Do condoms cause cancer?
My friend was making a dark joke about condoms causing cancer. I know it sounds silly, but it did make me wonder if there's any actual scientific basis for such a claim. Can condoms really cause cancer?
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8 months ago
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There is no scientific truth to this, so please do not worry. In fact, they protect the body from serious viral infections that are actually known to cause cervical health issues later in life.
9 months ago
No, they don't cause any cancer. If you are experiencing any irritation, it might just be a mild allergy to latex or artificial lubricants, for which you can use natural coconut oil for external soothing or consult a gynaecologist.
6 months ago
Please rest assured, they do not cause cancer at all. They are completely safe to use and are actually the best way to keep both partners healthy and protected.
9 months ago
I also had this exact doubt after reading some weird post online and got so worried. Did anyone else feel a bit of itching or redness and think it was something serious, or is it just a normal latex sensitivity?
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9 months ago
Absolutely not! It is just a myth. They actually prevent dangerous infections, so keep using them without any fear or hesitation.
8 months ago
I read some medical articles on this last week because a friend mentioned it. The rigorous testing standard medical grade condoms go through makes them highly safe, and zero links to cancer have ever been found.