On the National Board in a few threads, we've talked about the material of sex toys and reactions to sex toys, lubes, and latex in general.
I feel encouraged that it doesn't appear that I'm allergic to latex as an ABSOLUTE, just yet. (whew!) HOWEVER, I do have a sensitivity to the material that toys are made of - from hard plastic, to Cyberskin. And apparently, that's pretty common. Covering all my personal use toys with condoms has really helped with the 'reactions' I get from the material, so that is a GOOD sign. BTW, the silicone and glass toys are both hypoallergenic and recommended. I bought my first glass toy and have to say that it's pretty neat! Plus, you can heat it...mmmm!
In the interim, however, I have done some research on latex alternatives in the event I do show a latex allergy or anyone else does. It seems that polyurethane is the next step and both Trojan and Durex make their own, with the Durex Avanti being the most popular. Some websites say that they are not AS safe as the latex, while others disagree. Some say they break more easily, while someone just PM'd me and said he doesn't find that to be true and had worse luck with latex.
Have any of you tried the polyurethane condoms and what are your comments? What complaints, other than you'd rather be BARE, do you have about latex condoms; and if you've used both, how was poly better for you?
I havent had any problems with either (lucky) but If you want more glass toys I can get them way cheaper.Try a juicer toy. with a guy that makes them. he's a glass smith. plus you can wash them with your dishs in the washer.
you'll see over 60 peer-reviewed, journal articles on this topic.
Just briefly looking at the recent titles and abstracts, it looks like there have been a number of randomized, controlled clinical trials comparing latex and polyurethane condoms. It also seems like the polyurethane condom works as well as the latex ones.
Actually, I should have looked at the Abstracts first.
The story seems to be that there is a slightly higher breakage rate with the standard polyurethane condoms when compared to the latex ones.
However, in the recent (2003) article in the journal "Contraception", there is apparently a new, commercial polyurethane condom (marketed in Japan as Sagami Original and in Europe as Protex Original) which has a lower breakage rate than latex.
I will say that I generally prefer the polyurethane condoms. They are significantly more sensitive and are about 30% thinner. Another attribute is that polyurethane transmits heat, latex does not, which adds to a more "natural" feel. Though i will admit that I have had a slight bit more breakage problem until I figured that lube is an all important factor when using them (I am also well endowed and they barely fit on me. I wish they made a large variety!). It would seem that their tensil strength is not as good as latex. One last minor point to think about... Though deemed safe as a barrier, latex IS a lattice of rubber with pores (though the pores are far to small for anything to squeek through), while polyurethane is a solid barrier with no pores. BTW the Avanti brand is far superior to the Trojans...
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