Will condoms containing benzocaine numb women?
Benzocaine itself has anesthetic effects and is mainly used to inhibit male sexual arousal. If used with a female partner, the female may also experience a numb sensation in the vagina when in contact with it. Long-term use may reduce sexual satisfaction, and some individuals may also experience allergic reactions such as redness and swelling.
Benzocaine is a medication with anesthetic effects that inhibits neural excitability and reduces local sensitivity. It is commonly found in contact with condoms. If women frequently come into contact with this substance, it may reduce vaginal sensitivity, decrease vaginal neural excitability, leading to vaginal numbness and reducing women's satisfaction with sexual experiences.
Condoms containing local anesthetics can have anesthetic effects after use, which can help extend the duration of sexual intercourse. However, this is a temporary solution rather than a permanent cure, and the use of topical medications such as delay sprays can lead to dependence.
Adverse reactions to benzocaine can cause local or systemic allergic reactions in people with allergies, which can lead to methemoglobinemia. If symptoms of methemoglobinemia appear, such as cyanosis of the skin, lips, and nail beds, shortness of breath, tachycardia, fatigue, confusion, headache, dizziness, etc., medical attention should be sought immediately.
