Can you get a Bacterial infection from a condom??

Question

I'd really like to know this.

Answer 1

Condoms are an effective barrier against many infection with "perfect" use, meaning correct and consistent use. So, you may not have an infection or a std, but some other infection, such as bacterial vaginosis, which is an inflammation of the vagina; or, you may not have an infection at all, but rather an overgrowth of normal vaginal bacteria, which can cause an irritating discharge and inflammation of the vulva that is aggravated by sexual intercourse; or, you could have an irritation caused by the condom material, spermicide, and/or lubricant coated on the condoms.

If you are truly allergic to latex condoms, which is not very likely, you could experience a skin rash, dryness, itchiness, and/or eczema, and these symptoms are usually severe. For some, these reactions tend to develop immediately after first contact with latex. For others, these reactions develop after repeated exposure. If you experience milder adverse reactions, you may be sensitive to latex. Consider trying a female condom, which is made of a soft plastic material, polyurethane, or polyurethane male condoms. Polyurethane condoms are unlikely to cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. If lubricant is your potential problem, then switch to another condom brand (which is coated with a different lubricant), or purchase unlubricated condoms and use a dab of water-based lubricant. If spermicide is what could be irritating you, then discontinue using condoms with nonoxynol-9, which causes allergic reactions in some people. All of these options are available at your local drug and other convenience store.

If you need more information or help in determining if you are possibly sensitive or allergic to latex, lubricant, and/or spermicide, you can see a health care provider or your private gynecologist, nurse practitioner, or primary care provider. FYI, vaginal irritations caused by latex sensitivity can be hard to distinguish from other vaginal infections because of the common symptoms of itchiness and dryness. In general, however, latex sensitivity reactions do not cause extensive vaginal discharge.

Answer 2

I don't think so. Now you can have an allergic reaction from a condom because latex can irritate the skin around the vaginal area, but not a bacterial infection... I think she's hiding something.. there's more to that story.. she got an infection, but it was what was behind or in the condom rather than the condom itself.

Answer 3

Well if its sterile when you used it ..most likely NO!
Are you having an allergic reaction to the latex????
You know they make condoms of other materials beside latex... they're a little more expensive but worth it if you are left feeling a little irritated. I think they make soem out of goat skin and from what I understand, men get more feeling from them during sex!

If you think it's more than irritation...you should be seen by a doctor!!! Maybe you might need some antibiotics...also it is possible for men to get yeast infections...it's just an overgrowth of naturally produced bacteria!! Go get checked!!

Answer 4

Absolutely not unless the condom has been laying around for a couple of years with the protective wrapping broken. In this case, the condom should never be used.