Condoms

[SpiritRaven]

Do spermicidal lubricants really lower the risk of pregnancy? What about the risk of STD's? Is it worth it to use?

 

[RudeNastyAssBitch]

Go To My WWW Button!

Nonoxynol 9 Breaks Down The Immune System And Can Lead To Higher Risk Of Infections. Also, ALOT of Folk Are, Specially Women, Allergic To It.

The Condom Itself Should Do Just Fine, But If You Are With A Woman You Can Talk To, You Should Suggest Another Backup, Such As A Diaphragm!

Happy Fucking, SpiritRaven!

edited cuz I'm a twit!

 

[Cirrus]

She's right. They've now found that N9 can actually INCREASE the risk of contracting HIV.

Besides, if the condom should break, there's not enough of the spermicide on it to do any real good anyway, and you're risking irritating your lady if she's sensitive to it.

Use a regular condom and make sure you use extra lube...condoms are more likely to break if they're dry.

 

[Guest]

Re: Go To My WWW Button!

 

[Cirrus]

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I was under the impression the sponge contained spermacide

It does, and if I'm not mistaken you're supposed to use one with a diaphragm too.

I say just go with the condom. If you use it right, the odds of it breaking are EXTREMELY slim. If I were to guesstimate, I've probably used around 500 condoms in my life (do NOT read this as "I've slept with 500 men" ) and I've never had one break. We had one slip off once because he had a few drinks and lost his erection, but never broke one.

 

[Guest]

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[Different Guy]

Holy Shit, that's scary. I'm still a virgin myself but I have some condoms which have spermicidal lube on. I chose them especially for increased protection.

So I guess I should get some which aren't spermicidally lubed?

 

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[Different Guy]

I normally go for Durex. They seem like the brand to buy. But shouldn't the spermicidal lubed ones be taken off the market then, if they increase risks of HIV or what it was someone said

 

[RudeNastyAssBitch]

Yikes!

Thats what I though, but RNAB doesnt recommend spermicide, but does recomend the sponge as back yup. Is there a NON spermacidle sponge?

You Are Right!
I Was Wrong, Well At Least That Way

 

[RudeNastyAssBitch]

PLASTIC!

right, but you will want the Latex kind. Natural animal sins arent safe for use againts STDs

Isnt there a silicone kind out there?

I'm Not Sure About Silicone, But I Do Know There Are Plastic Condoms! They Cost ALOT More Coin, But Are Just As Safe As Latex In All Ways.

 

[SnoManX]

Wow! I hadn't heard that about nonoxynol-9 before. I usually always buy non-9 condoms. Thanks for the info!!

 

[statusq]

ever tasted it?

Gee, NObody mentioned the fact that N-9 tastes bad. that seems to be a serious consideration when it comes to sex play for me and my partner...

 

[PinkOrchid]

 

[PinkOrchid]

 

[lovechild27]

wow...I always use spermicidal condoms and have never been irritated. I say if you are with a monogamous partener, then go with normal lube..something like ky. If your so worried about getting pregnant, the easiet bc is something like the pill or patch. Of course, you have to find what works for you the best. We are all extremely different.

 

[lovechild27]

Different guy....


this is way off the topic....but if your a virgin, why do you buy condoms?

 

[cg_allstar]

Different guy....


this is way off the topic....but if your a virgin, why do you buy condoms?

A) Boy Scout Motto - Be Prepared
B) Wishful Thinking
C) Money to Burn
D) Other

 

[PinkOrchid]

 

[Different Guy]

Woah!! I didn't look at this thread and see those replies! No, I'm a virgin yes, but have been with my girlfriend 6 month soon and we've talked about Sex loads. Come close to it loads of times.

All I am is prepaired! Nothing wrong with that is there She actually went through my wallet to see what stuff I had and was well proud of me when she found a condom.

 

[lovechild27]

I guess it is good to be prepared.

Condoms in wallets though are a bad idea...they usually sit in there so long they break down before you use them!

 

[deliciously_naughty]

Planned Parenthood Discontinues Production of Condoms Lubricated with Nonoxynol-9

WHO and CDC Conclude N-9 Does Not Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections

September 26, 2002

NEW YORK CITY — Based on studies showing that the spermicide nonoxynol-9 (N-9) does not reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) has discontinued production of Planned Parenthood® Condoms lubricated with N-9.

In accordance with recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PPFA will distribute N-9 condoms currently in inventory. Clients will be screened for contraindications and appropriately counseled regarding all N-9 products. PPFA will continue to promote all other styles of the Planned Parenthood® Condom, which are lubricated without N-9.

"Latex condoms are the best product for preventing sexually transmitted infections," said PPFA Vice President of Medical Affairs Vanessa Cullins, MD, MPH. "Our goal is to ensure that every condom we produce or provide will be appropriate for every use and for use by every person."

The World Health Organization and the CDC have recently reported that N-9 offers no protection against STIs, including HIV. In fact, when used during anal sex and very frequent vaginal intercourse (many times a day), N-9 can cause small lesions that increase the risk of STIs. Condoms lubricated without N-9, however, are extremely effective both at reducing the risk of infection and preventing pregnancy.

N-9 has been used as a spermicide for birth control in the U.S. since the 1950s. Spermicide-coated condoms were first offered in the 1970s, as a convenient way of achieving the widely recommended contraceptive method of "condoms backed up with spermicide." When PPFA launched the Planned Parenthood® Condom in 2001, it offered condoms lubricated with and without N-9 because both were FDA-approved as safe and effective, and both were popular with providers and clients.

More information is available in the PPFA Fact Sheets Nonoxynol-9 — Benefits and Risks, and The Truth About Condoms.





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Planned Parenthood Federation of America is the nation's largest and most trusted voluntary reproductive health care organization. Planned Parenthood affiliates serve nearly five million men, women and teenagers every year.

 

[Different Guy]

Condoms in wallets though are a bad idea...they usually sit in there so long they break down before you use them!

So how long is the average life for a condom? Just that I wouldn't know where else to carry it or put it. Say when I go to my girlfriend's house, her parents being there at times I wouldn't want them to accidently find one lying around.

Also, deliciously_naughty - That info you posted made sense and also leaves me wondering. Ok, is that N-9 stuff still available on the markets? Also, are spermicidally lubed condoms presenting any danger to users or are they just not as effective as stated?

Thanks

 

[SpiritRaven]

The average condom will last for quite a while, provided it is kept at about room temperature. If it's kept in a warm place, like a pocket or a glove compartment, for too long it can get hot and dry out. So, really the life of a condom depends on if it's dried out or not. However, I myself wouldn't use a condom that's more then a few months old. Better to spend another 5 bucks on a new pack then a thousand times that in nine months.

 

[Different Guy]

Ah ha!

So how about keeping a pack I got in my cuboard and taking em out whenever I see my girl, that sounds pretty reasonable