The reported Durex launch of 'eggplant' johnnies was received with concern, but they're not the most off-the-wall sheaths around

 Durex have unveiled their aubergine - or 'eggplant' - condoms

Before emojis took over as the world's fastest growing language, the suggestion of a condom flavoured like an aubergine may have raised eyebropws.But when the firm, purple vegetable once beloved by TV chefs became a by-word for the male appendage, it seemed only sensible that Durex may have enshrined it as a topping for condoms.Now, as it turned out, the reported move was an elaborate media stunt - to try and bring about the introduction of a condom emoji - but coming not long after the revelation of the aubergine sex toy, it wasn't a massive leap to imagine. 

Coffee condoms will help give you a jolt when you're getting busy in bed

If you're using one of these, chances are you're already wide awake, but the launch from Indian 'dom manufacturer Manforce has proven popular.

It joins a roster including strawberry, jasmine, bubble gum, black grapes, chocolate, green apple - 'for those who love to sin' - orange, banana, butterscotch and pineapple.

Cannabis condoms will not get you high but are considered to have a realistic smell

Described as "green in colour with a realistic cannabis flavour and smell," the Cannadom is a real thing .

They won't get you high and are apparently perfectly legal, but there are no customer reviews to reveal how realistic they may taste/smell.

Garlic condoms are guaranteed to put off vampires

Probably not perfect if the person you're trying to have relations with is a vampire, the curious description on The Stinking Rose site is: "It's a condom, use your imagination".

Most sexual meanderings don't involve garlic, but if yours does, this is a real winner.

Whisky condoms are a must-try for those who enjoy sampling Scotch

Those who enjoy a tipple of Scotch will more than likely already know about the existence of these condoms flavoured to their favoured after dinner relaxer.

For the rest of us, this is a Scottish trip to somewhere very unusual that's surely all about the novelty.

Bacon condoms have bacon-flavoured lubricant on them

For those with a fondness for pig products, here are some bacon 'doms to add to your bathroom cabinet beside the bacon shower gel .

Featuring the tagline: "Make your meat look like meat", these striking sheaths are in taste, flavour and appearance as bacon is.

And fear not, say makers J&D , as they're "tested to help ensure reliability and the utmost safety for when you’re makin’ Bacon".

Bacon condoms feature the tagline 'Make your meat look like meat'

As an added bonus,they say baconlube "ultra premium water-based meat-flavoured personal lubricant has been generously applied inside and out for an even more hot pork experience".