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When i shave my bikini line, i use cortisone cream to keep from getting razor burn. can chemicals in the cream affect my boyfriends condom when we have sex? if so, what else can i use that won't?
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That should: Not be an issue for the condom.
Answered 1/25/2013
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Smart: Thats a smart question. It depends on the condom material and the type of cream you are using. Petroleum based ointments tend to be the biggest concern. Apply the cream after intimacy, instead of before.
Answered 11/2/2015
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