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"Who dat" with the largest penises in America?

New Orleans, D.C., & New Hampshire top the charts for penis size

Condomania announces the largest database of penis sizes on the planet: 27,000 men, 76 penis sizes

LOS ANGELES, March 3^rd, 2010 - New Orleans now has another reason to call itself "The Big Easy." The home of this year's Super Bowl champs has taken the top spot in Condomania's ranking of U.S. cities by penis size!

And the men of Washington D.C. apparently are more than just big talk, big egos, and big promises. The Beltway boys claimed a close second place for the biggest average penis size in the nation.

As for the "biggest" state in the Union? While New Hampshire may be one of the smallest states, it's not so small when it comes to penis size, topping Condomania’s state by state comparison.

America's first condom store, Condomania (Condomania.com), has just unlocked its huge database of penis sizes and released these unique rankings of the 50 states and the 20 most populated U.S. cities by average penis size. After 20 years in business, Condomania knows perhaps more than anyone else about the nation's penises.

So just how does Condomania know these intimate details? In 2004, the company launched TheyFit Condoms, the world's first line of tailored-fit prophylactics, in 76 sizes. Since then they have sold custom-fit condoms to over 27,000 men in 70 countries, and now have just begun to analyze this incredible cache of data.

"These fitted condoms range in length from 3 to 10 inches and from super slim to extra roomy." says Chris Filkins, Condomania’s Directory of Technology. "After gathering detailed information on over 27,000 penises, we now have the most comprehensive database of penis sizes on the planet! Needless to say, these men's privacy is our utmost concern, and we're interested only in the statistics, and not who's who! But the data itself is pretty interesting."

Previously, the largest formal survey of penis sizes was conducted in 1948 by the famous Kinsey researchers, when 2,500 men recorded their erect penis sizes on pre-stamped cards.

Condomania's ten-times larger database is compiled from the unique "FitKit" measuring system for TheyFit condoms, where the user measures the length and girth of his erect penis to the millimeter and then matches those results to one of 76 possible sizes that comprise different length and girth combinations. In this system, the 76 sizes are comprised of non-sequential letters and numbers, so that the smallest is no more obvious than the largest.

"Unlike other studies in which participants were measuring their penis size solely for the sake of recording a measurement, and were perhaps more likely to exaggerate," says Filkins, "our database is comprised of men looking for the best fit condom for safety and comfort, and thus, we believe, apt to be more accurate." Filkins continues, "The customer satisfaction surveys we received overwhelmingly indicated that men of all sizes, but particularly those on either end of the size spectrum, benefited immensely from a properly fitting condom."

Here are some highlights from Condomania's penis database:

• Top Ranking State by Average Penis Size: New Hampshire
• Lowest Ranking State by Average Penis Size: Wyoming
• Top Ranking U.S. City by Average Penis Size: New Orleans
• Second Highest Ranking City (just behind N.O.): Washington, D.C.
• Lowest Ranking City by Average Penis Size: Dallas/Ft. Worth
• Blue States vs Red States: Blue States' Average Penis Size is Bigger!
• Penises Come in a Wide Range of Sizes: The Smallest Penises are Less Than 3" in Length and the Largest Penises are Longer Than 10" in Length
• Penis Sizes Chart Almost a Perfect Bell Curve: 25% of the Male Population is Under 5" in Length, 50% are Between 5" and 6" in Length and 25% are Longer than 6" in Length

Thanks to new findings from Condomania.com, we now have the inside scoop on where the country’s best-endowed men are hiding.

-Kathryn H. Cusimano

Each year, millions of dollars are poured into scientific research, right? But what does it really, really do for us? We need research we can put to good use today. Thanks to the experts at Condomania.com, we now have data that could have some real impact, so to speak, on our days and nights -- a ranking of penis sizes across the country.

So who are the, ahem, big winners? New Orleans came in on top as the city whose men are the biggest. Yes, it is the city where they say the good times roll. While (Live free or die!) New Hampshire apparently has a greater concentration of large penises than any other state in the Union. Who would have guessed it? You can check out the full list at Condomania.com.

A few of their other key findings:

• Second Highest Ranking City (just behind N.O.): Washington, D.C.
• Lowest Ranking State by Average Penis Size: Wyoming (Yes, even cowboys get the blues.)
• Penis Sizes Chart Almost a Perfect Bell Curve: 25% of the Male Population is Under 5" in Length, 50% are Between 5" and 6" in Length and 25% are Longer than 6" in Length. (We told you this was scientific research.)

Of course, we were dying to see how our city and state measure up, but we wanted to know how exactly these rankings came to be, so we spoke to Adam Glickman, CEO of Condomania.com. As he explains it, Condomania has revolutionized condom-buying, allowing men to order custom-fit condoms on the Web – sort of like going to Tom Ford for a bespoke suit, but with a lot fewer measurements.

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In truth, these “custom” condoms aren’t exactly made-to-order, but the folks at Condomania offer 76 condom sizes, along with a downloadable FitKit that allows guys to measure their member to the millimeter, then pick the condoms from their extensive selection that will fit best. (Who else but BettyConfidential would tell you these things?)

