Side effects

Durex condom side effects

4.1

11 reviews

What Lowdown reviewers say

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

55% no impact on mood

73% no change

73% no impact

100% no impact

100% no impact on skin

Cycle return

Not enough data to say

Durex condom

Durex condom common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

9% of Durex condom reviewers reported vaginal dryness

0% of Durex condom reviewers reported nausea or vomiting

0% of Durex condom reviewers reported discomfort wearing contact lenses

0% of Durex condom reviewers reported cystitis

0% of Durex condom reviewers reported dizziness


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews


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4.1

11 reviews

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Male condom  
Used for 8+ yr
56 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Mar 24

Durex condom  

Potentially safe

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Somewhat positive mood

0 helpful

0 comments

Male condom  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  13th Feb 24

Durex condom  

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

0 helpful

0 comments

Male condom  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Feb 24

Durex condom  

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

0 helpful

0 comments

Male condom  
Used for 5 - 8 yr
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th Feb 24

Durex condom  

For me using condoms worked great and I had virtually no complaints during the years I used them.


Decreased sex drive

0 helpful

0 comments

Male condom  
Used for 8+ yr
58 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th Feb 24

Durex condom  

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

0 helpful

0 comments

Male condom  
Used for 8+ yr
38 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  29th Oct 23

Durex condom  

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

0 helpful

0 comments

Male condom  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Jul 23

Durex condom  

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

0 comments

Male condom  
Used for 8+ yr
41 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  21st Jun 23

Durex condom  

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

0 comments

Male condom  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  21st Jun 22

Durex condom  

Interrupted sex and was uncomfortable.


Top side effects not reported

2 helpful

0 comments

Male condom  
Used for 5 - 8 yr
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  25th Jan 22

Durex condom  

Very positive. Condoms allow for me to not need hormonal contraception and keep in touch with my cycle.


Very positive mood

2 helpful

0 comments

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