Male condom and increased sex drive
How our community feel the male condom has affected their sex drive
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
77%
Don't know
3%
Out of the 66 reviews for the male condom, 7 people (11%) reported increased sex drive.
Reviewers that reported increased sex drive as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 4th Nov 24
me and my partner have always had problems with using condoms from durex, but now trying skyns condoms, i will never go back. They don’t have that weird smell and me nor my partner could even feel as if it was there! 100% recommend
Very positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 8th Mar 24
Somewhat positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 13th Nov 22
Hormone free, so your cycle isn't affected at all and they also protect against STIs. What's not to like? Guaranteed they can be uncomfortable but it takes a bit of trial and error with various brands and sizes as well as applying some water-based lubricant. I recommend the Glyde brand.
Very positive mood
2 more effects
2 helpful
0 comments
Male condom common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
27% of the male condom reviewers reported vaginal dryness
15% of the male condom reviewers reported vaginal discharge
15% of the male condom reviewers reported thrush
6% of the male condom reviewers reported cystitis
6% of the male condom reviewers reported tender breasts
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