I'd tell the chap to head off to Bell Street or Dalhousie. I'm sure he'll be able to pick up someone who'd accomodate his "affliction", as well as a few bonus afflictions along the way. Sheesh.... Keeping it safe is the only way Phoebee....
If you are truely allergic.. why not go and get some of the many many non-latex varieties? It isn't as if there is a shortage of them, and as everyone has said, be safe. Gives me the creeps thinking about it.