has anyone else got an, erm, sensitivity to latex <ahem>?

[gigglewitch]

c'mon, this is mumsnet, you can tell it like it is.
Just that i'm wondering if it's a huge coincidence that i keep getting itches and / or UTI's every time i have a close encounter with a certain brand of latex.....

its quite common both bf and me were starting to get this so stopped using condoms

proper latex allergy isnt unusaul

My friends DH has, they can't use condoms or have to get special ones? He can't use rubber gloves or be in the same room as a balloon either freak .

Not uncommon at all. Sometimes its the latex, sometimes its the lubricant that causes sensitivity reactions.

Try latex-free or stick with a brand that don't irritate.

can condoms actually cause the uti's though?

Condoms don't cause UTIs per se, but the (ahem) friction of sex can push bugs up your urethra and cause infection. Anything that affects the friction (usually making the vagina drier) can make the urethra more sensitive and exposed to bugs. Certain sexual positions can predispose to UTIs too.

Durex Avanti are latex-free and offer good sensitivity. They are also compatible with any lubricant as they are made of polyurethane and don't rot with oils like latex condoms.

I once had a UTI and doc suggested it probably had to do with the friction/roughness in that area, as emma said. Was advised to wee after sex to wash the bugs out - have done so every single time since (15 yrs!) and no more UTIs...

thanks emma & catilla

exactly the sort of advice needed. Cheers!