How to Prevent Condoms from Breaking: Essential Tips

Learn key tips on proper condom usage to prevent breakage and ensure effective protection.

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Condoms rarely break if used correctly. Proper usage includes checking the expiration date, using adequate lubrication, and ensuring proper fit. Always avoid sharp objects while opening the package, and never reuse a condom. These steps significantly reduce the likelihood of breakage, ensuring effective protection.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What causes condoms to break? Common reasons include improper storage, using expired condoms, inadequate lubrication, or sharp objects during opening.
  2. How can I tell if a condom is expired? Check the expiration date printed on the condom package; do not use condoms past this date.
  3. Can using too much lubrication damage condoms? Oil-based lubricants can compromise latex condoms, so it’s best to use water-based or silicone-based lubricants.

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