Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I've found "rubber shorts" on amazon. many are made of spandex (some 20%, and 80% nylon or cotton). is this an effective alternative to dental dams?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Nope: If you are trying to prevent an std, you need material that prevents the transmission of even very tiny microscopic bacteria or viruses. If the product has cotton in it, it is not likely going to be an adequate barrier to protect from stds.
Answered 7/20/2012
5.7k views
Thank
No: To provide an effective barrier, dental dam material has to be totally impervious to liquid.
Answered 11/7/2012
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can I use cotton instead of dental wax for a poking wire of my braces?
6 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
A member asked:
Dental question.During root canal treatment is the cotton plug vital for proper healing and a successful RC outcome?My dentist seemed surprised the endo dident place one however at the time I dident think to question it. I have pain so I'm curious?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
If a guy has spandex and shorts on and a girl has spandex on can rubbing against each other cause pregnancy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can i get pregnant if I was wearing spandex shorts and underwear and he was wearing underwear and shorts but soaked his shorts while dry humping?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I'm allergic to latex; can I use nylon/spandex blend gloves?
Can sperm travel through two pairs of cotton underwear, jeans, nylon shorts, and a menstrual pad while dry humping?
My son is 4yrs old and I have noticed in his stool look like asif there is string like nylon/cotton in his stool.Its been so for a while,not everyday or everytime he goes to toilet but it's more often than not. What is the reason for this?
Can you get pregnant from dry humping? Had 4 layers on, boxers 100% cotton, soccer pants 100% polyester, spandex, and a thong. She was also ovulating.
I felt amazed that a cotton placed inside my molar & had dental filling for 10years is still white inside my tooth after being re-opened. Why is it?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
