Besides double-checking the date, be sure to inspect the wrapper for any holes or tears, Dr. Banfield says. One easy way you can check is by pressing down on the wrapper; if you feel an air cushion, it means it hasn't been damaged. And if you don't see an expiration date on the packaging, or if it's illegible, follow the adage, "When in doubt, toss it out," Arrindell says.
Lets say you don't have any other condoms in your house, and you go for the expired one anyway. If the expired condom was stored in a cool, dry place, it may work better than nothing, she says. That said, if you can get new condoms, that's your best bet, Arrindell says.
Some condom packages also include a manufacturing date but always use the expiration date when deciding whether a condom is good to use. Old condoms dry out and are one of the causes of condom breakage. Get in the habit of checking expiration dates on your condoms and always use an unexpired condom every time you have sex. Don't worry, we'll make more. Always check the expiration date on the individual condom package before you use it.
If it's past its prime, then it's time to restock - or try a new condom to enhance the pleasure. The All the Feels variety pack lets you experiment with thickness, shape, and features to find a combination that hits your buttons - and your partner's.
Latex condoms are typically good for 5 years from the date of manufacture, while lambskin or spermicidal condoms usually have a 3-year shelf-life.
If you're trying to figure out when a condom was made or purchased , subtract 5 years or 3 if it's spermicidal or natural from the expiration date on the package to get a good idea. Those condoms you found in the bathroom? Yes, you can figure out if they're a recent purchase by looking at the expiration date.
If you don't look at the expiration date on your milk carton and accidentally get a mouthful of sour curds, you can just spit it out and brush your teeth. Using a spermicidal condom after its expiration date may also cause skin irritation. If you don't want to put yourself at risk, keep your condom supply fresh.
If you've already used an expired condom and just now realizing it, well, live and learn. Use your eyes and your fingers to inspect a condom before you use it for oral or penetrative sex of any kind. Look closely at the condom packaging and check for the expiration date. If this condom is past its prime, time to toss. If it's before the date stamped on the package, check to make sure there are no holes, rips, or tears. When you squeeze the wrapper, you should feel a little air bubble that tells you the package is unopened and intact.
After carefully opening the condom package do not use your teeth or scissors! If it's dry, brittle, stiff or sticky, throw it away. You know how brittle or gooey old rubber bands can get if they've been kept in a drawer too long? Planned Parenthood adds that if you're using a condom you know is expired and you're having P-in-V sex, it can't hurt to invoke the pull out method as an additional precaution against pregnancy.
That said, if you can get new condoms, that's your best bet. How long does it take condoms to expire? In general, most latex and polyurethane condoms will have an expiration date of about five years past the manufacture date, says Deborah Arrindell , vice president of health policy for the American Sexual Health Association.
Polyisoprene condoms tend to have a shorter shelf life, but are still good for about three years, she says. And if you use non-latex natural condoms , like ones made out of sheepskin, keep in mind that they tend to have the shortest lifespan and won't protect against STIs , Dr. How do you know if a condom is expired? The best way to check the expiration date is to just read what's printed on the wrapper of the condom you're using.
Besides double-checking the date, be sure to inspect the wrapper for any holes or tears, Dr. One easy way you can check is by pressing down on the wrapper; if you feel an air cushion, it means it hasn't been damaged.
And if you don't see an expiration date on the packaging, or if it's illegible, follow the adage, "When in doubt, toss it out," Arrindell says. Discovering a condom past its prime might be one small roadblock in your hookup, but there are so many other pleasurable sexual activities that don't involve penetrative intercourse or oral sex, like touching or mutual masturbation, Arrindell says.
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