Side effects
Female condom common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
0% of Female condom reviewers reported nausea or vomiting
0% of Female condom reviewers reported discomfort wearing contact lenses
0% of Female condom reviewers reported cystitis
0% of Female condom reviewers reported dizziness
0% of Female condom reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Female condom rare side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Possible Female condom side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
- Nausea or vomiting (0%)
- Discomfort wearing contact lenses (0%)
- Cystitis (0%)
- Dizziness (0%)
- Vaginal discharge (0%)
- Sweating more than usual (0%)
- Vaginal dryness (0%)
- Migraines (0%)
- Migraine with aura (0%)
- Body hair getting darker (0%)
- High blood pressure (0%)
- Breast enlargement (0%)
- Body hair increase (0%)
- Period like cramps (0%)
- Tender breasts (0%)
- Hair loss (0%)
- A latex allergy (0%)
- Thrush (0%)
- Lower back pain (0%)
- Headaches (0%)
- Pelvic infection (0%)
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 8th Feb 24
Same as the male condom, has no side effects and will protect from STIs and pregnancy! The only thing its a little fiddly to get on and if you don't react well to latex then not ideal!
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 19th Jan 22
These condoms prevent me from getting UTIs, I can't have sex without them! I think it's because the part of the condom that sticks out covers my urethra and prevents bacteria from spreading. They're a little hard to use at first, and some brands are better than others, but I highly recommend them to everyone.
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 26th Apr 21
Tried it a couple times with different partners. Mixed reactions. I practiced inserting prior to anything, so it was easy, especially after a couple of tries. Sex felt no different for me and one of the partners. One didn't like the appearance and the other the feel. One thing I love is that it doesn't have that nasty latex smell! You can also use any lube. Overall, I think it is a great option for many people, but (like everything) you should try it a few times for yourself. Also great if you run into situations where the guy is resisting wearing a condom himself.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 12th May 20
Used it once - it came off inside me within 5 minutes and I didn't realise so ended up having completely unprotected sex and having to get a STI test.
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