Polyisoprene Condoms

[Ducy]

Is there a difference between them and latex condoms? I mean according to the package they arent latex, yet they stretch and form fit just like the latex condoms.

[Massdebator]

I don't know too much about 'em myself, Ducy. Apparently, they have the stretchiness of latex with all the benefits of regular poly condoms (no rubber smell, thinner, doesn't degrade, etc.). That's how I've seen 'em advertised anyway...

[Ducy]

Aight thanks. Yea I went into a walgreens and they had lifestyle skins (13 bucks for 12 rather than 6 or 15 like the supras) So I thought I would give it a shot cuz it said non latex. Of course I only started trippin out when I took it off cuz I really didnt feel like dealing with a reaction haha

[Brandye]

I think you mean polyurethane. At a molecular level, they are less abrasive than latex and, therefore, easier on the woman in long events. You should notice no difference.

These are hypoallergenic and no one should react to them. If you have lubricated versions, the spermicide in the lube could still affect some few people.

[dancingdoc2]

Please Google Polyisoprene Condoms

These are something new.

[Brandye]

Interesting. I was not aware that condoms were now being made of this stuff. It should have been obvious when it showed up in surgical gloves. I have no data but will do some digging. The protein content of natural latex is not there, so they should be hypo-allergenic.

[Ducy]

Yea look up Lifestyle "Skyn" condoms. They feel smoother, have the elasticity of latex plus they feel thinner and seem to have better heat transfer capabilities than polyurethane.

(Oh and also no latex smell)

[mattc]

Ducy, is that a recommendation? My wife seems to be allergic to latex and she is probably going to go off the pill soon. We don't want to start a family just yet, but I guess you need to be off for a few months to get your system back to normal. In that time I'll using some type of non-latex condom, I'm just not sure which one yet.

[Beckeh]

I'll second the Skyns. Latex is a no-no for me, but now I've tried these and I reckon I'll be sticking to 'em

[cyclefreak]

I might have to try these, if I can find them. Latex condoms are awful, I find that they reduce sensation so much that they seriously interfere with my enjoyment of penetrative sex. (The positive side, though, is that I tend to spend a lot more time with foreplay as a consequence!)