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Q: Allergic to Latex...is there another Condom I can Use?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on August 28th, 2006

i want to have sex with my boyfriend but i dont want to catch any sexually transmitted diseases, or become pregnant, and i am allergic to latex, so is their another way to protect my self apart from having the pill.. is their another type of condom ?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on September 6th, 2006

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Answer A1419

Contraceptive pills can't and won’t protect you from sexually transmitted diseases. Condoms, however, can protect you from both STDs and an unwanted pregnancy. There are non-latex condoms on the market that you can buy and use. You can consult your local pharmacist for product information.

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