Anyone had reactions to Nonoxynol-9?

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Recently, I messed up with my birth control pill so I have been using VCF (a vaginal controceptive film containing Nonoxynol-9). My husband is having burning in his penis after sex and has to urinate a couple times to stop the burning and I tend to get dry during intercourse. Has anyone else had these or simmilar reactions using products containing Nonoxynol-9?

Mrs Baker · Accepted Answer

I have used condums with it and my husband and I had a simular experience.  I think some people are just more sensitve to things than others.  I have weird reactions to everything.  Even ibprophen makes me very sleepy.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, nonoxynol-9 commonly causes irritation to the penis or vagina. It's reasonably effective as a contraceptive in combination with barrier methods, but the rate of side effects means it's not for everyone. If you are using a product which includes nonoxynol-9 primarily for STI protection - don't. The risk of irritation actually increases your chances of contracting any STIs that are around.

You're best using (non nonoynol 9) condoms till you sort out your oral contraceptive.

Anonymous · Answer

I have had 2 reactions:

1. My penis burns after sex.
2. My partner ended up pregnant.

Use both N-9 and a condom.

md · Answer

i know this is a womans health ? but when i was with one of my exs she had purchased condoms containing nonoxynol-9 and i had the same problem with burning but i also got a terrible rash i went to the doc and he did the usual tests and came back and told me i was alergic to the contrceptive. maybe he should talk to  his doc and see if he has an algery to the product hope this helps

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Anyone had reactions to Nonoxynol-9?

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