These condoms don't expire until September 2010 but I've had them for about a year. They haven't been exposed to extreme heat or cold. Are they safe?
2007-06-05 06:26:06 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
How long do you think condoms sit in a warehouse somewhere before being shipped to X store that you buy them from. You can buy them today, that doesn't mean they were made yesterday. Get a clue, that's why they have such long dates on them. And it's not the condom itself, it's the spericide that goes out of date.
2007-06-05 06:46:39 · answer #1 · answered by crknapp79 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you keep them according to the temperature required, don't put them in a place where it may be at contact of sharp objects you should be fine. Follow directions for storage and the expiration date. IT would be a waste of timea dn money adn its not like the stores where you buy them from do much different then you. We are not lucky enough to buy "fresh condoms"
2007-06-05 13:30:37 · answer #2 · answered by Jeenie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as they're not expired according to the date on the package, and they've been stored properly (not too hot, not too cold, not kept in a pocket or wallet, and obviously, not near anything sharp that could puncture them) they should be fine.
2007-06-05 14:08:36 · answer #3 · answered by Erika G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If they haven't reached the expiration date, they should be fine. As long as the packaging isn't open, they're still good to use.
2007-06-05 13:36:11 · answer #4 · answered by Jules Lupin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it doesn't expire and u kept in a good environment i guess its safe... but personally no one else would really care since its your condom and not their's... but if u wanna be environmentally friendly then by all means i recommend u should use it....
2007-06-05 13:29:24 · answer #5 · answered by T.B. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
how long do you think they sit in the factory or store?
why do you think the have an expiration date?
if you that scared spend the $2 and get new ones
2007-06-05 13:33:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they should be okay, open one and check it out. If it is smooth and lubricated and stretchy than the rest of them will be okay. If the condom is dry, powdery, gritty, and isn't consistant in color and texture and doesn't stretch well then throw the rest of them away and buy a new package.
2007-06-05 13:32:30 · answer #7 · answered by Elizabeth M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should be fine as long as they have been stored properly. Even if you bought new ones who is to say they have not been sitting in a warehouse just as long. I would trust the dates and use a 2nd form of contraception to be double safe.
2007-06-05 13:31:11 · answer #8 · answered by deniver2003 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES!!! / why do we have expiration's dates ??? / if people don't follow them /u have stated they were not exposed to the above conditions
2007-06-05 13:49:43 · answer #9 · answered by hotdogsarefree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you kept them in a good environment then they are ok. If you had them lying around it is up to you to take your chances and use it. In my opinion I buy 3 packs and if by chance I don't use them by a certain time regardless of where I kept them, I would discard them and buy new ones. So unless you are some sort of Pimp you may want to consider that option.
2007-06-05 13:31:20 · answer #10 · answered by Nautica™ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