This is an evaluation of some of the best condoms out there on the market. It's amazing how innovative condom manufacturers have become without necessarily sacrificing safety and durability. In fact, they continue to improve on their preventive effectiveness as time goes on; most companies electronically test each and every condom before shipping it out to you.

We'll look at Trojan, Durex, and Lifestyles with an eye toward lambskin condoms and some variety packs. Variety is great because you can get a bunch of different rubbers ("raincoats") for a surprisingly low price versus buying them in the store. So of course you get to experiment and figure out what you like.

But the ultimate nod for Best Condom has to go to...

Go "natural" by bringing a lamb into bed with you and your lover. All kidding aside, you have to try skins at least once in your life. Are they different from latex condoms? Hell yes. That is why they are the best condoms. Hands down. The feeling is so much better.

If you have to use condoms, this is the way to go. Trojan's Natural Lamb is as good as it gets while wearing protection. As they say: a more natural and sensual feel will be yours. Lambskin condoms are as close as it gets to having no condom at all.

Everybody knows Trojan condoms. That's why their Ultra Pleasure makes our best condoms list. After safety, pleasure is key and both you and your partner will certainly be writhing in it.

These Trojans come equipped with nonoxynol-9 spermicide to put an added layer of protection between you and a baby. Babies are cut but... Child support is not.

These "rubbers" have a unique shape and a thin latex design so that you can feel everything (except for the condom). They are quite affordable, too. Order up a bunch so you don't have to make anymore last minute runs to 7-11.

Variety is the spice of life. You're sure to find the best condoms somewhere in this grab-bag from Durex.

Here's a list of what you can expect:

• Intense Sensation
• Extra Sensitive
• Maximum Love
• Performax

This is seriously a good deal. You're getting 60 for a mere pittance. I don't even know how they can make money selling such high-quality condoms for pennies each.

Maybe you are a Lifestyles man. Here's another version of the 60-count variety pack. The best condoms can of course only be determined in the heat of the moment. Or maybe upon reflection afterward. But you've gotta try it to buy it. Or do you have to buy it to try it? Either way, these LifeStyles condoms are another great deal.

As always, with all legit and reputable condom companies, these have all been individually and electronically tested for safety. They will stay good for a couple of years in case your sex life dries up all of a sudden. And you're getting Kiss of Mint, Pleasure Tipped, Ultra Sensitive, and His and Her Pleasure protection here.