Male condom and thrush

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

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

84%

A bit

10%

A lot

6%

Out of the 68 reviews for the male condom, 11 people (16%) reported thrush.

Reviewers that reported thrush as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Male condom  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
16 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 days ago

Male condom  

Breasts grow a lot. Lots of headaches. Little sex drive. Bleeding after intercourse. Very sore back. Weight gain

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Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th Mar 24

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


Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  21st Feb 24

I am happy using the male condom as it does not effect my hormones nor cause massive physical issues.


Somewhat positive mood

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

16% of the male condom reviewers reported vaginal discharge

16% of the male condom reviewers reported thrush

7% of the male condom reviewers reported tender breasts

6% of the male condom reviewers reported cystitis


Possible the male condom side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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