Is there an alternative to latex condoms that provide the same protection?
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http://health.ivillage.com/sexualhealth/sxsafe/0,,4605,00.html
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condoms aren't just about hiv/aids + stability... they're more about making sure neither of you end up in a messy situation, namely, early/unexpected pregnancy. u really want the hassle of a kid right now?
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The problem may not be in the brand of condom but in the size of the condom.  He may be using regular Trojans, but his endowment may require a Trojan Magnum or Magnum XL.  Research shows that Trojan Condoms are #1 in protecting against pregnancy and STDs, so trying another size may be the best thing.
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I just read (I think in Maxim) that you can put some tissue paper in the end of a condom before putting it on.  It will add a couple inches.   You'll probably have to remove it for your own pleasure, but it might help her.
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try to asks so that you will not get mistake again in buying condom. or try to buy an ordinary one or a common size of condom.
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No condoms aren't the safest alternative, abstinence is. If you don't have sex, you can't get STD's or anyone pregnant. However, if you're going to have sex, please please please wear a condom, always! \n\nAnd wear it the first time you put it in..none of that let's wait till I'm ready crap..you can get seriously sick that way.
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i've never heard of a condom for the tongue, but if you're trying to please a woman there are things called dental dams.  You can get them at walgreens.
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Prior to the early to mid-80s, condoms were low profile, undervalued articles. Their primary use revolved around the avoidance of pregnancy. Their function in helping to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), although recognized since Roman times, was not a major consideration among the general public.\n\nThe advent of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), coupled with increased incidence of STDs in general and the need to publicise effective means of avoiding infection, led to a much more open discussion of sexual matters. Condoms are now classified medical devices and their production and sale are highly regulated activities\nA condom made from animal hide around 1900\nEnlarge\nA condom made from animal hide around 1900\n\nThe first efforts at making condoms involved the use of woven fabrics. These were not effective, as both disease-carrying viruses as well as sperm could fit between the woven fibers. The earliest effective condoms were made of sheep gut or other animal membrane. These are still available today because of their greater ability to transmit body warmth and tactile sensation, when compared to synthetic condoms, but they are not as effective in preventing pregnancy and disease. Mass production of condoms started in the mid-19th century, shortly after the invention of the rubber vulcanization process. Until the 1930s, condoms were made from rubber; they were still quite uncomfortable and expensive (though reusable) and thus only available to a small part of the population. When latex condoms became available in late 1930s, it was a leap forward in effectiveness and affordability. However, before the middle of the 20th century, many places outlawed the sale of condoms, and many subsequently allowed their sale "only for the prevention of disease". During this ban, they come under many aliases such as "latex sponges". One of the early condom brands was called "Merry Widows".\nAn unrolled latex condom\nEnlarge\nAn unrolled latex condom\n\nLatex condoms are packaged in a rolled-up form, and are designed to be applied to the tip of the penis and then rolled over the erect penis. They have a "right side" and a "wrong side" when rolled up, and the first thing the user must do is to determine which side is which before attempting to apply them. Any touching of the penis to the wrong side of the rolled-up condom before application potentially contaminates the outside with bodily fluid, defeating the condom's purpose.\n\nEarly latex condoms were very similar, but later some came to have reservoir tips to contain ejaculated semen. One relatively early innovation, the "short cap", only covered the head of the penis. These were not useful condoms, as there was still contact between the partners' genitals, and bodily fluids could easily spill out of the cap.\nCondoms in many colors\nEnlarge\nCondoms in many colors\n\nIn recent decades, however, condom makers have diversified in colors, sizes and shapes, and thicknesses. Flavors or designs thought to have stimulating properties are sometimes added. Such stimulating properties include enlarged tips or pouches to more fit the glans penis better and textured surfaces such as ribbing or studs (small bumps). Many condoms have spermicidal lubricant added, but it is not an effective substitute for separate spermicide use.\nAn example of flavoured condoms\nEnlarge\nAn example of flavoured condoms\n\nCondoms made from natural materials (such as those labeled "lambskin", made from lamb intestines) are not as effective at preventing disease. A few companies today are also making condoms from polyethylene and polyurethane, expected to be as effective as, but less tested than, latex. These condoms have the advantage of being compatible with oil-based lubricants. They can also be used by people who have a latex allergy.\n\nAs a method of contraception, condoms have the advantage of being easy to use, ha
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ok well to be honest, i would think the condom is the best way to prevent pregnacy for a woman that you want to get involved with. Itz pretty good to Std's too. Pills or anything else has some side effects that can be hazardous to a person's life. i would stick with the condoms
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should never be used with latex condoms the condom will break. it does not cause infection
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Using condoms every time you have sex will offer significant protection from STD's including HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Keep in mind that condoms are not 100% effective, only abstaining from sex ensures no risk of infection. Condoms are designed for both pregnancy prevention/birth control and infection proection. The idea that condoms only offer protection for birth control and not infection or vice versa is false. Always use lubricated latex or lubricated polyurethane condoms. Never use unlubricated condoms, they are more likely to break. Never use natural skin/lamb skin/ membrane condoms, they will help prevent pregnancy but will not offer any protection from infections.
