Ribbed condoms are less hygienic and dry out lubricant much more quickly.

The ribbed condom is designed to intensify sex. To make it more noticeable, rougher, or more painful. However, this is not achieved by the condom's finely ribbed structure. The fine ribs are not easily distinguishable from the relief of the glans, veins, and other irregularities of the penis. But rather by poorer lubrication.

Faster drying of lubricant with ribbed condoms

You need increased lubrication with every condom. This is because the secretion from the penis with a condom does not contribute to the lubrication of sexual intercourse, and all lubrication is then provided solely by the vaginal secretion. Ribbed condoms limit lubrication even more than regular condoms in two ways.

It pulls more lubricant out of the vagina than a smooth condom. This means there is less lubricant in the vagina or anus. Secondly, by pulling out more lubricant, the lubricant dries out faster, even though some of the lubricant in the ridges returns to the vagina/anus.

Increased hygiene risk of ribbed condoms

This can make the vagina/anus more susceptible to mucosal injury. The ridges themselves then pose a slightly increased hygiene risk, e.g., if intercourse is interrupted and the penis rubs against the body or bed. The folds with lubricant then more easily trap bacteria, viruses, and dirt, causing health complications.

Risks for women or passive partners and recommendations

Due to its double negative lubrication effect, the ribbed condom is not very suitable for sex. All these risks are borne by the woman or the passive partner. The active partner is logically protected by the condom against friction, dirt, and microorganisms. For rougher sex, they will do a better job. penis extenders or dildos.