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Avanti condoms made from a revolutionary new non-latex material, Durex Avanti condoms are much thinner than latex condoms, giving you the most natural feeling while still providing the protection you need.

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Avanti condoms are the world's first polyurethane male condom. Design for people who are allergic to latex. Unlike latex condom, it can be used with oil-based lubricants. Avanti condoms are thinner and more sensitive than regular latex condoms.

A recent issue of AIDS Alert reveals that in May 1996 the maker of the Avanti brand polyurethane condom replaced its original model with a thicker version. The manufacturer, London International Group, made that change at the request of the F.D.A. after studies showed that the original Avanti condom, first sold in 1994, had a breakage rate four times higher than that of latex condoms.

Although it knew of the breakage problem before May of 1996, the F.D.A. allowed London International to continue to sell the original Avanti condom because it was the only non-latex condom that prevented transmission of HIV -- which made it an important option for people allergic to latex. In fact, Avanti was approved by the F.D.A. only for use by people with latex allergies, a qualification noted on Avanti packaging by often overlooked by those who bought the condoms.

When it was introduced, Avanti condoms was hailed as an alternative to latex condoms. It conducted heat, could be used with oil-based lubricants, and was thinner, allowing for greater sensitivity. Unfortunately, that thinness led to breakage. London International now places a sticker on each box of its new, thicker condoms to alert prospective purchasers that the condom is only approved for use by people allergic to latex.

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Rubber or polyurethane?

Most condoms are made of latex (a kind of rubber). One brand (called Avanti condoms) is made of polyurethane (a soft plastic, like cling film).

Advantages of polyurethane avanti condoms:

• Useful for people allergic to latex
• Not as tight
• They feel thinner, giving more sensation
• You can use any type of lubricant with them

Disadvantages include:
• More expensive (up to £2 or more each)
• They may be more likely to break
• Not sold in the many places or varieties that latexcondoms are