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Do Condoms Expire?
Aug 07, 2020
Boo asked
I had a one night stand and afterward realized that the condom expired a year ago. Am I at an increased risk of pregnancy or STDs?
Help, I’m freaking out!
At a glance
- An expired condom might still be effective depending on the type, storage conditions, or other additives like spermicides.
- However, using a condom after the listed expiration date may mean it is less effective.
- It might be wise to use an emergency contraceptive or seek an STD test if you used an expired condom.
- Whenever possible, be sure to use condoms that are 'in-date'.
Answer
Hi and thanks for reaching out to us.
I can certainly understand your anxiety and I’ll do my best to put you at ease.
Condoms are effective birth control, and if used perfectly every time, have a 98% effectiveness rate. Since nobody is perfect and mistakes do happen, condoms are realistically about 85% effective (when taking into account misuse, according to Planned Parenthood). Like most other medical products, condoms have an expiration date and they may not be as eff
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