Before you reach for that condom buried deep in your nightstand . . .
"The materials used to make the condom break down over time," Kate Killoran, MD, an ob-gyn with, though natural materials don't last nearly as long. The same is true of condoms made with spermicidal lubricant."The spermicide breaks down the material the condom is made from faster, shortening the shelf life by about two years," Dr. Killoran said.
But the date listed on the packaging isn't the only factor to consider when deciding whether or not a condom is safe to use. The Food and Drug Administration recommends that."Condoms stored in a wallet, purse, car, or other warm place exposed to sunlight can break down more quickly and be less effective," Dr. Killoran explained. If you want to carry one with you, the FDA suggests doing so for only a few hours at a time.
So, even condoms that haven't yet reached their expiration date can't always be trusted."If it appears dry or cracked, or if the package is open or leaking spermicide or lubricant, it might as well be expired," Dr. Killoran told POPSUGAR. Likewise, ditch any packages where the condom seems gummy or is sticking to itself.
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