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writes:hey aunts, i just wanted to know; are condoms reliable when expired?cuz i heard that it depends where its kept; eg if its somewhere in a bathroom cubboard near a steam pipe it wud last less than one kept away in a dark cool locker or sutten.. is this true?i also heard that it most likely is fine to be used when expired; cuz many people have used it expired and it stayed fine; annd also that it doesnt just go off like that, its just a business thing so that you can buy more?is it safe to use a condom that it somthing like 6 years expired? what happens when it expires? im confused :S
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reader, babylav  +, writes (25 September 2011):
throw your pack of expired condoms..walk up to your nearest med store and buy new ones.or if it is so heart breaking to do that,keep some nappies in store they dont expire :)
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reader, person12345  +, writes (24 September 2011):
 No. This isn't like a dairy product where it's kind of OK, the expiration date means the latex breaks down to an unsafe point past that date and has a much higher chance of breaking as time goes on. Buying new condoms is not expensive. You know what is expensive? Children.
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reader, coloursoflilies  +, writes (24 September 2011):
An expired condom offers more protection than no condom at all, but definitely not full protection. The thing about expired condoms is it can break more easily. I'm not sure about the storage part though. I don't think it makes any difference where it's stored.I'd say, no don't take the risk. Don't use an expired condom. If you have unfortunately used it and is now paranoid about getting pregnant, go to the pharmacy and get the morning after pill. Better be safe than sorry, hun.
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reader, tennisstar88 +, writes (24 September 2011):
 DON'T EVER use an expired condom. Latex breaks down over time, so you're at a great risk of that condom ripping.
So what if you heard people using expired condoms and they didn't end up pregnant? Those are irresponsible people who are taking a risk, they ended up being lucky. You might not get that lucky. Do you want to take that chance?
You also always keep your condoms stored in a cool dark place. Bathroom cabinets or even your nightstand drawer.
Please educate yourself on safe sex before you actually have sex.
http://www.epigee.org/guide/condomuse.html
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 September 2011): NO the expiry date is there for a reason!!!!
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