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writes:I hate the smell of condoms. I use trojans, lifestyles, durex, basically anything latex because they protect against hiv, stds, and pregnancy; however, every single time my boyfriend puts one on, I smell the condom and I get completely turned off by the smell and if that isn't the worst of it, it seems to smell more after we have had sex. We both shower before and after but still I don't like it. And I don't believe in the "pull out" method, I think that's how I got here. Are there any condoms that still can protect you against viruses and pregnancy if they don't have the latex smell attached ot it because it sucks. Does anyone know any condoms that can protect you and smell good all at the same time??
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 May 2011): There are lots of reasons to use condoms even when in an exclusive relationship, so I'm not going to suggest that your sex life is in some way abnormal. And NO hormonal contraceptives aren't safer than condoms as hormonal contraceptives for the simple fact that they don't protect against STIs.I don't use hormonal contraceptives as they create health risks for people with blood clotting disorders like myself. Hormonal contraceptives can also be problematic when combined with cigarette smoking. Definitely trust a doctor and not the internet for that sort of advice.Here are some thoughts:1) You may be allergic to latex. It's a rare thing, but if you're so naturally averse to the smell, it might be a for a real reason. Check it out with a doctor.2) Try the flavored condoms and see if the smell is any better. 3) And like the 2nd poster said, polyurethane and lambskin condoms are good alternatives.
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 May 2011): Chigirl often givs great advice, but I am going to disagree with the statement that people in monogamous relationships don't use condoms. I have been with my wife for almost 20 years and we sure do use condoms. I absolutely do not want her taking any hormones if it is not necessary and she doesn't want to either. She was on the pill at one time for like a month and it made her so physically ill that she quit and never looked back. There have been a lot of studies about the long-term effects of birth control pills and let's just say the jury is still out.If the OP doesn't like latex condoms then there are polyurethane condoms that can be bought. They are just as safe. Try also to buy condoms without any lubricant/spermcide. Those will smell less. There are also lambskin condoms, but those will not protect from HIV and herpes. (They work fine against pregnancy.)If you don't want to use condoms at all you can try sponges, foam, diaphgrams, cervical caps, etc. but none of those will protect against disease and should be used in long-term committed relationships only.
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reader, chigirl  +, writes (19 May 2011):
 If you have a boyfriend you don't use condoms. You go get yourself and him tested, and then you get on a hormonal contraception, such as the birth control pill for example. Hormonal contraceptives are safer than condoms, they protect better against pregnancies.
If you and your boyfriend are in a monogamous relationship, you do not need condoms unless he or you already have an STI. Condoms are only recommended in the beginning of the relationship and until you get yourselves tested, or if you do not have an exlusive relationship and have several partners.
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