My husband and I have been together for 13 years now. We started dating when I was 15 and a virgin. Even at age 16 standard condoms were too painful for him to use and left a red band around the base of his penis. We tried using magnums but they really aren't too much different. We both have only been with each other so after BOTH being tested for all S.T.I's and coming up clean and clear for all, we decided to use birth control pills as contraception until we are ready to have a baby.