Safe Alternatives For Latex

Latex is a material that is more common in medical circles and everyday items than many people are aware of. There are tons of products that contain latex that you might not even be aware of. For those that are allergic to latex or simply do not want to use latex, there are now more alternatives than ever before that may work for you and your BDSM partner.

Latex Alternatives

For those that may have a latex allergy or that do not want to use latex, some materials are a natural alternative to rubber latex. Some of the most common alternatives are thermoplastic elastomers, thermoplastic polyurethane, and polyvinyl chloride. These are materials that are going to be used to make items that are somewhat like latex, but that are not going to trigger any sort of allergy or allergic reaction.

Another alternative for latex for those that are part of the BDSM community is vinyl. Vinyl gives much of the same look and feel as latex but does not carry the potential to cause the allergy that typical latex can trigger.

What Does a Latex Allergy Look Like?

Latex allergies at the very least can cause itchy skin and hives. If you are allergic to latex and you touch it or wear something with it in it, you can end up with very sore and itchy skin. If you are very allergic to latex, you can even end up with anaphylaxis or your airways closing up. This can be life-threatening and can even make it so that you have to use an epinephrine pen to stop the reaction until you can get medical care.

It can be so hard to avoid latex, but if you do take the time to find the right options you can still have a great time. Latex is something that is in a ton of things that we use every day. It is in clothing, rubber bands, sporting goods, shoes and nearly anything else that you can think of. When you have a latex allergy, it can be hard to find things that you can use that do not have latex in them. In some cases, it can be debilitating, and it can change your life entirely. There are plenty of alternatives to latex that can make your life a little bit easier and that can help you keep having fun.

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