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Q: Latex Allergy...how Do I Know?

asked by: Sweets on January 18th, 2006

New User

I was on the pill and my sexual partner never used condoms, he said it was much better without them. Recently he started using condoms and its actually starting to hurt me. It feels very uncomfortable and after a while it starts to burn and sting. I cant enjoy it and never climax now. I have to fake it.

I think im allergic to latex. It really burns after sex and and during after a while.

Anyone know if it may be an allergy?

Replies(12)

mssassycherry

replied on January 18th, 2006

New User

I have had this problem. Its proberly isn't a allergy, usually with condoms they lose their lubricant and tend to irritate you when you done with having sex you feel I big discomfort. Try using an extra lubricant while you have sex and maybe more four play before sex to moisting you.

Sweets

replied on January 18th, 2006

New User

It burns and hurts during sex too. It never did before, without the condom, I never had any problems before. It hurts even is he uses a whole bottle of lube.

mongirl

replied on January 18th, 2006

Experienced User

Yes I have this too during sex, I have an allergy to latex so I can usually have sex once with a condom and then if I do it again for a second round I cant use a condom because it starts to get dry and sore then it will burn when I pee for a few times after. So my advice is that you probably have an allergy or a sensitivity to latex. Use lube or go without.

Lilypad

replied on January 18th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Maybe u should try polyurethane condoms.

Sweets

replied on January 18th, 2006

New User

Thats exactly it mongirl....Thats exactly what happens to me.

Trouble is he wont go without now and lube doesnt work.

mongirl

replied on January 18th, 2006

Experienced User

Hum well then if he really wont go without then I suggest using non latex condoms which can be hard to find and more expensive but if he really cares about how you feel physically then he should make a sacrifice one way or the other.

Sweets

replied on January 18th, 2006

New User

mongirl wrote:

hum well then if he really wont go without then I suggest using non latex condoms which can be hard to find and more expensive but if he really cares about how you feel physically then he should make a sacrifice one way or the other.

thanks....Ive told him before that I thought I had an allergy but he didnt seem to care. I dont think he'd bother finding the others, and he doesnt know im faking it everytime. Im one of those idiots who cant tell him whats really going on :(

mongirl

replied on January 18th, 2006

Experienced User

I would be very surprised if it wasnt an allergy but just to be safe I would go to the gyno just to make sure its not an infection and maybe they can give you some non latex condoms

Lilypad

replied on January 19th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

sweets wrote:

mongirl wrote:

wow he sounds like a gem

tasha82

replied on January 19th, 2006

Experienced User

Sweets, are you using spermicidal condoms? If so, maybe that is what is bothering you. If not, and you think it is the latex, try checking drugstores for polyurethane condoms. If you can't find them, you can probably order them online. Or you can try a female condom. You shouldn't be uncomfortable during sex. You deserve better than that, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Sweets

replied on January 19th, 2006

New User

Aww thank you, with the way things are actually going with the guy (ive been crying all night...We had a huge fight and hes being really distant now :( im miserable) it doesnt look like i'll need anything.

penelope67

replied on January 19th, 2006

Experienced User

No offense, but he kind of sounds like a jerk. Dont ever let anyone make you feel that way. If you are going to be with someone he should care about your wellbeing, and you should be able to tell him how you feel. Please dont get trapped into a relationship where you will feel like that your whole life. It makes me really sad :cry:

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