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No smell before sex with condom then during sex strong smell and after is swelling and pain? is this normal for allergic reaction to condom?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Maybe.: It depends. Always get checked for an infection, even though condoms were used, nothing is foolproof. Also, you may be reacting to lubricants, soap, fragrances,lotions etc. See a doc to help sort this out for sure.

Answered 10/8/2015

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