Price :
High. Natural lambskin condoms are more expensive than latex condoms.
Ease of Acquisition :
Most drugstores carry lambskin condoms, and they are also available online.
Use During Vaginal Intercourse :
Lambskin condoms can be used to prevent pregnancy, but they are not effective at preventing STDs. As such I cannot recommend them.
Use During Oral Sex :
Lambskin condoms do not effectively protect against the dangers of oral sex.
Use During Anal Sex :
Lambskin condoms can not be recommended for anal sex, since they are not effective against STDs.
Pros:
- Less allergenic than latex condoms - before there were good latex alternates, some educators recommended layering a skin condom over or under a latex condom to reduce reactions in people with latex allergies.
- Transmits warmth better than latex.
Cons:
Not effective against the transmission of STDs.
Did You Know :
Lambskin condoms are actually made from sheep intestines.
The Verdict :
Now that there are several latex alternatives, including polyurethane and polyisprene, lambskin condoms are quickly going out of style. It's probably for the best. Lambskin condoms are not considered an effective way of preventing STDs, and other types of condoms are just as effective at pregnancy prevention. Now that there are other good options for people with latex allergies, I wouldn't be surprised if they were eventually phased out for good.
