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Natural rubber is used extensively in many day-to-day applications due to its unique physical properties. It is also used in the crafting of rubber garments and rubber gear. | Natural rubber is used extensively in many day-to-day applications due to its unique physical properties. It is also used in the crafting of rubber garments and rubber gear. | ||
'''Natural rubber''' should not be confused with '''synthetic rubber''', which are artificial materials (such as neoprene and polyisoprene) designed to mimic some or all of the properties of natural rubber. | '''Natural rubber''' should not be confused with '''synthetic rubber''', which are artificial materials (such as neoprene and polyisoprene) designed to mimic some or all of the properties of natural rubber. The background and risks associated with synthetic rubbers are completely different than natural rubber; this article focuses on natural rubber. | ||
== Appeal == | == Appeal == | ||
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Disposable rubber gloves may be appealing due to their high accessibility and availability, low cost, and "plausible deniability" compared to kink-specific gloves. | Disposable rubber gloves may be appealing due to their high accessibility and availability, low cost, and "plausible deniability" compared to kink-specific gloves. | ||
Rubber is frequently used for [[bondage]] gear, such as collars, cuffs, and sleepsacks. | |||
== Risk and risk mitigation == | == Risk and risk mitigation == | ||
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=== Allergies to natural rubber === | === Allergies to natural rubber === | ||
Some people may develop an allergy to natural rubber after repeated exposure to products containing latex. Further contact with with natural rubber can result in hives, rhinitis (inflammation of the nose), contact dermatitis, and | Some people may develop an allergy to natural rubber after repeated exposure to products containing latex. Further contact with with natural rubber can result in hives, rhinitis (inflammation of the nose), contact dermatitis, and (in severe cases) anaphylaxis.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latex_allergy</ref> | ||
'''Mitigation''': | '''Mitigation''': Latex allergies are more prevalent in industries where people have frequent contact with products containing natural rubber, especially healthcare and sports. | ||
People | People with known latex allergies should avoid contact with natural rubber in both day-to-day life and kink scenarios. There are a large variety of synthetic materials that have similar properties to natural rubber, including neoprene, polyisoprene, spandex, nylon, and PVC. | ||
=== Skin conditions === | === Skin conditions === | ||
Rubber may aggravate some skin conditions, even in people without a latex allergy, because it's frequently worn tight against the skin. | Rubber may aggravate some skin conditions, even in people without a latex allergy, because it's frequently worn tight against the skin. | ||
'''Mitigation''': People who do not have a latex allergy but experience hives and contact dermatitis upon contact with natural rubber should discontinue contact immediately and consult a medical professional (e.g. a dermatologist) for further advice. | |||
Separately, some types of silicone-based lubricant may irritate the skin. People who experience symptoms upon contact with natural rubber should consider trying other types of silicone-based lubricant, as some lubricants may contain additives. | |||
=== Constriction === | === Constriction === | ||