According to Glickman, since they introduced the FitKit and custom-sized condoms about five years ago, Condomania has accumulated the measurements of roughly 25,000 men in the U.S. and 2,000 internationally, along with their mailing addresses. While they aren’t sharing specifics (sorry girls, no names!), Condomania is giving up a few of the down-and-dirty details.

“We took a look at that database of information and realized we could come up with some pretty interesting results,” says Glickman. Those results turned into a ranking of penis sizes across the United States. The list is broken down into the 20 most populous cities with the largest penises and a ranking of the endowment of the men in each state, from largest to smallest.

Right now, the list is limited to the U.S., but Glickman says the site has had some interest from other countries, including our Canadian neighbors. And jet-setters, stay tuned: a ranking of international penis sizes may be coming your way soon!

But why release a ranking of penis sizes? As it turns out, there was a rather noble purpose behind this project. “It’s certainly an entertainment piece because it’s amusing,” says Glickman. “But the higher purpose is to bring awareness to the fact that condoms continue to play an important role in fighting all kinds of health epidemics.”

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Yes, yes, we agree a condom is an essential component of a healthy sex life, and its importance can’t be overstated. But let’s get back to the interesting part – as it turns out, size really does matter!

“While 76 sizes of condoms may not be available to everybody – or everybody when they need them,” says Glickman, “there certainly are different sizes in the marketplace today, from those with a snugger fit to average to extra large. And those different sizes can make a difference in health and wellness. They can also make a difference in pleasure.”

That’s all very good to know. But how does Condomania plan to take into account the fact that people move and that state-specific penis size distribution may shift over time? Luckily, they’re open to tracking these numbers again in the future.

“We’re having an awful lot of fun right now,” says Glickman. “We’re watching how different communities of people are reacting to this information and having fun with it. We’ll probably decide how to follow up in a way that’s entertaining, but more importantly, meaningful.”

Well, consider us as well informed as some Big Easy guys are well endowed and thank you, Condomania, we can hardly wait to see what they come up with next!

Kathryn H. Cusimano is an assistant editor at BettyConfidential, and while she’s impressed with Condomania’s noble intentions, this story makes her blush – a lot.

Three facts about your vagina to improve your sex life

-Amber Madison

Love your vagina. We’ve all heard it. It’s not gross, it’s luscious. It’s not ugly, it’s a flower. It’s not annoying, it’s complex. Yet still, if you’re like most women, you feel indifferent at best about your vagina.

In the grand scheme of things, loving it just doesn’t seem like that huge of a priority. You’re supposed to love your cellulite, your crooked nose and your frizzy hair; do you really have to feel good about your vagina too? Yes.

And not because that sentiment goes well with your patchouli-scented aromatherapy candle, but because the way you feel about your vagina has a direct impact on your sex life.

A recent study of more than 2,000 women by Dr. Laura Berman and Dr. Mieke Ana Windecker found that women who had the most positive image of their vaginas reported the most sexual energy and the easiest time achieving an orgasm. It also found that what a woman thought about the smell of her vagina was most closely linked to her overall vaginal perception. So in the name of better sex, here are five facts to help you like your vagina a little bit more (even if you’re not ready to say the “L” word yet).

1. It’s only scary because you’re not used to looking at it. Guys have no choice but to develop an intimate relationship with their genitals. They have to hold it when they pee, they catch glimpses of it every time they get out of the shower, and it’s just generally flopping around down there for them to inspect. You, on the other hand, have to contort your body around a mirror in order to see what’s between your legs. Because of this, you probably haven’t seen your vagina very much, and because of that when you do, it may be scary.

But the more often you look at yourself, the more comfortable you will feel with your body. (For a guided tour click here)

2. Worst case scenario your vagina looks like … a vagina. When you look at your vagina, it might seem like there’s an excessive amount of folds, parts or protrusions. But no matter what you may think yours looks like, it just looks like a vagina. And as any gyno will tell you, vaginas come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors that are all normal.

3. It smells like pussy, but that’s a good thing. Your vagina doesn’t smell like flowers, spring rain or even nothing at all. It smells like vagina, and that’s just fine.

Many guys will tell you, the scent of a healthy vagina is a turn on. Smell is the sense most closely tied to memory, and when guys smell vagina, they think of sex (just think of it as porn for his nostrils). When your partner goes down there, he knows what he’s getting himself into - he’s not expecting it (or wanting it) to smell any differently. So even if you can’t fully appreciate your scent, know it’s that very scent that’s getting him in the mood.

4. A guy can’t leave you for a girl who doesn’t have one. If a guy doesn’t like vaginas then he’s in a pretty rough spot if he wants to be dating women. Maybe you think vaginas are gross, but your guy can’t. As long as he’s straight he pretty much has to be pro vajayjay.

5. It’s just as good as the competition. If you didn’t have a vagina, you’d have a penis and testicles - it’s generally one or the other. And male anatomy is no picnic either. Embarrassing erections, embarrassing non-erections, the size, the stamina, and yes, the smell too. Vaginas aren’t perfect, and neither is penis or any other part of our body.

But as many things as we may dislike about our genitals, they allow us to experience the physical pleasures and intimacy of sex, and that’s a pretty damn good part of being human.