Can Condoms Cause Allergies?

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Condom allergy?

I have been with my boyfriend for 9 months now, and i have noticed that after sex the area around my vagina became red, sore, and had small lesions. It also burns to urinate. I thought that maybe it was some sort of an std, but by the time i went...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

It's possible that you have an allergy either to the latex or the lubricant that is sometimes used on condoms (make sure that nonoxynol-9 is not in the lubricant, as that commonly causes irritation). Try using polyurethane condoms and a... Read more »

findind a safe condom (LATEX ALLERGY 2009)

Hi Doc how are you is there a safe condom you can recommend to me to use my wife is allergic to the... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Allergic to Latex condoms and Protected Oral Sex (LATEX ALLERGY AND SAFE SEX)

Doctor, i had protected insertive oral sex with a CSW two weeks ago for 10-15 minutes. I have a... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

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A condom shortage in Kenya caused by high demand and procurement bottlenecks has forced the country to request an emergency order of 45 million condoms from PEPFAR, Kenyan health officials said Wednesday, Agence France-Presse reports. According to... Read more »

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What are the symptoms of condom allergy

Posted by scaredman

Hi,

What are the symptoms of condom allergy? Is it burning,itching at penis tip? And how long does it take to show up the condom allergy symptoms? Can it take 1-2 weeks to show up the condom allergy symptoms.

I used a Lifestyle Latex condom for oral... Read more »

condom broke can cause HIV ?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello I had weared the condom but I didn't put in. I was just rubbing my penis with her thyes but unfortuntely the condom broke. But there was no fluid or pre cum was there.
Now I found after 4 weeks that there very very small ulcer (pin head size)... Read more »

Uh oh. Allergies/Sinus infection...

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Im about 2 1/2 weeks past "exposure". I haven't really had any symptoms that I am aware of....other than a somewhat sore throat, and some sinus drainage in my throat. I went to the dr. today and he's pretty convinced I have alleriges, along with a... Read more »

condoms?

Posted by DDS, 3 Replies

Hi,
Can anyone recommend a condom that has good sensation but still provides adequate protection? Read more »

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