I've known some couples who could've used this in their separations

wow.

This Ask.MeFi post was interesting. I've felt major differences by condom type. I prefer without if I feel good about my partner, but certain textures have been an enhancement. ...More on Spirit's PA later.

This makes me wish I were anywhere but here. I'm gritting my teeth and keeping this from spilling over--most of it's the stress of him going again, and I have to grit my teeth and bear handling everything for a while again, but showing it will just make the going harder, and it cannot be helped. But there is nothing beautiful or good here.