New Stickers on Condom Boxes
Condom Guys,
I have a question that I would appreciate a responce. I just got a couple box's of rubbers the super sensitive ones with Non. 9. I read on the box not for daily multiple use. Why is this? And what are the side effects? That seems silly to me because my partner and I want to do it more then once a day, but protect against pregnancy. What do we do?
- Lookin for Multiple Daily Use
Multiple Use,
Okay here's the deal. The US government has struck a deal with the condom industry to phase out the use of N-9 in condoms. In 2000 it became apparent that the use of N-9 may contribute to the transmission of sexually transmitted illnesses because, as a detergent, it can produce micro-lesions in the muscus membranes of the vagina or anus. These micro-lesions may allow for opportunistic infections to enter yours, or your partners, body.
As a general rule you should only use N-9 as a female applied contraceptive gel, foam, or film. Men should attempt to avoid N-9 treated condoms as much as possible. As part of this compromise the sticker to which you refer has recently begun to appear on the packaging of condoms sold in the United States. Here's what it says:
CAUTION: Condoms lubricated with nonoxynol-9 are for vaginal use only and not for frequent multiple daily use.
So if you want to use a condom for multiple daily use (Good for You!!!) then try to stick to condoms without N-9 on them.
I hope this helps,
That Other Condom Guru
[Q&A] Posted by filchyboy at November 18, 2003 2:41 PM
