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I heard from a friend that using flavoured condoms for vaginal sex can cause infections from the flavoured lube, is this true?
@Curiosity & @mak_trouble891 I haven’t seen any evidence that flavoured condom are more likely to cause infections. As long as you use the condom as directed you can trust that they’ve been tested to be safe and effective. That said, anyone can be sensitive or allergic to any materials. The added flavour-making ingredients in flavoured condoms or lube may be irritating to some and you should definitely stop using them if you notice any itching or burning.