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Buying and storing condoms

Condoms should be as readily available as toothpaste. Here are some things to keep in mind when buying a condom.

• Try to make sure that you are buying a condom that is also available in the United States. The U.S. has strict safety standards and condoms that meet these standards are less likely to break or leak.
• Condoms are made of latex (rubber), polyurethane (plastic), or “Natural” animal membrane (sheep intestine). While latex and polyurethane condoms help prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), “Natural” sheep intestine condoms do not.
• Keep the condom wrapped in its original package until you are ready to use it. Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Check the expiration date on the package before using.
• Do not keep latex condoms in hot places (glove compartments, etc.) for a long time. The heat will weaken the latex and increases the chance that the condom will break.
• Do not use a condom from a damaged package or condoms that show obvious signs of deterioration, such as brittleness, stickiness, or discoloration, even if it is within its expiration date.

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