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Old 08-30-2003, 05:23 AM   #1
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Is anyone allergic to them and how did you figure that out? I mean what are the symptoms?

 
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If you're allergic to condoms, you're most likely allergic to latex. Most often the best way to find out if you are infact allergic to them is to tape a piece of a latex condom to your arm, and if a reaction develops then you'll want to consider going to see a doctor about it. Latex reactions are very rare.

But if you're using a condom and you develop a rash, then it's possible you have had a reaction from either the latex, or if it is a condoms with spermicide on it, that's also a possibility. Sometimes you can also have a rash from not using enough lube during sex. So if you are deveolping a rash after you have sex with a condom, first try and use condoms without spermicide on it, and if that isn't the problem, try taping the piece of latex on your arm, and if you get a rash from that, go and see a doctor.

 
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i believe you can buy polyurethane condoms.. i like using them sometimes for the simple fact that they don't stink like latex condoms.. they feel the same too.

 
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I just want to add that it is possible to have an allergy to the lubricant or spermiced of the condom, not necessarily the latex (which I've experienced with some brands). And allergies to those are more common than latex allergies.
If you're interested in those symptoms...

 
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