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Skyn condom

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Overview

Rated 4.4

5 reviews

During or before sex

Frequency

82% - 98%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Rated 5.0

2 reviews

During or before sex

Frequency

82% - 98%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

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Benefits: What this contraceptive can help with

Protects against STIs

Protects against STIs

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Skyn condom reviews

5 reviews

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

  •  Stopped using

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!

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Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

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

  •  Still using

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

Used for 3 - 6 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  27th Jul 23

  •  Still using

My partner is allergic to latex and Skyn produce the only non-latex condoms on the market. For me, they are smooth and feel great. They are more comfortable than latex and arguably feel even better than without a condom. However, for my partner, they feel fine for about 10-15 minutes before they start to produce a vacuum and squeeze down hard, causing him pain and obviously ruining the moment. We are not sure if this is a sizing issue or something else. There aren't any further size options or otherwise for us to try so we are limited to very uncomfortable safe sex for him, or using the withdrawal method instead which has its own problems.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

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

  •  Stopped using

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

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

  •  Still using

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

Used for 3 - 6 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  27th Jul 23

  •  Still using

My partner is allergic to latex and Skyn produce the only non-latex condoms on the market. For me, they are smooth and feel great. They are more comfortable than latex and arguably feel even better than without a condom. However, for my partner, they feel fine for about 10-15 minutes before they start to produce a vacuum and squeeze down hard, causing him pain and obviously ruining the moment. We are not sure if this is a sizing issue or something else. There aren't any further size options or otherwise for us to try so we are limited to very uncomfortable safe sex for him, or using the withdrawal method instead which has its own problems.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments


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 :)


Top side effects not reported

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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

0 comments

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

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

0 comments

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