Should I use a personal lubricant with a spermicide, or not?
safer-sex.com do not recommend personal lubricants with spermicide. This is because the spermicide can cause irritation and possibly increase the chances of transmitting disease or contracting infections. We recommend using a condom pre-packed with spermicide, as this ensures a measured (lower) dose of the spermicide, and we recommend these spermicidal condoms only where there is no history of irritation from spermicides. However, it must be stressed that sex with any approved condom is much safer than sex without a condom. For help choosing your condom, go to our interactive selector.