You know that moment when you turn over a box at Boots to check the ingredient list and you haven't even heard half of the ingredients. pronounce them? If you believe that the box is full of condoms and that they're going to go where most Tinder dates don't go, it's pretty scary to think that we're putting a lot of foreign objects into our vaginas.
We're very sensitive to the down below, and for good reason. Our vaginas have their own little ecosystems and we need to protect their natural balance. Natural and organic condoms can help maintain natural flora, but the unnecessary chemicals used by most condom companies can endanger the natural balance.
Why are the chemicals in condoms bad for us?
Because our skin is highly absorbent, anything that comes in close contact with it will eventually migrate to deeper levels of the skin and potentially the rest of the body. Needless to say, when the vaginal skin comes into close contact using a condom, these chemicals can cause immediate reactions such as irritation, pain, and swelling. These symptoms are often confused with a latex allergy, but in reality, less than 1% of the population is actually allergic to latex. This means that if you are reacting to a condom, you are likely reacting to the chemicals used to make the condom. condom. So what are those chemicals? Regular condoms contain the following ingredients:
Nitrosamines, which may cause tumor growth
Although studies do not specify that nitrosamines can cause cancer, nitrosamines may cause tumor growth. The use of nitrosamines has drawn the attention of the World Health Organization (WHO), which has asked condom brands to remove nitrosamines from their manufacturing processes because they are unnecessary ingredients.
Glycerin May Cause Yeast Infections
Glycerin is a very popular lubricant added to condoms. When this lubricant remains in the vagina, it turns into sugar and can become food for yeast. And yeast infections (aka thrush) are the worst. It seems completely ridiculous that putting something into your vagina could increase your chances of contracting one of these painful infections. The worst part is that, by law, condom brands are not required to put this on their packaging.
Spermicide, which may increase the risk of STI infection
Nonoxynol is the most common spermicide and is designed to kill small swimming children. Unfortunately, nonoxynol can damage healthy cells along the vaginal walls, making you more susceptible to future STIs. Oh, and as an added bonus, you're also more likely to get a UTI. Yeah, I first heard it here. Spermicide sucks.
Benzocaine, a local anesthetic that can disrupt hormones
Benzocaine is added to condoms to prolong male life by minimizing sensitivity. It is also an endocrine disruptor. This means it messes with the hormonal messaging system that regulates some body functions, such as sleep and sex drive. Unfortunately, the more you are exposed, the greater the impact on your hormones.
Casein is a milk protein and is not suitable for vegetarians or people with dairy allergies.
If you're vegan or trying to live a cruelty-free lifestyle, most condoms don't align with your values. Even if you want to minimize the animal products you eat/use, using conventional condoms is a good place to start. Although none of these ingredients pose an immediate health risk, most of them cause long-term problems so you should be careful.
What is the difference between organic condoms and natural condoms?
There are only ingredients you can pronounce. really.
- HANX condoms are made from natural rubber, corn starch powder, silicone oil, and use vegetable binder extract.
- Our rubber is vulcanized from natural rubber latex using sulfur, zinc oxide, accelerators and soap.
- Our chemical inputs are minimal and at the exact level needed to ensure the safety of our condoms. Like other rubber products, HANX contains trace amounts of nitrosamines, but these are so small that they are regularly tested for their presence.
- Besides these essential traces, HANX is free of glycerin, spermicides, benzocaine and casein.
- We are also proud to be free of parabens, synthetic colorants and fragrances.
Plant-Based & No Animal Testing
If you are following an ethical vegan lifestyle or are an animal lover and want to minimize the harm done to animals, natural vegan condoms are perfect for your home. HANX is vegan and does not test on animals. This means that no animals were harmed at any part of the production process. Be wary of products that are natural but may not necessarily be vegan. For example, sheepskin condoms are natural but not vegan because they are made from animal intestines. Check out our article on vegan condoms for more information..
No false advertising. There are no empty promises.
Condoms that offer special powers like 'extended pleasure' are basically telling you that they are full of chemicals. Avoid these products and switch to natural condoms with one goal in mind: to protect you.
Organic/Fair Agriculture Resources
There is organic certification for things like food, but it doesn't apply to condoms, so technically you can't search for organic condoms. However, you can use vegan, Fair Rubber, sustainable condoms. We always strive to be as sustainable as possible, and our condoms are made from responsibly sourced and traded latex. We've also reduced waste and energy use and our outer boxes are made from recycled cardboard. Buy vagina-friendly HANX condoms today.