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If I'm allergic to latex, is there another birth control method that will protect me from STIs?

Yes, there is. Try using an internal condom. It’s latex free. Also, there are condoms available that are made out of polyurethane that you might want to check out.

Yes, there is. Try using an internal condom. It’s latex free. Also, there are condoms available that are made out of polyurethane that you might want to check out.

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I’ve heard the internal condom can be stimulating—is that true?

It’s true the internal condom can provide protection and pleasure all in one. The internal ring can sometimes stimulate the head of the penis, while the outer ring can provide extra stimulation to the clitoris.

It’s true the internal condom can provide protection and pleasure all in one. The internal ring can sometimes stimulate the head of the penis, while the outer ring can provide extra stimulation to the clitoris.

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Last updated February 2025
Robin Watkins, CNM, WHNP-BC
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