Latex Allergy Condoms

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What are latex allergy condoms? Latex allergy condoms are condoms made from synthetic latex or non-latex materials. Synthetic latex is an umbrella term that refers to latex-like materials, including polyisoprene and polyurethane. Polyisoprene and polyurethane are two forms of synthetic rubber, but the condoms made of these materials have the same properties as latex condoms. In fact, polyisoprene and polyurethane condoms are more elastic than natural rubber latex and feel very smooth on the skin. Due to their higher elasticity, both polyisoprene and polyurethane condoms are often thinner than latex condoms. For this reason, many people use them despite having no allergy. The only downside of these condoms is their higher price. Other condoms in the non-latex category are lambskin condoms. Like you could imagine, they’re made of lamb or sheepskin. These condoms are an excellent choice for those who want to use condoms made of natural materials, but they are obviously unsuitable for vegans. What are non-latex condoms made of? Non-latex condoms can be made of polyisoprene, polyurethane, or lambskin. Polyisoprene condoms: Are the main alternative to latex condoms. Polyisoprene is a synthetic type of rubber that doesn’t contain the proteins that cause latex allergies. This material is more elastic than natural rubber latex; thus, most polyisoprene condoms are very thin. Polyisoprene condoms offer the same protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections as latex condoms. Polyurethane condoms: Are made of very thin plastic. You can find male and female polyurethane condoms, both types sharing the same properties. The main downside of polyurethane is that it doesn’t fit as tightly as latex and is more likely to slip off during intercourse. This issue can be easily warded off by using female condoms. Nowadays, most companies have switched to polyisoprene for their male condom options. If you do want to give polyurethane condoms a try, you can still find them