Utilizing contraceptives can assist avoid getting pregnant. As a result, using condoms effectively serves as a form of pregnancy control. While birth control may be the condom’s main function, it can also help the user in other ways.
Protection from sexually transmitted illnesses, or STIs, is one such benefit.
However, having too much of a good thing can be harmful to your health as well as terrible for you. While condoms are among the greatest human inventions and help prevent the dangers of STDs and unintended pregnancies, they do have some negative side effects. Here are a few condom adverse effects you may not have known about:
Allergy
The majority of condoms are made of latex, a substance extracted from rubber trees. According to study by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, some people react allergically to the rubber’s protein. This is quite uncommon. Sneezing, runny nose, hives, itching, or flushing are milder signs and symptoms of latex allergy. More severe signs and symptoms include wheezing, swelling, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Latex allergies occasionally cause anaphylaxis, a potentially fatal illness. It is preferable to switch to synthetic condoms if you have a latex allergy. These condoms are not compatible with the majority of vaginal lubricants, and they have a high risk of condom tearing during the act.
getting additional STDs
In addition to lowering the chance of developing other infections like syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HPV, condoms have been shown to be highly effective against HIV. However, they do not offer protection against STIs like molluscum contagiosum and scabies infections, which can harm the skin’s outer layers. According to studies, condoms can lower the chance of contracting genital herpes, but they don’t cover all areas of skin where the virus can asymptomatically shed and spread to a partner.
pregnancy danger
The main purpose of condoms is to avoid unintended pregnancies. However, condoms can only provide 98 percent protection when used correctly, and when used incorrectly, 15 out of 100 women become pregnant. So make sure you wear a fresh condom and understand how to use it properly if you’re trying to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. Older condoms grow fragile and are more likely to rupture during sexual activity.
S*x is safe during pregnancy although you may need to take certain precautions
