Big impact from enlarging condoms

British condom maker Futura Medical said that results of a study showed its new condom helped men have firmer and bigger erections, as well as a longer-lasting sexual experience.

Shares in the company, which specialises in sexual healthcare and pain relief, rose 14.5 per cent to 59.25 pence ($NZ1.59) on hopes the condom, which will be marketed by Durex condom-maker SSL International, could go on sale next year.



Futura said the study of 108 healthy couples showed its CSD500 condom helped men to get a firmer erection compared with a standard condom, increased penis size and made the sexual experience last longer, delivering statistically significant results.

The condom has a small amount of gel in its peak that dilates the arteries and increases blood flow to the penis.