Condom manufacturer announces newly sized latex-free product

In order to increase the availability of contraceptives and sexually transmitted disease (STD) protection to individuals who suffer from latex allergies, LifeStyles condom brand recently announced that the company will provide their polyisoprene product in a larger size.

"We are so thrilled to provide our users with expanded options in the non-latex and size categories with the launch of SKYN Large, while maintaining the reliability and strength that LifeStyles products are known for," brand spokesperson Carol Carrozza said.

The manufacturers noted that ill-fitting condoms are more likely to break or slip, and may also decrease sexual pleasure. Many individuals may benefit from this new offering, since 10 percent of Americans are allergic to latex.

While condoms are only one of many options for contraception, they are among the few methods approved by the Food and Drug Administration for STD protection.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 19 million new STD cases are reported each year in the U.S. The organization adds that condoms are most effective at preventing the transmission of STDs that are spread only through genital fluids, such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis and HIV.