Glyde Maxi Vegan Condoms 10 Pack contains 10 large-size male condoms made from natural rubber latex, with a length of 190mm. They carry the Vegan Society trademark, so they suit anyone who wants a condom made without animal-derived ingredients and with a larger fit than a regular size.

Key Features

• Large size: Glyde's Maxi is its large size, with a 190mm length. It sits between the regular Ultra (53mm) and the extra large Supermax (60mm).
• Vegan Society trademark: Glyde says it avoids casein, a milk protein often used in condom manufacture, and uses a plant-based alternative instead.
• PETA-approved vegan: The pack carries the PETA Approved Vegan logo, which refers to Glyde's global animal test policy.
• Natural rubber latex: Made from natural rubber latex, so it is not suitable if you have a latex allergy.
• Regenerative rubber: Glyde is a member of the Regenerative Rubber Initiative and says its latex comes from agroforestry plantations in Thailand.

How does Glyde Maxi compare with other Glyde sizes?

Glyde makes four main sizes: Slimfit (smaller, 49mm), Ultra (regular, 53mm), Maxi (large) and Supermax (extra large, 60mm). Maxi is the second largest of the four.

Do condoms protect against pregnancy and STIs?

According to the NHS, condoms are up to 98% effective at preventing pregnancy when used correctly every time, and using one every time you have sex is the best way to protect you and your partner from HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If a condom is not used correctly, the NHS gives the figure as 82%.

What should I do if a condom splits or comes off?

Get urgent help from a pharmacist, sexual health clinic, 111 or a GP. You may need emergency contraception or an STI test.

• Vegetarian
• Vegan

Use a new condom every time you have sex, and follow the instructions on the pack. Condoms can be used for vaginal, anal or oral sex.

1. Check that the use-by date has not expired and that the pack has a CE or UKCA mark.
2. Put the condom on before the penis touches the vagina or anus, once the penis is fully erect.
3. Open the packet carefully. Do not use your teeth, as this could rip the condom.
4. Hold the tip of the condom to squeeze out any air, then roll it all the way down to the base of the penis.
5. If the condom does not roll down, it may be on the wrong way round. Throw it away and use a new one.
6. Keep the condom on until you finish having sex. Grip the base as you pull out so it does not come off.
7. Put the used condom in the bin, not the toilet.

Glyde Maxi condoms are made from natural rubber latex, so the following apply:

• Do not use them if you have a latex allergy.
• Do not use latex condoms if you are using antifungal medicine on or around your anus, vulva and vagina, or penis and testicles.
• Do not use oil-based lubricant with latex condoms. Use a water-based or silicone-based lubricant instead.
• Do not use more than one condom at a time, as this can make one or both split.
• Do not use a condom that is past its use-by date, as an expired condom may not be effective.
• If a condom splits or comes off during sex, get urgent help from a pharmacist, sexual health clinic, 111 or a GP.