Allergic to condoms?

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Are condoms are really allergic?

Only if you have a specific allergy to a component in them (e.g. the rubber latex). Most people have no trouble at all.

I have an allergy against mites and also a few pollen.

I wonder are there blood tests for latex allergies? Or would a doctor simply rub latex on the skin and then see what happens?

I would think that if you had access to a latex condom, you could rub it on the underside of your arm and if you had an allergy to latex, it would show up there. If you don't have access to a condom, you could probably use a latex glove as well, but that might leave you with some doubts as to whether or not the latex in the glove and that which is in the condom are the same.

That's why I suggested you get ahold of a condom. Then you would know for sure, instead of worrying about it.

That's a good idea.

I wonder should I get dry condoms without lube or lubed condoms? What if your allergic to the lube and not the condom?

I think lubed condoms are more widely used. I think I'd go that route. That way you could eliminate both latex and lube as allergic reactions. Of course, if you have a reaction you would then have to try condoms without lube to decide which one is giving you the problem. My guess is that you won't have a problem.

But I also worry how safe are condoms? What if they contain harmful xenoestrogens which then get into the body?

At some points in life I think you just have to trust, take a deep breath and say, "I'm going for it."

Are condoms are really allergic????

@blackbee045 Welcome to A2A. Most, but not all, condoms are made of latex. If you have an allergy to latex, you should not use latex condoms, Luckily, there are other options such as polyurethane and natural. Be aware, though, that natural condoms do not protect against STI's.