5 1 Durex Extra Sensitive Lubricated Latex 2 Durex Performax Lubricated 3 LifeStyles Classic Collection Ultra Sensitive Lubricated 4 TheyFit Lubricated 5 Trojan Extended Pleasure Climax Control Lubricant BOTTOM 5 19 Inspiral Lubricated 20 LifeStyles Classic Collection Ribbed Pleasure 21 Durex High Sensation Lubricated 22 Planned Parenthood Assorted Colors 23 Planned Parenthood Honeydew |
| Posted by: Keltic 05-Jan-2005, 10:35 AM |
| So much for "planned" parenthood!! |
| Posted by: maisky 05-Jan-2005, 11:53 AM |
| Since the testing involves blowing up the "test piece" to 3' long and 1' wide, I don't think I need worry about exceeding the test conditions if I use one. |
| Posted by: Aragorn 05-Jan-2005, 03:36 PM |
| Hehe, that is so funny...I really doubt any person could exceed those requirements. LMAO |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 05-Jan-2005, 04:39 PM |
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| Posted by: gaberlunzie 05-Jan-2005, 04:49 PM |
Oh yea...sure...  |
| Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 08-Jan-2005, 11:16 AM |
It's nice to know they have the subject covered.  |
| Posted by: dragonboy3611 08-Jan-2005, 07:28 PM |
The worst are always the cheapest! ...lmao, you guys are really funny  |