You can find latex in many everyday products, including condoms. If you have a latex allergy, you and your partner might consider using non-condom contraceptives to help prevent pregnancy. There are also condoms made from other materials to help reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections. The right condom for you depends on many factors.
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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. (2022). Latex allergy.
MedlinePlus. (2016). Latex allergy.
Planned Parenthood. (2025). What should I do if my partner or I am allergic to latex condoms?
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