Someone asked us:

I found a pack of basic proper attire condoms in my husbands drawer that expired in 2014, I would like to know the shelf life of this specific condom brand

I’m so glad you asked this question! The expiration date on a pack of condoms is its shelf life. After the expiration date, throw those suckers away and replace them with brand spanking new, non-expired condoms.

Even condoms stored in the best conditions can be defective if they’ve expired, because eventually condoms degrade and break down. So  always check the expiration date before you use condoms.

-Mylanie at Planned Parenthood