Danustouch
September 18th, 2001, 09:29 AM
As I said, I think that lambskin, combined with a spermicidal gel, or another back up method, should be effective against pregnancy. It is not however effective against STD's. There are alternatives to both the latex and the Lambskin though...read on :
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dear delilah,
I've heard people can have allergic reactions to latex condoms. What are the symptoms? Is there any way around this allergy if you want to practice safe sex? Thanks in advance!
-- gloveman
dear gloveman,
Latex allergies are more common than one might think: An estimated one to 3 percent of the U.S. population is latex-sensitive. Among surgical workers, who have more frequent exposure to latex, 6 to 7 percent experience reactions from repeated latex contact.
Allergic reactions to latex can include:
skin rash
itching
hives
swollen red skin
tears
itching or burning eyes
swollen lips and tongue with difficulty breathing
wheezing
shortness of breath
dizziness
fainting
abdominal pain
nausea
diarrhea
Lambskin is one alternative to latex. While lambskin condoms are effective in pregnancy prevention, it's not clear whether they are helpful in preventing transmission of STDs. The Avanti male condoms are a more viable choice. Made of polyurethane, these condoms are very thin, very strong, can stand up to oil-based lubricants, keep longer in your back pocket, and are available in your local drugstore or for about $1.00 each. You might also want to consider the female condom as an alternative to latex. It's also made of polyurethane.
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dear delilah,
I've heard people can have allergic reactions to latex condoms. What are the symptoms? Is there any way around this allergy if you want to practice safe sex? Thanks in advance!
-- gloveman
dear gloveman,
Latex allergies are more common than one might think: An estimated one to 3 percent of the U.S. population is latex-sensitive. Among surgical workers, who have more frequent exposure to latex, 6 to 7 percent experience reactions from repeated latex contact.
Allergic reactions to latex can include:
skin rash
itching
hives
swollen red skin
tears
itching or burning eyes
swollen lips and tongue with difficulty breathing
wheezing
shortness of breath
dizziness
fainting
abdominal pain
nausea
diarrhea
Lambskin is one alternative to latex. While lambskin condoms are effective in pregnancy prevention, it's not clear whether they are helpful in preventing transmission of STDs. The Avanti male condoms are a more viable choice. Made of polyurethane, these condoms are very thin, very strong, can stand up to oil-based lubricants, keep longer in your back pocket, and are available in your local drugstore or for about $1.00 each. You might also want to consider the female condom as an alternative to latex. It's also made of polyurethane.