Latex Allergies
Question of the Day:
My partner has a latex allergy, and it has made our love life somewhat of a challenge in terms of experimentation. We worry so much about what has latex in it and what will cause her allergy to flare up. I won’t go into details, but lets say that it is not a mild allergy. We’re both interested in all the new shiny fetish clothes and lingerie, and we both love playing with toys. What can we do to avoid latex issues?
Angel’s Point Of View:
This can sometimes be a very inconvenient issue to brave, but a little creativity goes a long way. If you are going to parties to show off your fetish fashions, have her wear leather gloves. This will allow her to make contact at the event without risk of an allergy flare up. As for her own clothing, shiny pvc that fits very tight can help pull off the latex look without risking her safety. Shiny metallic fabrics may do the same thing for her.
When it comes to your toy collection, read labels and don’t buy anything that says “for novelty use only on it”. There are lots of silicone toys coming out that have the feel of rubber with no latex. If the label doesn’t say what the toy is made of, chances are it might have latex in it if the toy is a rubber looking one. Pyrex and steel are two really hot materials for toys right now, and there is a growing number of people purchasing polished stone and wood toys. This means that you have plenty of options without straying onto dangerous ground. If you are looking for the S&M gear, it is hard to give up rubber, but if you play with some different toy styles, you can find toys in leather and other materials that pack a similar sting.
