Description
Glyde Ultra Maxi is the wide-fit option in Glyde’s vegan condom range: a 56mm nominal width against the roughly 53mm of Glyde’s standard fit. That extra width is about comfort, not length — a fit for anyone finding regular condoms too tight or restrictive. It sits within Glyde’s “Ultra” ultra-thin line — the same thin-gauge latex compound as their standard-width condoms, just cut to a wider, roomier size.
Most latex condoms are dipped in a compound that includes casein, a milk protein, to help the latex cure — which is why ordinary condoms aren’t vegan by default. Glyde has manufactured without casein since 2006 and is registered with The Vegan Society; Ultra Maxi is pre-lubricated with a silicone oil rather than a glycerin-based lube, so both the latex compound and the lubricant are free of animal-derived ingredients. Vegan describes the manufacturing process, not the base polymer — the casein-free coating sits over ordinary natural rubber latex, and a latex allergy calls for a non-latex material instead.
Correct, consistent use lowers pregnancy and STI risk substantially, though no method — including this one — brings that risk to zero; the guidance is one condom per act, not two — stacking a second layer adds friction rather than protection, and that friction is what raises the chance of a tear.
Things to know
- Material: Casein-free natural rubber latex (vegan compound)
- Nominal width: 56mm — noticeably roomier than a standard 53mm condom, not just longer
- Length: approximately 190mm
- Thickness: 0.062mm
- Shape: Straight-sided with a reservoir (teat) tip
- Colour: Natural — no dye
- Lubricant: Silicone oil, paraben-free and glycerin-free
- Vegan: The Vegan Society has had this on its register since 2006; electronically tested and CE marked in line with standard condom manufacturing practice
- Contains natural rubber latex — a latex allergy calls for a non-latex condom instead
- Outer box made from recycled cardboard printed with vegetable-based inks
- Adding extra lubricant: stick to water- or silicone-based formulas — oil-based options such as massage oil, petroleum jelly, or most body lotions will degrade latex and weaken the condom
- Storage: keep it somewhere cool and dry, out of direct sun and away from heat sources; a wallet or trouser pocket for weeks on end isn’t the place for it
- Shelf life: the foil carries a use-by date, and that date is the cutoff — most latex condoms are rated for 3-5 years from manufacture
- Outer box made from recycled cardboard printed with vegetable-based inks
In the box. 10x Glyde Ultra Maxi condoms, individually foil-wrapped.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a latex allergy rule out Glyde Ultra Maxi?
Glyde Ultra Maxi is made from natural rubber latex, so it isn’t a fit for a latex allergy — the vegan process changes the curing method (casein-free) and the lubricant, not the base polymer. Anyone with a latex allergy needs a non-latex condom instead.
What makes Glyde Ultra Maxi different from a standard-width condom?
Glyde Ultra Maxi is cut to a 56mm nominal width, against roughly 53mm for Glyde’s standard fit — a noticeably roomier shape rather than just a longer one, aimed at anyone who finds regular condoms tight. It uses the same thin-gauge Ultra latex compound as Glyde’s standard-width condoms, just in a wider size.
Can I use extra lubricant with Glyde Ultra Maxi?
Glyde Ultra Maxi comes pre-lubricated with a silicone oil, and any additional lubricant should be water- or silicone-based. Oil-based products degrade latex and can cause the condom to fail, so they’re not compatible with this or any latex condom.
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