Although luxurious, condoms play an essential role in preventing sexually transmitted infections and diseases. Condoms are popular in our generation, unlike in the antiquities, when mentioning the word seem prudish or perverse. Most pharmacies sell condoms like any other over-the-counter drug or medicine. Despite their popularity in our society, synthetic condoms portray danger to the users’ sexual health and vitality. Surprisingly, a significant majority of condom users are unaware of the components that make up the commodity. Although these constituents seem harmless to the body, they have long-term effects associated with notorious conditions. Some of these useful products expose individuals to lethal petrochemicals, fragrances, and parabens, which we are certain, are not suitable for our health. Using natural counterparts can help prevent any possible long-term effects associated with synthetic condoms. Here are some compelling reasons that will influence your transition to natural condoms.
Nitrosamine
This compound is a common ingredient in condoms. It is a common compound in salted fish, rubber products, and cured meat. Latex condoms are typical rubber products. Nitrosamine has raised health concerns, as it is associated with the instigation of tumor development. However, it is still unclear whether nitrosamine can cause cancer. Concerned bodies, the World Health Organization, have discouraged the use of nitrosamine, which remains an active ingredient in synthetic condoms.
Casein and Glycerin
Casein and glycerin are common compounds in our day-to-day lives. A compound like casein may seem harmless. However, for vegans, casein is catastrophic. People with milk-related allergies are not advised to use condoms, as casein is one of the common constituents. On the other hand, glycerin comes as a condom lubricant. Although harmless, glycerin can pose a health risk if unchecked. For example, if this component is left in the vagina over an extended period, it can undergo bioconversion into sugars. These sugars can disrupt vaginal pH and facilitate an escalation of yeast or fungal infection in the vagina.
Spermicides
Spermicides are used for killing sperms and protection against STIs. However, condoms use Nonoxynol-9, a spermicide with the propensity to cause vaginal or rectal wall damage as it kills the cells in these regions of contact. Besides the damage, it can also burgeon urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted infection instances.
Conclusion
Although most condoms have refrained from using most of the compounds mentioned above, they still embrace at least one or two ingredients. Additionally, none of the manufacturing companies labels these ingredients. Therefore, to be on the safe side, one should consider embarking on natural condoms, which lacks these constituents.
