Latex and bad smell?

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Registered: 10-17-2003
Latex and bad smell?
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Tue, 02-15-2005 - 5:56pm

When my fiance' and I have sex (he wears protection), afterward, even a day later, he says I smell and taste bad down there, like latex. Is this normal? I'm not sure if there's anything I can do to rid myself of the smell and taste of the latex and the lubercation that we use... I'm sure we could wait a few days till it goes away, but he's in the Army and we only get to see each other for 14 days a year, so waiting is not exactly an option till he gets out.

The odor is bad enough that he told me he can smell it even when we have sex... and it kinda bothers him (I can smell it on myself strongly enough that it bothers me, too). Granted, this is the only problem we have sexually, but if I could do something about it I'd like to.

Thanks

Suiren

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 02-16-2005 - 10:51am
Have you checked at the drugstore for nonlatex condoms? There are other kinds for those people who are latex sensitive. I use latex gloves for various things around the house and they do leave a lingering smell.