Latex Condoms

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What are latex condoms? Latex condoms are condoms made of natural rubber latex. This name is typically used when referring to natural latex condoms only. Polyisoprene condoms, which are made of a synthetic type of latex, are also technically latex condoms. However, all brands and specialists use the polyisoprene name when talking about these condoms. Are latex condoms safe? Latex condoms are one of the safest protection methods against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. With perfect use, natural rubber late x condoms are 98% safe. This means that 2 in 100 women will remain pregnant when using latex condoms. The rate drops with typical use to around 87%, mainly because men tend to touch the women’s vulvas with their penises before putting on the condom. The drops of semen that lubricate the penis before intercourse contain sperm, thus the possibility of accidental pregnancy. Improper condom is another reason for condom failure. If you’re using a condom that is too small or too large, you’re risking that the condom will break or fall off during intercourse. In both cases, the risk of accidental pregnancy and catching or transmitting STDs increases. The lack of lubrication may also cause condom breakage. In case of vaginal dryness or anal sex, it is recommended to apply additional lubricant – use a condom friendly lubricant that is water-based or silicone-based. Most users claim that adding more lube improves the experience even if natural lubrication is sufficient. Which latex condoms are safest? Thanks to the new technologies involved in the manufacturing process, all latex condoms are very safe to use as long as you follow the instructions. If you simply want to feel safer because you don’t trust thin condoms, you can use thick latex condoms. Types of latex condoms Back when latex condoms were invented, they were nothing but rather thick sheaths meant to prevent semen from reaching the womb. Over the decades, the condom industry evolved, and today’s cond