Tag: Vegan condoms

While many assume veganism only concerns food, the philosophy extends to all products, including medicine and contraception. Most birth control methods, especially hormonal pills, contain animal-derived ingredients like lactose or are tested on animals, prompting many vegans to seek alternatives. This has led to a growing discussion within the vegan community about how to align their contraceptive choices with their ethical values.

According to one study, approximately 1% to 6% of the general population is allergic to latex. For those with dairy sensitivities or following a vegan lifestyle, concerns about animal byproducts in everyday items are increasing, including whether condoms have milk in them. While the idea of milk in a condom might seem unusual, a dairy-derived protein called casein is historically used in the production process of many standard latex condoms.