Male condom and pelvic infection

How our community feel they have been impacted by pelvic infection on the male condom

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

95%

A bit

2%

Quite a bit

2%

A lot

2%

Out of the 65 reviews for the male condom, 3 people (5%) reported pelvic infection.

Reviewers that reported pelvic infection as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Male condom  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
25 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th Mar 24

Male condom  

You would need a lot of lube as it is not naturally liberated.

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Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Male condom  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  6th May 20

Male condom  

Protect you from STIs and from other Infections.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  20th Aug 19

So nice to not have my hormones messed with and get into a regular cycle. I have had some skin issues around my vulva but it is difficult to know whether they have been caused by using condoms or if it is just a coincidence. I have been using condoms for longer than I’ve had the problems.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Male condom common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

28% 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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