A woman given her 23-year old daughter condom for protected sex.
Although condoms don’t quickly expire in the same way food does, they don’t last forever. And extreme caution should be taken before using a condom that had been kept unused for some time, especially if you notice changes in the package before taking it out. Let’s Discuss Sex | Do Condoms Really Expire?
The expiry date of condoms often depends on the materials they are made from. And while their shelf life varies, some condoms can last up to five years from the year of manufacturing.
Condoms are made from different materials.
Condoms made from polyisoprene or with spermicide expire (in three years) after two years from the date they were made, while latex or polyurethane condoms last the longest, usually five years from the date of manufacturing.
Do you get extra protection from using two condoms against STDs or pregnancy?
Well, the answer is no! No, no, you should only use one condom at a time, because using two condoms will give you less protection than when you use just one.
Using two condoms at a time may cause friction to occur between them, which weakens the materials from which they are made resulting in often unnoticeable break.
How to Identify an Expired Condom
Always make sure that you store your unused condoms properly, but if you are unsure whether they have expired check to see if the condom is stiff, sticky and seems dry when you bring it out of the package. Don’t use it, get a new condom if you notice these changes.
Best Ways you Can Store Your Unused Condoms:
Unused condoms are not best stored in wallets or your pants’ pockets. Always store your unused condoms in a cool, dry place where they don’t get lined from folding. And because certain substances can affect the materials from which they are made, never use massage oil, petroleum jelly, mineral oil or other oil-based lubricants with condoms
Advice from the editor:
Always use condoms when you are engaging in any kind of sex (vaginal, oral, or anal), because the right use of condom remains the best method of birth control and protection from sexually transmitted diseases( STDs)
The subject of sex, attached stigma and shame among young women across various cultures: Let’s Discuss Sex | Do Condoms Really Expire?
The subject of Sex, even as a natural part of human daily experience, is still widely associated with shame and stigma in various cultures. Do Condoms Really Expire?
In India, hardly an ordinary woman is seen talking about sex without shame however how knowledgeable she may be about the subject.
Indian women hide from topics about their sex lives, because most people will find them promiscuous, transgressive and unfaithful, as open conversations on the topic of sex is highly viewed as a taboo and against the Indian victorian social norms established by the British Colonial masters. Let’s Discuss Sex | Do Condoms Really Expire?
Yet, even as sex permeates the world’s popular culture, conversations about sex are still globally limited in many households, cultures and countries.
As a result, most people, especially young men and women, dealing with sexual health complications or trying to access reliable information about sex usually resort to unreliable sources.
They often confide in friends who will give them unverified scientific advice, because they feel comfortable and don’t have to feel ashamed about expressing themselves without being talked down to by others who are a bit prudish about this controversial topic of sex.
To address this problem, young people are advised to speak to health professionals about their sex health if they notice any changes or are unsure of what may be wrong with them at any time. Do Condoms Really Expire?
Sex partners should always use protective products during sex, maintain a hygienic lifestyle and insist that their partners also do the same. (2)
And however/ or in most cases, underaged boys and girls should abstain from premarital sex if they are scared of the responsibilities that may come with it, if things turn out the way they will not be able to handle.
