BLOOMINGTON, Ind., -- Size may or may not matter but U.S. researchers report that many men say condoms are often too long, too short, too tight or too loose.

"Most recent research has focused on how people use condoms with little attention to the physical characteristics of condoms themselves," Michael Reece, of Indiana University Bloomington, said in a statement.

"Our recent research, indicates that sizes and shapes of the penis vary widely, but the range of condom sizes is rather limited; so it could very well be the case that there are aspects of the traditional condom that some men find too tight or too loose, influencing their ability or desire to use them during sexual encounters."

Twenty-one percent of those asked reported that condoms felt too tight; 18 percent reported that condoms felt too short; 10 percent reported that condoms felt too loose; and 7 percent reported that condoms felt too long, reported the study published in Sexually Transmitted Infections.

The researchers developed a Condom Fit and Feel Scale to help physicians and clinics to to discuss condoms and direct men to condoms that better meet their specific needs.

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lol, it`ll be made to measure soon.

Custom-made condoms

A Russian doctor has started a booming sideline in custom-made condoms.

Moscow urologist Dr Petr Pomozov started making condoms to order after a number of patients complained they had problems finding ones that fitted.

And the money started pouring in when Dr Pomozov, who sells his condoms privately to individuals, came up with the idea of offering special motifs and pictures on the condoms.

He said: "Lots of people come to me asking for my designer condoms. They want something that is not only the perfect size for them but also a bit individual.

"People ask for condoms with bears drawn on them, or Mickey Mouse on them, or elephants.

"Some patriotic people ask for them with Kalashnikov guns drawn on them while there are others who want something romantic like Venetian gondolas. We do it all for them."

Me, I`d want a missile on the side of mine.