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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Herpes / November 2003Condom Question
This is a general question for anyone who might have any suggestions. A little background first: I'm starting a new relationship with a woman who is HSV negative. I have hsv type 2 genitally. We've had "the talk" (prior to any sexual contact) and it has come to light that she has been very sensitive to condoms in the past. (They cause irritation, etc. a day or so after using them. It's not clear whether it's the latex or the lubricant/spermicide causing the problem.) Not using a condom is not an option (right now) so..... the question is does anyone know of a condom that doesn't cause problems for a woman with what appears to be very sensitive skin? Any help/advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.......... - JL You can buy non-latex condoms at the drug store. I believe they are called Avanti. However, do some research. They tend to break more often than latex condoms. I found a lot of information about them on the internet when I was researching non-latex condoms myself. ar > This is a general question for anyone who might have any suggestions. > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > - JL On Thu, 13 Nov 2003 06:21:15 GMT, in alt.support.herpes you wrote: >does anyone know of a condom that >doesn't cause problems for a woman with what appears to be very sensitive >skin? You might try something other than latex. Maybe polyurethane. Trojan makes one called Supra; http://www.condom.com/ct-215-s.html Other companies make polyurethane as well. You can find the Trojan Supras in your local store or order them online from several different outlets: http://www.condom.com http://www.condomania.com http://www.1clickcondoms.com M2 PS sorry about the direct email, I hit the wrong button <shrug> >On Thu, 13 Nov 2003 06:21:15 GMT, in alt.support.herpes you wrote: >>does anyone know of a condom that >>doesn't cause problems for a woman with what appears to be very sensitive >>skin? >You might try something other than latex. Maybe polyurethane. Trojan >makes one called Supra; >http://www.condom.com/ct-215-s.html Yep. I can recommend the Trojan Supra Microsheer® Polyurethane condom. In fact, I'm inclined, based on voluminous feedback, to leave Latex behind and only use Polyurethane from now on. Enjoy. Mike >Other companies make polyurethane as well. You can find the Trojan >Supras in your local store or order them online from several different [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >M2 >PS sorry about the direct email, I hit the wrong button <shrug> >she has been very >sensitive to condoms in the past. (They cause irritation, etc. a day or so >after using them. It's not clear whether it's the latex or the >lubricant/spermicide causing the problem.) Has she ever been blood tested for herp? Wild speculation on my part but that "irriitation" could be herp symptoms triggered by friction. Not saying that's the case, it could be any number of things, but unless she's had a bloodtest, you can't absolutely rule it out either. M2 To all... Thanks again for the info - so far so good..... no bad reactions.... to either type of condom. |
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