TL/DR; There’s more than one way to get freaky with a condom if you’re up for skipping social norms
We just published an article on why Gen Z is having less sex and fewer hook-ups than previous generations, and now here we are, telling the same folks that condoms are still necessary and relevant.
The fact that there are still new kinds of condom entering the market are an indicator that condom use isn’t going away, in part because younger generations are coming up with new and creative ways to use them.
Let’s take a closer look.
Despite Having Fewer Hook-Ups, Gen Z Apparently Loves Sex Parties
Some interesting news stories have been making the rounds lately, largely in stark contrast to what we just investigated about the sex lives of Gen Z.
To sum things up:
- 62% said that neither they nor their friends have regular casual sex
- Only 23% have had a hook-up
Similarly, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed:
- Only 30% of teens had had sex
- 3 in 10 Gen Z men reported having zero sex throughout the entire year (2021)
- For women, the figure was 1 in 4.
However, this apparently hasn’t stopped Gen Z from signing up for sex party-based clubs, like the bisexual women’s play group Killing Kittens or the New York-based, multi-gender play club NSFW.
According to some participants, there’s more socializing at some of these events than sex. Bringing condoms is good ettiquette either way.
Condoms are as Versatile as Sex Toys
Condoms unfortunately carry an unspoken norm: roll on penis, stick penis in hole. Kinda boring and one-dimensional, right?
The thing is, you don’t have to use condoms in this one, singular fashion. Condoms are stretchy for a reason, and you certainly don’t have to have a penis or be attracted to boners to use one.
Roll a condom over a sex toy to use it with a new partners, or add a new texture to a favorite toy during solo play. Our new HEX Organic condoms can be slipped over pretty much anything: a small or even ridiculously large dildo, a clitoral vibe, a moving G-spot vibe, or the head of a massage wand.
You can also drizzle as much water-based lube over your organic condom-topped toy without worry that the interaction of the two will create a melting mess. Silicone lubricants can sometimes have a reaction with other types of silicones—like in sex toys themselves. Water-based silicones are safe with all condoms.
For partnered exploration, the HEX is also fantastic over fingers or fists. In 2025, there are no penises required to get into condom play.
Condoms Can Keep Up with Sex Messes
There’s no need to introduce period sex or anal play to the majority of Millennials and Gen Z. These categories are more-or-less mainstream, including the obvious possibilities of stained sheets. (They’ll be fine after a dash of stain remover and a hot wash, just FYI.)
Let’s face it, though. Period sex is always going to involve the sight of blood, and anal sex might involve a touch of brown. It’s just the nature of human bodies, but we get that you might want to reduce your post-sex clean-up.
Whether you’re outfitting a penis or a sex toy, condoms can help catch bodily fluids. Imagine the ease of switching to a fresh, new condom rather than panicking over a smear on your sexual tool of choice.
Some Condoms are Now Environmentally Responsible
There’s a lot to love about the HEX Organic condom.
For starters, it has L-Arginine in its lubricated surface. This natural, body-safe chemical helps increase blood flow and sensitivity for both giver and receiver, making every sexual sensation stronger and more pleasurable.
The HEX Organic’s rubber latex design is composed of tiny, hexagonal structures for the thinnest possible, barely-there feeling of any condom on the market.
But until now, condoms weren’t great for the environment. They were just another rubber product to toss in the trash and end up in a landfill.
Unlike traditional condoms, the HEX Organic is biodegradable and crafted in responsibly sourced latex, so it won’t contribute to the planet’s plastics problem. You can still toss it in your trash bin, but now it’ll actually break down and dissolve without leaving behind any harmful chemicals. Who ever thought condoms could finally catch up with environmental ethics?
However much or little sex you’re having, there’s no reason to bother with a condom that doesn’t care as much about your pleasure as your impact on the planet.
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