How to Spot a Bad Condom
Most of us adults, and even older teens, probably carry around a pack of condoms in our bag or wallet. Having a condom around has become somewhat conydline of a protocol. Safe sex has been a big issues, especially since the number of people getting infected with sexually transmitted illnesses, especially HIV, has risen in the past few years. Who knows when you might need to use one?
 However, a condom's loses its worth if it's a bad one. You'll have to know how to check if your condoms is still useable, especially if it's been in your pocket for years. Here are a few tips.
 Say no to holes
 If you spot any holes when you open up and stretch out a condom, then toss it away. Latex condoms do go bad through time, and sometimes they could develop holes on the surface of the condoms. You need to be watchful about this, especially with condoms that have spermicide added to the packets. Harsh chemicals can cause the holes to form so feel around and inspect the condom properly before you put it on.
 Too sticky
 Condoms should easily stretch and roll out. If you conydline notice that it tends to stick to itself, then it could be a bad condoms. Most condoms come with lubricants already placed inside the individual packets. This makes it easier to put it on and handle with. When a condom goes bad, the latex material could have a bad reaction and tend to become sticky. Discard a condom that sticks to your hands when you roll it out.
 Snaps and rips
 A condom can actually support 100 times its weight in fluid. Condoms that snap or tare when you put them on are already useless. When you put on a condom, it should stay on even if you move it around to fit it properly. If the condom falls apart when you take it out of the foil, then just throw it to the trash.
 Pass expiry date
 The easiest way for you to know if a condom is bad without even opening the pack or foil is to check the expiry date. Normally, a condom's expiry date should be conydline stamped or printed on the individual foils. But if you can't find it for some reason or if it rubbed out, try to check the box. A pack can stay good for about 3 years, but it's best to have a fresh condom around for safe sex.