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Expired Condoms: Why They’re Unsafe and How to Store Them

  • Riya 
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By Riya
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Expired Condoms: Why They're Unsafe and How to Store ThemSaralnama

Condoms protect against pregnancy and STIs, but expire like other medical products. Dr Prashant Jain of PSRI Hospital warns that expired condoms can develop invisible tears, making them unsafe. Even condoms a few days past expiry should not be used. Heat, friction, and sunlight damage latex, so avoid storing condoms in wallets or cars. Keep them in cool, dry places like bedside drawers. To check if a condom is safe to use, look at its expiry date and storage conditions. (Updated 29 Sep 2025, 22:06 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • Condoms protect against pregnancy and STIs, but expire like other medical products
  • Dr Prashant Jain of PSRI Hospital warns that expired condoms can develop invisible tears, making them unsafe
  • Even condoms a few days past expiry should not be used