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Male condom vs Spermicide

Male condom

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Overview

Rated 5.0

1 reviews

During or before sex

Frequency

87% - 98%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Rated 0.0

0 reviews

Before sex

Frequency

79% - 86%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Male condom ingredients

Male condoms are thin latex or polyurethane sheaths that are worn on the penis during sex.

Spermicide ingredients

Nonoxynol-9 is the main active ingredient in spermicide. It works by helping to block the cervix and slow down sperm so they can't and fertilize an egg.

What Lowdown reviewers say

Mood

100% no impact on mood

Bleeds

100% no change

Sex drive

100% no impact

Weight

100% no impact

Skin

100% no impact on skin

Cycle return

Not enough data to say

Mood

Not enough data to say

Bleeds

Not enough data to say

Sex drive

Not enough data to say

Weight

Not enough data to say

Skin

Not enough data to say

Cycle return

Not enough data to say

Benefits: What this birth control can help with

Protects against STDs

Non-hormonal

There are no benefits that are recognised in scientific research or guidelines for this birth control

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Real life reviews from people like you

Male condom reviews

1 reviews

Male condom  
Used for 8+ yr
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  4th Sep 24
Male condom  

Condoms did not change any part of my period for me, no side effects of using this form of contraceptive and it has been effective in avoiding pregnancy as well as STDs.

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Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Male condom  
Used for 8+ yr
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  4th Sep 24
Male condom  

Condoms did not change any part of my period for me, no side effects of using this form of contraceptive and it has been effective in avoiding pregnancy as well as STDs.

Read more

Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Spermicide reviews

0 reviews

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