polyisoprene
noun
poly·iso·prene
ˌpä-lē-ˈī-sə-ˌprēn 
: a polymer of isoprene occurring naturally in rubber and gutta-percha and also produced synthetically
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Condom Materials One of the first things to consider when buying a condom is the material it is made of, which can include latex, lambskin, polyurethane, polyisoprene, or nitrile.
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Andrea L. Braden, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
Condoms can be made of latex, polyurethane (plastic), natural membrane (lambskin), or polyisoprene (non-latex natural rubber).
—Dawn Stacey, Phd, Lmhc, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2023
There are other options for people with latex allergies, including polyisoprene, polyurethane, and internal condoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Zahra Barnes, SELF, 29 Dec. 2020
Polyurethane and polyisoprene [latex alternatives] also transmit body heat really well.
—Liza Corsillo, GQ, 1 Nov. 2017
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Andrea L. Braden, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
Condoms can be made of latex, polyurethane (plastic), natural membrane (lambskin), or polyisoprene (non-latex natural rubber).
—Dawn Stacey, Phd, Lmhc, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2023
There are other options for people with latex allergies, including polyisoprene, polyurethane, and internal condoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Zahra Barnes, SELF, 29 Dec. 2020
Polyurethane and polyisoprene [latex alternatives] also transmit body heat really well.
—Liza Corsillo, GQ, 1 Nov. 2017
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“Polyisoprene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyisoprene. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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