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I am soooo alergic to latex! it sucks and here are some brands I used...\nTrojan Supra/Natualamb and Durex Avanti  \nI am sure there are others just make sure you read the label and good luck sometimes they are more expensive I think they even have female condoms that are latex free also but I am not sure.\nor simply look for lamb skin condoms or polyurethane condoms
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Kelly G i am allergic to latex too! i found that fruit of the loom bras don't have latex and usually jeans don't have latex in their waste bands. If mattresses have latex on them, then get one of those allergy covers that go under your sheets, also when you go to the doctor or dentist make sure to tell them of your allergy. Also, places that use sanitary gloves to handle food, you should ask them if their gloves are latex free. As for band-aids, band-aid brand contains latex, you need to look at the warning label, usually on the side of the box, it will say it contains latex on BOLD letters. The hardest part is makeup, you have to find the right ones that work for you, LIQUID EYELINER HAS LATEX! Some foundations have latex too, so be careful. Take care and i hope i helped. If you have anymore questions e mail me through Yahoo Answers!
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A dental dam is a piece of latex that is about the size of a square mouse pad. Itcovers the vaginal area or the anal area and protects from STD's especially herpes during oral sex. You can buy them at the grocery store. Youcould try using saran wrap but I would not trust something that flimsy. You can also cut the tip off of a condom and slit it up the center and spreaditout and use that. Or you can modify a rubber glove. Best of Luck!
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Choose a latex condom with a water-based lubricant.  Trojan condoms are the most trusted brand.
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Durex ultimate sensation is my favorite.  Feels almost as good as no condom.  Trojans are my least favorite, too tight, and you can't feel anything.  Lifestyles are okay.
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WASHINGTON - The consumers group best known for rating cars and washing machines has turned its testing prowess to condoms to find out which ones measure up best and how other birth control methods compare.\n\nThe nonprofit Consumers Union says in a new guide to contraception that the seven top types of condoms they studied did not burst despite vigorous testing, and all models met international standards.\n\nBut results showed that the top brand, able to take the most punishment, was the Durex Extra Sensitive Lubricated Latex, according to the report.\n\nOther top-performers include the Durex Performax Lubricated, Lifestyles Classic Collection Ultra Sensitive Lubricated and TheyFit Lubricated.\n\nOf the many options available for pregnancy prevention, condoms remain the only method that also can help prevent sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, which causes AIDS.\n\nThat’s a crucial function: HIV infects 110 Americans each day, at least half of them younger than 25. And concerns have evolved over some older sexually transmitted diseases, including gonorrhea, because they have become resistant to the standard drugs used to treat them.\n\nFor this report, we evaluated 23 kinds of latex condoms. We also purchased two types made of polyurethane, marketed to people allergic to latex.\n\nBecause there’s so much confusion over contraceptives, we also created the chart in A comparative guide with the facts about 17 birth-control methods, so that you can compare them and decide what’s best for you. And Birth-control choices details the latest developments in contraception.\n\nIn our tests, all latex condoms passed minimum industry standards (no such standards exist for polyurethane models). We found no correlation between performance and price, thickness, or the country of manufacture.\n\nBut some models were clearly stronger than others. We rated one model that Planned Parenthood distributes at its clinics as poor because its strength was so low compared with the rest. Here are the details:\n\nStrength differs. We test condoms by inflating them until they burst, an established predictor of real-world performance. The best had no premature breakage among the 120 samples we tested for each model. When inflated, they also averaged at least 38 liters of air. The worst, however, broke 18 of 120 times at volumes below our strength threshold of 25 liters.\n\nSize matters. Most models met minimum standards for length and thickness. But some samples of the Durex Extra Sensitive, Durex Performax, larger-size versions of TheyFit, and Trojan Magnum slightly exceeded the maximum recommended width and should be used only by men who require a larger width.\n\nFewer brands have spermicide. There’s no reason to choose spermicidal condoms over other kinds. They have no additional benefit in preventing pregnancy, have a shorter shelf life, and may cause urinary-tract infections in young women. Nonoxynol-9, a widely used spermicide, came under scrutiny in 2001 when a report from the World Health Organization warned that if used frequently, it may cause vaginal irritation and might increase the risk of contracting HIV.\n\nThough the amount of nonoxynol-9 on a spermicide-lubricated condom is smaller compared with the doses studied in the report, some condom makers, including Durex, have dropped models lubricated with nonoxynol-9. Others, including Trojan and LifeStyles, say they will keep selling them. A LifeStyles spokesman said the company is working with the Food and Drug Administration on the issue of nonoxynol-9.\n\nSpecial features abound. In our tests, condoms labeled “ultra thin” generally lived up to that claim; all but the Class Act Ultra Thin & Sensitive had thinner walls than most.\n\nThat’s not the only feature you’ll find. TheyFit condoms (formerly Viva 21st Century Individual Fit), sold at Condomania.com, come in 55 sizes. The Inspiral Lubricated has a raised, wraparound “seashell” tip. Two condoms we tested had