Can Nonoxynol 9 Cause Irritation?
Dear Sexperts, Can nonoxynol-9 cause vaginal and penile irritation in the form of burning and a red skin irritation? Answer: Yes! Contraceptives and lubricants with nonoxynol-9 in them can cause irritation of the genital areas. Because this irritation actually makes it easier for people to transmit HIV and other STDs, it is now recommended that people should not use products that contain nonoxynol-9. Check out our Warning about nonoxynol-9.