Condoms & lubricants
Condoms and lubricants cleared by the FDA, with every material and ingredient named.
What we look for
We look for
- FDA-cleared: condoms and lubricants are medical devices. Look for a 510(k) number tied to the brand and the standard it cites (ISO 4074 or ASTM D3492 for latex, ISO 23409 for synthetic condoms).
- Protection matched to the need: latex and polyisoprene protect against pregnancy and STIs; lambskin protects against pregnancy only.
- Tested for nitrosamines: latex condoms tested by a named method, or certified, as free of nitrosamines or below detection.
- Ingredients listed: the lubricant and any flavor or fragrance named, with no spermicide.
- Body-friendly lubricant: water-based with a stated pH and osmolality close to the body’s (the WHO suggests 380 mOsm/kg or lower), or plain silicone.
We avoid
- Nonoxynol-9 spermicide, which irritates tissue and can raise HIV risk with frequent use. Some brands sell spermicide and spermicide-free versions under one name.
- Lambskin condoms used for STI protection. Viruses can pass through them.
- Oil-based lubricants with latex condoms, which weaken the latex.
- Novelty condoms that are not cleared to prevent pregnancy or STIs.
Read the research
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6 products · best rated first
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Good Clean LoveGood Clean Love Almost Naked Organic Personal Lubricant
A water-based aloe lubricant cleared by FDA, with named ingredients, no glycerin or parabens, and a maker-stated pH near 4 and osmolality of 250 to 400. A 2012 lab study found the older formula near body osmolality. FDA 510(k) clearance K150094 (Almost Naked) -
Aloe CadabraAloe Cadabra Natural Aloe Lubricant (Unscented)
A water-based aloe lubricant cleared by FDA, with named ingredients and no glycerin, parabens or silicone. The maker says “pH balanced” but gives no pH or osmolality number, so the body-friendly check stays open. FDA 510(k) clearance K124044 (Aloe Cadabra lubricants) -
DurexDurex Real Feel Polyisoprene Condoms
A polyisoprene condom with FDA clearances on file (2008, 2025) and a low price. Reckitt recalled lots in 2018 for failing a burst-pressure test; all recalls are closed. We are asking which lots are the 2025 version and for its ingredients. FDA 510(k) clearances on file: K072169 (2008) and K241617 (2025) -
LOLALOLA Ultra Thin Latex Condoms
A latex condom with a full ingredient list and a nitrosamine-free claim, made by a Thai maker that FDA lists for LOLA-named condoms. The nitrosamine claim and the match to FDA records rest on the maker. FDA device listing under 510(k) K994095 and K081265 -
SKYNSKYN Original Non-Latex Condoms
A latex-free polyisoprene condom whose FDA clearance cites ISO 23409, with a named silicone lubricant and no spermicide. The pick for latex allergy. Nitrosamines are not addressed, and STI evidence is thinner than for latex. FDA 510(k) clearance K160399 (SKYN Original polyisoprene condom) -
TrojanTrojan Original Lubricated Latex Condoms
A plain latex condom, cleared by FDA as Trojan-ENZ, with no spermicide and the lowest price per condom of those we list. The maker gives no ingredients or nitrosamine statement, so those two checks stay open. FDA 510(k) clearance K071313 (filed as Trojan-ENZ)