Male condom and positive 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, 14 people (21%) reported positive mood.

Reviewers that reported positive mood as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

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

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Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 8+ yr
46 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  15th May 24

I was recommended dretine and I've not looked back.


Very positive mood

0 helpful

0 comments

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

Potentially safe


Somewhat positive mood

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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