Only water-based and silicone-based lubricants should be used with latex condoms. K-Y Jelly®, Wet®, and Astroglide® are three examples of water-based lubricants that can be used with latex condoms. Examples of silicone-based lubricants include Millennium ID® and Eros Bodyglide®
Never use oil-based lubricants, including hand or body lotion, baby oil, vegetable oil or shortening, massage oil, mineral oil, or petroleum jelly (e.g., Vaseline®). Oil-based lubricants can damage latex and cause latex condoms to tear more easily.
Some pre-lubricated condoms and separately sold lubricants contain a chemical called nonoxynol-9. While nonoxynol-9 has been shown to kill sperm (and potentially reduce the risk of pregnancy) and various sexually transmitted infections, some men and women are allergic to this chemical. This can cause irritation inside the vagina and anus, which can increase the risk of HIV transmission if the condom breaks.
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