Product Overview

Sensation is one of SMC’s condom brands, and the Strawberry Super Dotted is its best-known variant. Super dotted describes dots that are larger and more raised than on a standard dotted condom, so the texture is more pronounced during use.

The strawberry flavouring covers the smell of latex. At this price it is among the least expensive flavoured condoms on the market, which is largely the point of SMC’s pricing model. Three pieces per pack.

Key Benefits

• Super dotted — more pronounced texture than standard dots
• Sweet strawberry flavour masks the latex smell
• Very affordable for a flavoured condom
• Pre-lubricated and ready to use
• Compact 3-piece pack

Key Features

• Super dotted surface
• Strawberry flavour
• Pre-lubricated natural latex
• Reservoir tip
• 3 pieces per pack
• SMC brand

Specifications

• Brand: Sensation (SMC)
• Flavour: Strawberry
• Texture: Super dotted
• Material: Natural rubber latex
• Pack size: 3 pieces

A Note on Flavoured Condoms

Flavour and fragrance are added mainly to mask the smell and taste of latex, which makes these a common choice for oral use. The barrier itself works the same way as any other latex condom.

Some people find sweetened or strongly flavoured lubricant irritating during vaginal use, and it can upset the natural balance for those prone to thrush. If that applies to you, a plain lubricated condom is the more comfortable choice.

How to Use

1. Check the expiry date and that the foil is sealed and undamaged. Open by hand at the notched edge — never with teeth, scissors or a fingernail.
2. Put the condom on before any genital contact, not part-way through.
3. Pinch the teat at the tip to squeeze the air out, then roll the condom all the way down to the base with the other hand.
4. If it will not unroll, it is the wrong way round. Discard it and start with a new one — do not flip it over and reuse it.
5. After ejaculation, hold the condom firmly at the base and withdraw while still erect, so nothing slips.
6. Knot it, wrap it and bin it. Never flush it, and never reuse a condom.

Safety Information

• Use a new condom for every act of intercourse. One condom, one use.
• Never wear two condoms at once, and never pair a male condom with a female condom — the friction makes both more likely to tear.
• Only water-based or silicone-based lubricant. Oil-based products — petroleum jelly, baby oil, body lotion, most massage oils — weaken latex.
• Not suitable for anyone with a latex allergy or sensitivity.
• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. A wallet or a car glovebox is a bad place to keep one for long.
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.
• Used correctly and consistently, condoms substantially reduce the risk of pregnancy and of sexually transmitted infections. No method removes that risk entirely.
• If a condom splits or slips, seek advice about emergency contraception and STI testing without waiting.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “super dotted” actually mean?

Larger, more raised dots than a standard dotted condom. The texture is more obvious to both partners.

Why is it so much cheaper than imported brands?

SMC is a non-profit social marketing organisation; its pricing is set to keep contraceptives widely affordable rather than to maximise margin.

How do I know if the size is right?

Width matters more than length. A condom that rolls down easily and stays put without pinching is the right width; one that feels tight at the base or leaves deep marks is too narrow, and one that loosens during use is too wide. The nominal width for each product is listed in its specifications above.

How long do condoms last?

Check the date printed on the box and on each foil. Heat and friction shorten that life, so store the pack somewhere cool and dry rather than in a wallet or a car.

Will the packaging be discreet?

Yes. Orders are dispatched in plain outer packaging with no indication of the contents on the outside.