^{External catheters are condom catheters that work like the traditional ones but are made even better and are more convenient to use. Their form is patterned after a condom and made to fit the penis just the same. They also come in various small, medium, large and extra large sizes. They are either made of latex rubber, polyvinyl or silicone. They are kept in place by a self adhesive on the inside of the catheter, a Velcro fastener, a special wrap-around sheath, a double-sided adhesive, or some other cuff or strap attached thereto. What a condom catheter does is to dispense with the insertion of a rubber tube into the male urethra, which is a tube connected to the bladder. Instead, the urine just directly passes through this male external catheter and is collected in an attached small urine bag, which may either be a leg bag or a down drain hung on the bed or placed on the floor. Hence, the patient can now empty his bladder without feeling the usual pain and discomfort.}

^{Common advantages that condom catheters have are: they are painless; easier to wear, remove and replace; they are handy and can be easily concealed; they are less restrictive and allow more mobility for the patient; their wear times can be longer and they keep other parts of the body dry.}

Male External Catheters/Condom Catheters are available in various sizes and materials including latex, plastic and silicone.  Most new male catheters are self adhesive and come in a variety of sizes: 25mm, 29mm, 30mm 32mm 25mm, 36mm and 40mm. You can also add an external strap or tape for a more secure fit.