Description
Glyde launched this vegan condom line back in 2006, and the Ultra remains its standard-fit original: a 53mm, 190mm natural rubber latex condom built by swapping casein — the dairy-derived protein most latex condoms use as a processing aid — for a plant-based thistle extract. The Vegan Society and PeTA certify it, and the appeal extends past vegan buyers themselves; a partner with a dairy or casein sensitivity picks up the same benefit. It isn’t a latex-free product, though. The Ultra stays natural rubber latex throughout, so “vegan” here describes the process rather than the material, and a latex allergy still means looking elsewhere for a different product.
Glyde’s patented double-dipping process is what makes the Ultra work. Dipping the latex twice builds in tensile strength without adding bulk, so the sheath stays thin and sensitive rather than thick and numbing. The latex is also double-washed during manufacturing, which is why these condoms skip the strong rubbery smell and taste that puts a lot of people off standard latex condoms.
Used correctly and consistently, the Ultra meaningfully lowers both pregnancy risk and the risk of STI transmission, though no condom, the Ultra included, can promise complete protection. That protection depends on habits — a fresh condom for every encounter, a glance at the date stamp beforehand, and a pack that’s been stored properly rather than left baking in a car or a back pocket.
Things to know:
- Brand: Glyde Vegan Condoms — Vegan Society and PeTA certified since 2006
- Material: natural rubber latex; casein, the dairy-derived processing aid found in most latex condoms, is replaced with a plant-based thistle extract
- Size: 53mm nominal width, 190mm length — a standard/medium fit
- Ultra-thin double-dipped construction — roughly 0.06mm, built for strength without added thickness
- Lightly pre-lubricated; spermicide-free (nonoxynol-9-free)
- Also free from parabens and talc
- Double-washed latex — no strong rubber smell or taste
- Natural latex colour, unflavoured, straight shape with a teat end
- Electronically tested for reliability to CE standard
- Stick to water-based or silicone-based lubricant — oil-based products such as massage oils and many lotions break latex down and raise the risk of failure
- One condom per encounter — stacking two together adds friction rather than protection and raises the failure risk
- Store the pack somewhere cool, dry and shaded — a drawer beats a wallet or glovebox — and confirm the date stamp hasn’t passed, since most latex condoms are good for three to five years
In the box: 10x Glyde Ultra Vegan Condoms, 53mm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Glyde Ultra work for someone with a latex allergy?
The Glyde Ultra contains natural rubber latex throughout, so it isn’t an option for anyone managing a latex allergy. Its vegan certification comes from replacing casein, a dairy-derived processing aid, with a plant-based thistle extract — that eases a dairy or casein sensitivity, but does nothing to change the latex content.
What lubricant can I use with the Glyde Ultra?
The Glyde Ultra pairs with water-based or silicone-based lubricants. Steer clear of oil-based options — massage oils and many lotions among them — since they weaken latex and raise the chance the condom fails.
How thin is the Glyde Ultra compared with a standard condom?
The Glyde Ultra runs to roughly 0.06mm thanks to its double-dipped construction, which builds tensile strength into the latex without adding bulk. That’s what keeps the sheath feeling thin and sensitive rather than thick and numbing, without trading away the strength standard-gauge latex condoms rely on.
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