PIP: This study delineates the prevalence of reactions to condoms among latex-allergic patients seen in allergy consultation services since 1987. Questionnaires were mailed to 374 patients previously found to have clinically significant allergy to latex. Of these, only 238 completed the questionnaire. The respondents were 89% female, aged 14-70 years; 49% were health care workers. The results of the survey reveal that the 79 (84%) reported local itching and swelling and 25% had cutaneous urticaria, angioedema, and/or respiratory symptoms. In light of this problem, this paper suggests that physicians should be aware of other contraceptive alternatives for latex-sensitive patients.