Male condom and negative mood

How our community feel the male condom has affected their moods and emotions

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

73%

Don't know

2%

Out of the 66 reviews for the male condom, 3 people (5%) reported negative mood.

Reviewers that reported negative mood as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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

Male condom  

Durex mutual pleasure was not good at all !!! Bought a pack of 3 and all of them broke while i was wearing them

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Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

1 helpful

0 comments

Male condom  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  25th Oct 19

Male condom  

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Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  19th Sep 19

For some reason I’m always left feeling like it may not have worked and it kills the mood 99% of the time. I always have to use a lot of lube because I find they get dry and uncomfortable quite quickly !


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 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


Possible the male condom side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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