Sex could strike at any moment. You could be at a bar or a party, and suddenly meet someone – the next thing you know is you’re deep into the heat of the moment, when one of you responsibility suggests to pull out a condom. While you’re frantically searching for it, you realize it’s been a while and the condom you’re using might be expired. Should you still use it anyway?
Well, we’re here to answer those questions, so you can walk away from your hookup worry free.
Q1: What does it mean when a condom expires?
A: It means that the spermicidal liquid and the durability of the condom are at their suggested best before date. Essentially, you increase the risk of having the condom break because it is starting to deteriorate.
Q2: Is expired spermacide bad for you?
A: Not bad for you. Might cause some irritation depending on how sensitive your skin is, but the main concern is that it’s not doing its job i.e. killing unwanted sperms
Q3: So, is it better to use an expired condom than no condom at all?
A: Definitely use the condom. It probably won’t break depending on how much past the expiry is. That said, you must acknowledge that it is a risk, but condoms generally are sometimes. You might need some extra lube to compensate for the dryness on the condom – this will further prevent breakage. Feel free to use your saliva.