Having the talk is great, but don't forget that some people have latex allergy and latex condoms can be uncomfortable. Of course, there are a great many materials for condoms, so all is not lost.

> ... and a latex condom from a reliable brand"...

Aren't they all required by law to be reliable?

I have no idea what the current regulatory climate for condom manufacturing is.

I just know that I'm going to trust an established brand that's sold by the box in the drug store over a no-name brand sold singly from a vending machine in the bathroom of a bowling alley.

Don't knock the bowling alley machine. Condoms are like cameras. The best one is the one you have with you and actually use. :)

It is probably better than nothing.