Here at the Condom Depot we get asked a whole lot of reader questions, but one keeps popping up again and again– how old do you have to be to buy condoms? Are there any age restrictions for buying condoms? We’ve covered age in regards to verifying age of consent prior to hook ups, we’ve […]
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Well, wouldn’t you know it? Condoms are NOT knit together by tiny latex gnomes (unlike I previously thought). There are four vital steps to making a latex condom: acquiring the resources, shaping the condom, testing the condom, and then packaging it to be shipped out all over the world. So how ARE latex condoms made? […]
Condoms need to be reliable. When we use a condom, we are depending on it to do what it was made to do…protect us against sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancy. The worst thing that can happen is when a condom breaks, slips off, or leaks. For this reason, condoms have to go through a […]
Believe it or not, we get calls from folks all the time looking to buy condoms for all kinds of reasons besides having safer sex. Here are some of our favorite alternative uses for condoms. 10. Research We get calls all the time about people looking to purchase some condoms for their graduate studies. Most […]
If you enjoy anal sex, it’s important to choose the right condom with proper lubrication. Without proper lubrication, the condom can break easily or come off during intercourse. And the type of lubrication you use is also critical for comfort on both the giving and receiving end of anal sex. The lack of natural lubrication […]
You’ve thought about it. You’ve seen it in movies and WHOOPS she’s pregnant. How do you avoid that happening to you or your lady? Why do condoms break? 1. The Condom Is Expired All condoms come with an expiration date printed onto or stamped into the foil wrapper. When a condom expires, it dries out […]
Q: Why did a condom just fall out of me? I haven’t had sex in over a week. I was using the bathroom today and, to my surprise, a condom came out. Am I at risk for an infection? A: Well, let’s take the optimistic approach to this awkward situation and be thankful that this […]






