XtoysGlyde Ultra Slimfit Strawberry Vegan Condoms 100 Pack Review
Editor's opinion
The Glyde Ultra Slimfit is a slimmer 49mm latex condom, strawberry flavoured and registered with the Vegan Society. It suits people who find standard condoms too loose and want an additive-free option, but the snug width and the sheer size of a 100-pack won't suit everyone.
Condoms are one of the few adult products where the details on the box genuinely change how well the thing works. Fit, material and additives all matter, and Glyde has built its reputation on getting those specifics right for buyers who read the label.
This is the Ultra Slimfit in strawberry: a natural rubber latex condom with a narrower 49mm nominal width, a teat end, pre-lubrication and a flavour, sold here in a bulk pack of 100. The question for any buyer is whether the snugger fit and the vegan, additive-free credentials are what you actually need, and whether a hundred at once is the right way to buy them.
The good and the bad
What works
- Slimmer 49mm width for a closer fit where standard condoms feel loose
- Registered with the Vegan Society and 100% plant-based
- Free from dairy, glycerin and parabens
- Pre-lubricated and flavoured, with a teat end for security
- Bulk pack of 100 means no repeat buying for a good while
What to be aware of
- The 49mm width is snug; it will feel tight for many wearers
- Latex rules out oil-based lubricants and is unsuitable for latex allergies
- A flavoured condom is aimed at oral use, so the flavour is beside the point in other contexts
- 100 is a large commitment if you have not tried the fit before
Buy it if
Anyone who finds standard-width condoms slip or feel loose and wants a closer, more secure fit, particularly if a vegan and additive-free specification matters to them.
Skip it if
Wearers who find standard or larger condoms comfortable should avoid the snug 49mm width and look at a regular or larger fit instead. Anyone with a latex allergy needs a non-latex material such as polyisoprene.
Fit, material and design
The headline here is the width. At a nominal 49mm the Slimfit is narrower than a standard condom, which typically sits closer to 52 to 56mm. That narrower band is the whole point: a snugger fit stays put better for anyone who finds standard condoms loose or prone to slipping. It also means the fit will feel genuinely tight for anyone comfortable in a regular width, so the name is a real guide, not just branding.
The body is natural rubber latex at 0.062mm, a fairly standard thickness rather than an ultra-thin, with a teat end for a reservoir at the tip. It is pre-lubricated, red in colour and strawberry flavoured. The length is quoted at 170mm, which is ample; length is rarely the limiting factor with condoms, as they are designed to be unrolled to fit.
The vegan and additive-free case
Glyde has been registered with the Vegan Society since 2006, and the latex here is 100% plant-based. Many condoms use casein, a milk protein, in manufacturing, so a genuinely dairy-free option is a meaningful distinction for vegan buyers rather than a token claim.
They are also glycerin-free and paraben-free. Glycerin is a common additive some people prefer to avoid, so its absence is worth noting. The packaging follows the same ethos, using recycled cardboard and vegetable inks. None of this changes how the condom performs as contraception, but it is exactly the kind of detail this product is bought for.
Care, lubricant and using the flavour
Because these are latex, oil-based lubricants are off the table; oils degrade latex and can cause failure. Stick to water-based or silicone lubricant. They arrive pre-lubricated, but a little extra water-based lube is often worth having to hand.
A flavoured condom is designed with oral use in mind, and the strawberry flavour makes most sense there. As always, do not reuse a condom that has been used for oral before other activity, and check the expiry date, which matters more when you are working through a large pack over time.
Buying 100 at once
A bulk pack of 100 is genuinely practical for anyone who already knows this fit suits them: it removes repeat buying and keeps a reliable supply on hand. The economics of buying in quantity usually favour it too.
The caveat is straightforward. Fit is personal, and the Slimfit's narrower width is not universal. If you have never worn a 49mm condom, committing to a hundred is a leap. It would be sensible to confirm the fit with a smaller quantity first, then buy in bulk once you know it works for you. Also keep the expiry date in view, as a hundred is a lot to use before they age.
The bottom line
If a snugger fit is what you need and vegan, additive-free credentials matter to you, the Glyde Ultra Slimfit is a well-specified, sensibly packaged choice, and buying 100 makes good sense once you know the fit suits you. If you are comfortable in a standard width, or have never tried a 49mm condom, prove the fit with a smaller pack before committing to the bulk box.
Frequently asked questions
What does slimfit mean here?
The nominal width is 49mm, narrower than a standard condom, which usually sits around 52 to 56mm. That gives a closer, snugger fit that stays put better for people who find standard condoms loose, but it will feel tight for anyone comfortable in a regular width.
Are these suitable for someone with a latex allergy?
No. They are made from natural rubber latex, so anyone with a latex allergy should choose a non-latex condom, such as one made from polyisoprene.
What lubricant can I use with them?
Use water-based or silicone-based lubricant. Oil-based products degrade latex and can cause the condom to fail, so avoid them. The condoms come pre-lubricated, but extra water-based lube is handy to have.
What makes them vegan?
They are 100% plant-based and registered with the Vegan Society, and unlike many condoms they are dairy-free, meaning no casein is used in manufacturing. They are also glycerin-free and paraben-free.
Is a pack of 100 too many to buy?
It is very practical if you already know the fit suits you, saving repeat purchases. If you have not tried a 49mm slimfit condom before, it is wiser to confirm the fit with a smaller quantity first, and to keep an eye on the expiry date so you use them in good time.