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Skyn condom

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Overview

Rated 4.5

6 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

What Lowdown reviewers say

83% no impact on mood

100% no change

100% no impact

100% no impact

100% no impact on skin

Cycle return

100% don’t know impact

55% no impact on mood

73% no change

73% no impact

100% no impact

100% no impact on skin

Cycle return

Not enough data to say

Benefits: What this contraceptive can help with

Protects against STIs

Protects against STIs

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Real life reviews from people like you

Skyn condom reviews

6 reviews

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

Skyn condom  

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

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Very positive mood

0 helpful

0 comments

Male condom  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  7th Feb 24

Skyn condom  

Can’t go wrong with the good old fashioned condom. In a longterm relationship there’s not that much spontaneity to ruin anyway! I’ve got vulval skin condition so was concerned condoms might affect that but with a good water based lube I never noticed a difference to my symptoms. We used Skyn latex free regular size which fitted well, felt good and never had an accident with them, they always stayed on. Husband said the feeling was still good and only a very minimal difference. Still feels good for me too and does actually make the sex part last a bit longer!


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Male condom  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  31st Jan 24

Skyn condom  

Use skyn condoms on fertile days (use FAM overall). Much nicer than others like durex, feel more natural, forget they are on during sex! Never had a breakage or slippage.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

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

Skyn condom  

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


Very positive mood

0 helpful

0 comments

Male condom  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  7th Feb 24

Skyn condom  

Can’t go wrong with the good old fashioned condom. In a longterm relationship there’s not that much spontaneity to ruin anyway! I’ve got vulval skin condition so was concerned condoms might affect that but with a good water based lube I never noticed a difference to my symptoms. We used Skyn latex free regular size which fitted well, felt good and never had an accident with them, they always stayed on. Husband said the feeling was still good and only a very minimal difference. Still feels good for me too and does actually make the sex part last a bit longer!


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Male condom  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  31st Jan 24

Skyn condom  

Use skyn condoms on fertile days (use FAM overall). Much nicer than others like durex, feel more natural, forget they are on during sex! Never had a breakage or slippage.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments


Durex condom reviews

11 reviews

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

Durex condom  

Potentially safe


Somewhat positive mood

0 helpful

0 comments

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

Durex condom  

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

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

Durex condom  

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.


Very positive mood

0 helpful

0 comments

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

Durex condom  

Potentially safe


Somewhat positive mood

0 helpful

0 comments

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

Durex condom  

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

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

Durex condom  

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.


Very positive mood

0 helpful

0 comments

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

Durex condom  

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


Decreased sex drive

0 helpful

0 comments

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

Durex condom  

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

0 comments

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

Durex condom  

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.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

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

Durex condom  

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


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

1 helpful

0 comments

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

Durex condom  

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!


Top side effects not reported

6 helpful

0 comments

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

Durex condom  

Interrupted sex and was uncomfortable.


Top side effects not reported

2 helpful

0 comments

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

Durex condom  

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


Very positive mood

2 helpful

0 comments

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