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quick question on condoms!

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
in Sex & Relationships
Hey, I've looked quickly in the search forum on condoms but there were so many posts, just thought I'd ask!

How long does a condom last for unused? i.e after you buy one what's the maximum time you can keep it (so it can be used safely)?

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    As already stated, they have expiry dates on them which should be adhered to!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    04/2007.......? That's a bit long innit?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by *§atania*
    04/2007.......? That's a bit long innit?

    well thats how long they last :yes:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    lol ok thanks!:)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    They are latex after all, that aint gonna waste away so quickly.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Lol how long did u expect 'em to last! :p
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Stick them in the freezer and you can defrost them in the microwave as you need them. They'll keep longer that way.
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    littlemissylittlemissy Posts: 9,972 Supreme Poster
    Originally posted by rellort
    Stick them in the freezer and you can defrost them in the microwave as you need them. They'll keep longer that way.

    This just seems like such a bad plan to me for some reason.

    The normal expiry date should be long enough surely.
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    ClaireBearClaireBear Deactivated Posts: 467 Listening Ear
    Originally posted by littlemissy
    This just seems like such a bad plan to me for some reason.

    The normal expiry date should be long enough surely.

    She's right... please ignore the freezing/defrosting advice and stick with the expiry date. Also, whenever you're buying make sure there is a BSI kitemark or a CE mark on the packaging - this means they have been tested to a high safety standard.

    CB
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    wtf, you thought i was serious? :o

    I was just describing what I do with bread rolls :(
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by rellort
    Stick them in the freezer and you can defrost them in the microwave as you need them. They'll keep longer that way.

    :lol:

    Your name's troller for a reason:)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    plastic isnt biodegradable you know :rolleyes:

    *imagines condoms going mouldy* :(
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    bear in mind that thw dates are for if you keep them safely. Should you keep them in a warm place where they experience varying pressure - say a wallet - you may find the rubber perishes somewhat quicker. In bowls on windowledges isn't too good either
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by freak
    plastic isnt biodegradable you know :rolleyes:

    why are you talking about plastic in a thread about condoms which are made of latex which is a derivative of rubber?:rolleyes:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    cos im dumb

    +they remind me of plastic.id rather think it was completely man-made material rather than from summin extracted from a tree
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by freak
    cos im dumb

    Well that much is obvious.

    latex doesn't biodegrade, but it does degrade. It becomes brittle. And if a condom is brittle it is useless, as it cannot expand when the semen fills the end.

    That's how come condoms always need to have the end pinched when being rolled on- otherwise they split when semen fills them.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Kermit
    latex doesn't biodegrade, but it does degrade. It becomes brittle. And if a condom is brittle it is useless, as it cannot expand when the semen fills the end.
    kinda 1/2 right then (well 1/4 if ur gona be picky)
    Originally posted by Kermit
    That's how come condoms always need to have the end pinched when being rolled on- otherwise they split when semen fills them.
    i knew that much at least
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