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Condoms burn and hurt during sex a lot.. what could be the reason?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Could be allergic: To the material the condom is made from or could be reacting to a spermicide that is used in conjunction with the condom.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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