So basically I live in a developing country and brand condoms (like Durex and other known brands) are imported and thus the price is really steep compared to condoms you can get at the grocery store, especially given the income in the country. These are some condoms usually made in China and are considerably cheaper. I am with the same partner for years so I am not worried about STDs, but just the birth control aspect of it. She recently stopped the birth control pill that’s why it only came up now. I have been struggling to make ends meet so it’s not just a desire to spend less but I’d have to cut back on some essentials if I go the branded condoms route.

    • ExtimateCookie [he/him]@hexbear.netOP
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      4 days ago

      I couldn’t find any reviews on the one I got, apparently it’s a Company that also manufactures other Latex products like Gloves and Masks. I think I’ll just go for it and hope for the best

  • SorosFootSoldier [he/him, they/them]@hexbear.net
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    That’s a good question. I really don’t know, but I can say this much, when I lived in Brazil with my girlfriend at the time we used store bought condoms, probably cheaper ones, and we had no issue. But she was on the pill at the time.

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    if we re being real, you should actually strive to avoid big western brands if you live in a developing nation. theyre known to put chemicals and harmful things in the stuff there to cut costs. xi jinping on the other hand does not seek to get you sick for profits.