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Why are vegan condoms a thing? And 8 places you can buy them from

We look at why people want them, and which brands you can use

By Saw Yone Yone - 

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Since Glyde, a vegan condom brand, launched a viral and controversial commercial with a model asking viewers "But you wouldn't f**k me with something that's been inside a horse, would you?" (referencing the animal testing that many condoms have to go through due to being medical devices), vegan condoms have only grown from strength to strength as a form of birth control. Many entrepreneurs have aimed to address this growing demand in the market, while giant condom companies have also taken notice.

Everyone knows what vegans are: those who stick to a plant-based diet. But some go further, extending this further into lifestyle choices. They’d also steer away from animal-based products as a whole. This doesn’t just mean avoiding animal by-products, but also products making use of animal testing or other forms of cruelty.

Most condoms use latex, a vegan-friendly material. However, in that production process, manufacturers use casein, a protein derived from animal milk, to make the latex smoother. Condom brands Vegans oppose that and look for alternatives, like condoms made from plant-based or synthetic alternatives.

What if I'm not a vegan?

There are those who pick vegan condoms due to their ethics or lifestyle choices, but they're are attractive to others for different reasons.

There are people with allergies to latex who’d need alternatives. Some vegan condom brands make use of synthetic materials, which would sidestep this issue. With the health concerns and quality control many such brands focus on, they’re also often chosen by those who want to steer away from the potential irritants most condoms will have, like spermicidal agents. Many of these vegan brands have an environmental focus as well.

Vegan condoms have something for everyone. Here are some of the best that we've picked out for you.

Skyn

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Go online for suggestions on non-latex condoms, and Skyn condoms are always amongst the foremost recommendations. Their condoms don’t use any animal by-products, and are vegan-friendly as a result. Instead, they use polyisoprene, a synthetic material suitable for those with latex allergies (and equally effective), while also avoiding allergens like parabens, polyurethane, or glycerin. The use of this material too, means that these condoms avoid the latex smell and taste that many find off-putting.

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Glyde

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Glyde condoms have been certified by the Vegan Society for over a decade, so you know they’re legit. As the world’s first certified non-toxic, ethical and fair-trade condom, GLYDE makes use of natural latex and thistle extract to manufacture their condoms. Even the flavouring used on their flavoured condoms are vegan and organic.

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Fair Squared

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Fair Squared isn’t only vegan—they also emphasise fair trade and environmental-friendliness. They pride themselves on using only natural raw materials, like fair trade natural rubber from plantations in Tamil Nadu and maize powder to prevent sticking after production.

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Royal

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Founded by Neil Mehta after a condom incident caused a health scare, Royal focuses on high quality and inclusivity in their products. That means vegan condoms free from spermicide and produced with casein-free latex, made to be 35% thinner than the average condom.

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Here We Flo

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From Here We Flo, the brand creating organic period products, comes the XO! Vegan condom. They’re environmentally-conscious: their condoms are made from rubber sustainably harvested via the Regenerative Rubber Initiative, which is a cooperative of small agroforesters.

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Lola

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Lola promises high quality natural rubber condoms, with medical-grade silicone lubricant. They’re very thin and lack an odour as well, making them perfect for the bedroom.

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Durex

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While not explicitly advertised as vegan, there are Durex condoms which are vegan-friendly. They have a range of non-latex options, like their non-latex polyisoprene line-up, which also means that they’re friendly to those with latex allergies. With their wide availability in retail, this also means there will be some accessibility for those who might hesitate to send unmarked packages to their homes.

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Trojan

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Trojan is another major brand expanding into non-latex condoms, and that includes their BareSkin™ Supra™ condoms. Made with polyurethane, a durable form of plastic, these vegan condoms are also friendly to those with latex allergies.

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