Yup, the wonderful world of rubbers goes far beyond, well, rubber. Polyurethane is basically a type of plastic. True, that doesn’t sound comfortable in a condom (or any barrier, for that matter). On ...

Latex condoms may become a thing of the past as couples begin testing an alternative to status quo rubbers. The alternative material being tested in a new study is polyurethane, a product commonly ...

NEW YORK, USA, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zion Market Research has published a new research report titled “Polyurethane Condom Market By Material Type (Polyurethane, Polyisoprene, Latex), By ...

Perhaps the best thing that can be said about condoms is that they work. Once negotiated out of their crinkly wrappers, they reliably protect against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, ...

When it comes to STI protection, you can’t really beat condoms. If used correctly and consistently, latex condoms are “highly effective” at blocking the HIV virus, according to the CDC. They’re also ...

People with a latex allergy should use polyurethane, polyisoprene, lambskin, or latex-free female condoms. Some latex-free condoms need certain lube, like polyisoprene condoms need water-based lube.

Choosing a condom can have you feeling like a kid in a candy store. Between size, texture, material, types and special features, what’s a guy or gal to choose? Which one is the "perfect condom"?

Having a latex allergy — or simply being sensitive to the substance — can make shopping for condoms that won't irritate your skin frustrating. That's because latex condoms are pretty much everywhere, ...