Condom: Side Effects & Benefits
Side Effects
The Positive
Here are some of the benefits of condoms:
- Most kinds protect against STIs, including HIV.
- No prescription needed.
- Available in lots of places, sometimes for free.
- You only have to deal with your birth control when you have sex—there's no pill to remember to take every day.
The Negative
It's normal to worry about negative side effects, but for many people, they're not a problem. Potential side effects include:
- Latex allergy. Only one or two out of every 100 people are allergic, but if you happen to be one of them, you can always use a non-latex condom instead.
- Sensitivity to certain brands of lubricant. If the lube is causing irritation of any kind, try another kind.
In addition to potential side effects, there are be some disadvantages to using condoms for some people:
- Some people with penises say that condoms reduce feeling during sex.
- You have to interrupt sex to put on a condom.
Articles & Videos
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How to Avoid 6 Common Condom ProblemsCondom trouble? First, don't give up. Second, make sure you're using the right condoms the right way.
