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We Finally Found a Condom That Doesn’t Make Your Vagina Itch

Meet JEMS, an ultra-thin, ultra-sensitive pick with no rubbery smell.

By Gigi Fong | Reviewed by Ysolt Usigan

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I will never forget the day I learned that condoms can have toxic ingredients. Like, why in the f*ck is the FDA approving harmful products that legit go directly inside of you? Would a surgeon enter the OR without scrubbing in? I don’t think so. So why are we expected to accept that treatment?

Then, I stumbled upon a Reddit post while doing my quarterly condom experiment update. “Girlfriend irritated from condom use, I’m assuming. Need help, PLEASE.” You know it’s bad when the men are complaining, so I immediately scrolled and found reviewers were raving about one brand in particular: JEMS’ ultra-thin condoms. So, of course, I had to finally test it and figure out: Is JEMS actually a good option for sensitive vulvas?

JEMS was founded by Canadian women who had had enough of harmful sex products and a male-centered market. Their about page reads: “We’re in the era of keeping toxic people and products at bay.” But that’s obviously easier said than delivered on. Alas, they set out to be the most transparent, vegan, and ultra-sensitive, ultra-thin condom possible on the market. (Also, while tackling that God-awful rubbery smell).

If you’re wondering just how serious the secret ingredients rage is, prepare for a reviewer storytime that solidified one (unnamed) condom brand as a “never touch” for sensitive hoohas. 

JEMS ultra-thin condoms at a Glance

Best For: Everyone, especially sensitive vulvas.

Pros: Non-toxic ingredients. Ingredient transparency that rivals other brands. Barely there feel. Odorless. 

Cons: Not as widely available outside of Amazon as it’s a newer brand. But if you like seamless shipping on Prime, this will match your lifestyle.

Price: $12.99 for a 12-pk

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