How thin is thin?
A standard condom is around 0.06 to 0.07 mm thick. "Thin" or "ultra-thin" generally means anything under about 0.055 mm. For a sense of scale, a standard condom is roughly the thickness of a human hair, and thin ones are thinner still.
Johni's thinnest is EXS Air Thin at 0.045 mm — one of the thinnest latex condoms you can buy. EXS Nano Thin is 0.05 mm. Both are well inside the ultra-thin range.
Are thin condoms more likely to break?
Short answer: no, not when used correctly.
A thin condom has to meet the same safety standard as every other condom — the international standard ISO 4074 — and carry the same UKCA or CE marking. It passes the same tests, including electronic pinhole testing and air-burst (inflation) testing. Using less material does not exempt it from any of that. There is no evidence that thin condoms break more often than thicker ones.
What actually makes a condom fail is usually not thickness. The common causes are the wrong size or fit, oil-based lubricant used on latex, damage from heat or from being carried loose in a wallet, or putting it on incorrectly. Get those right and a thin condom is as reliable as any other.
Thin is not the same as small
Thickness and width are separate numbers — a thin condom is not a smaller condom. EXS Air Thin is thin at 0.045 mm but a roomier 56 mm width; EXS Nano Thin is thin and a standard 53 mm. Choose the width that fits first, then decide how thin you want it. The condom size guide covers how to find your width.
Getting the most out of a thin condom: store it away from heat and friction (not in a wallet or a hot car), use plenty of a suitable lubricant — water-based or silicone-based with latex, never oil-based — and check the box seal and expiry date. Johni ships boxes with at least 24 months until expiry.
The thin options Johni sells
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| Condom | Thickness | Width | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXS Air Thin | 0.045 mm | 56 mm | Latex |
| EXS Nano Thin | 0.05 mm | 53 mm | Latex |
| EXS Nano Thin, 48 pack | 0.05 mm | 53 mm | Latex |
| SKYN Elite | thinner than SKYN Original | 53 mm | Latex free |
SKYN does not publish a thickness figure, but SKYN Elite is the thinner of the two standard SKYN condoms — the one to pick if you want thin and latex-free.
Common questions
Are thin condoms more likely to break?
No. Thin condoms meet the same safety standard (ISO 4074) and pass the same tests, including electronic pinhole and air-burst testing, as standard condoms, and there is no evidence they break more often. Correct use and the right fit matter more than thickness.
What is the thinnest condom Johni sells?
EXS Air Thin at 0.045 mm — one of the thinnest latex condoms available. EXS Nano Thin is 0.05 mm.
Do thin condoms protect against STIs and pregnancy?
Yes, as well as standard condoms when used correctly. They provide the same protection; the difference is sensation, not safety.
Are thin condoms a smaller size?
No. Thickness and width are separate. EXS Air Thin is thin but a roomier 56 mm; EXS Nano Thin is thin and a standard 53 mm. Pick the width that fits, then choose how thin you want it.
Is there a thin latex-free option?
Yes — SKYN Elite is polyisoprene (latex-free) and the thinner of the two standard SKYN condoms.
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