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Rated 5.0

2 reviews

During or before sex

Frequency

82% - 98%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Rated 4.1

11 reviews

During or before sex

Frequency

82% - 98%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

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Hanx condom reviews

2 reviews

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1st Aug 22

  •  Still using

Best condoms on the market. Highly recommend :)

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Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  27th Jul 22

  •  Still using

Moved away from the pill and onto condoms. Tried HANX as I'd only used mainstream brands historically, and found it much better. Their sizing is better, and it feels a lot more natural - I used to get way more irritation after sex with other brands, whereas now it feels like we're not using anything which is great. Happy to have moved away from hormonal contraceptives and won't go back.


Top side effects not reported

2 helpful

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1st Aug 22

  •  Still using

Best condoms on the market. Highly recommend :)


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

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Used for 3 - 6 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  27th Jul 22

  •  Still using

Moved away from the pill and onto condoms. Tried HANX as I'd only used mainstream brands historically, and found it much better. Their sizing is better, and it feels a lot more natural - I used to get way more irritation after sex with other brands, whereas now it feels like we're not using anything which is great. Happy to have moved away from hormonal contraceptives and won't go back.


Top side effects not reported

2 helpful

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Durex condom reviews

11 reviews

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

  •  Stopped using

Potentially safe


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  13th Feb 24

  •  Still using

I like to use them because they don’t affect you / if you have had bad experiences with hormonal birth control in the past


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Feb 24

  •  Still using

My partner uses a male condom which comes with no symptoms as it is not harmonal. However, I struggle with intense ovulation symptoms that ranges from lower abdominal cramps to spotting in mucus. This started 3 years ago (age 25) and first occurred periodically but for the past year it has been almost every month. The mucosal spotting is not heavy and does not require pads. However, it use to last only 1-2 days but now it extends 3-4 days.


Top side effects not reported

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

  •  Stopped using

Potentially safe


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  13th Feb 24

  •  Still using

I like to use them because they don’t affect you / if you have had bad experiences with hormonal birth control in the past


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Feb 24

  •  Still using

My partner uses a male condom which comes with no symptoms as it is not harmonal. However, I struggle with intense ovulation symptoms that ranges from lower abdominal cramps to spotting in mucus. This started 3 years ago (age 25) and first occurred periodically but for the past year it has been almost every month. The mucosal spotting is not heavy and does not require pads. However, it use to last only 1-2 days but now it extends 3-4 days.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

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Used for 5 - 8 yr
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th Feb 24

  •  Stopped using

For me using condoms worked great and I had virtually no complaints during the years I used them.


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Used for 8+ yr
58 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th Feb 24

  •  Stopped using

Simple but effective. It was the main form of contraception we learnt about at school and the one that was easily available, I switched between this and the coil until I had my babies. Some men may not want to wear one but then they are not people you should be sleeping with!


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

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Used for 8+ yr
38 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  29th Oct 23

  •  Still using

I have been relying on the male condom since my 11 year old daughter was born. Works effectively for me but can dampen the mood during sex.


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

  •  Still using

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


Top side effects not reported

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Used for 8+ yr
41 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  21st Jun 23

  •  Still using

I feel compelled to write here after watching Davina McCall's programme Pill Revolution, which didn't mention condoms once! Condoms are a good option if hormonal contraception isn't working for you, and a necessity if you and your partner are not monogamous or have not had a sexual health check up. Even my shittiest ex was ok with using condoms after I made a conscious decision to come off the Pill, so ladies, don't lower your expectations!


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Used for 6 - 12 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  21st Jun 22

  •  Stopped using

Interrupted sex and was uncomfortable.


Top side effects not reported

2 helpful

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Used for 5 - 8 yr
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  25th Jan 22

  •  Still using

Very positive. Condoms allow for me to not need hormonal contraception and keep in touch with my cycle.


Top side effects not reported

2 helpful

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