What should I do if I am allergic to condoms?

Condoms have always played a vital role in sexual intercourse between men and women. For couples or lovers who do not want children, using condoms during sex can avoid the trouble caused by unexpected pregnancy and can be considered a form of protection for both parties. However, the main component of condoms is latex, and some people will have allergic reactions after using it. What should we do in this case? Let's take a look at the solutions and prevention methods for condom allergies.

What to do if you are allergic to condoms

When condom allergy occurs, both women and men should stop using condoms and seek timely diagnosis and treatment. It is best not to have sexual intercourse during treatment and within 2 weeks after recovery. Also avoid scratching or washing the affected area with hot water or soap. According to the different situations of women and men, the following treatment methods can also be adopted:

If a woman is allergic to condoms, she can first wash and wipe it with warm water, then apply some antibiotic ointment on the vulva or use a liquid containing antibiotics to flush the vagina. This can both improve symptoms and prevent infection. If the symptoms are severe, you can take anti-allergic drugs or hormones under the doctor's advice. Generally speaking, allergic symptoms can be improved or eliminated within a few days of taking the medication.

If a man is allergic to condoms, if he finds symptoms of redness, itching, and tingling on the head of his genitals, he can immediately take anti-allergic drugs such as promethazine tablets, Claritin, loratadine, cyproheptadine, astemizole, etc., and use them according to the doctor's advice or the instructions on the medicine. If the symptoms are severe, with ulcers and a lot of exudate, you can use 1:8000 potassium permanganate solution (available at the hospital) to soak the affected area 1-2 times a day. Generally, the allergic symptoms will gradually disappear after a week.

In addition, whether men or women, when condom allergies occur, other methods of contraception should be used. At the same time, it is best to receive standardized treatment under the doctor's advice. Do not avoid medical treatment due to genital problems, which may lead to serious harm.

How to prevent condom allergy

In fact, there are not many people who are allergic to condoms in real life. If you know that you are allergic to latex, rubber, etc., try to avoid using condoms and use other methods of contraception. To prevent condom allergies, you can refer to the following methods:

1. In order to prevent condom allergies, both women and men should pay attention to purchasing condoms produced by regular merchants and use them within the validity period.

2. If you are prone to allergies, try not to choose sex condoms with bright colors or odors.

3. If you are not sure whether you are allergic to condoms, you can try it on your genital area before using it officially. For example, women can put the condom at the urethral opening. If you feel any discomfort, wash it immediately and avoid using it. If there is no discomfort, you can use it with confidence.