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Durex condom reviews
4.1
11 reviews
During or before sex
Frequency
82% - 98%
Effectiveness
None
Blood clot risk
None
Effect on fertility
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4.1
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 13th Feb 24
I like to use them because they don’t affect you / if you have had bad experiences with hormonal birth control in the past
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 12th Feb 24
My partner uses a male condom which comes with no symptoms as it is not harmonal. However, I struggle with intense ovulation symptoms that ranges from lower abdominal cramps to spotting in mucus. This started 3 years ago (age 25) and first occurred periodically but for the past year it has been almost every month. The mucosal spotting is not heavy and does not require pads. However, it use to last only 1-2 days but now it extends 3-4 days.
Very positive mood
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Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 8th Feb 24
For me using condoms worked great and I had virtually no complaints during the years I used them.
Decreased sex drive
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Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 8th Feb 24
Simple but effective. It was the main form of contraception we learnt about at school and the one that was easily available, I switched between this and the coil until I had my babies. Some men may not want to wear one but then they are not people you should be sleeping with!
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 29th Oct 23
I have been relying on the male condom since my 11 year old daughter was born. Works effectively for me but can dampen the mood during sex.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 12th Jul 23
Durex mutual pleasure was not good at all !!! Bought a pack of 3 and all of them broke while i was wearing them
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
1 helpful
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Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 21st Jun 23
I feel compelled to write here after watching Davina McCall's programme Pill Revolution, which didn't mention condoms once! Condoms are a good option if hormonal contraception isn't working for you, and a necessity if you and your partner are not monogamous or have not had a sexual health check up. Even my shittiest ex was ok with using condoms after I made a conscious decision to come off the Pill, so ladies, don't lower your expectations!
Top side effects not reported
6 helpful
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 21st Jun 22
Top side effects not reported
2 helpful
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Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 25th Jan 22
Very positive. Condoms allow for me to not need hormonal contraception and keep in touch with my cycle.
Very positive mood
2 helpful
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Durex condom benefits
Some of the benefits that are recognised in scientific research or guidelines for this contraceptive
Protects against STIs
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Durex condom alternatives
Contraceptives that work in similar ways, or brands that have close or exactly the same hormonal ingredients