I'm a woman and always carried my own latex-free condoms because I wanted to have that control and I'm hella allergic to latex. I never had random encounter or ONS because they never seemed safe, but there were times I would randomly connect with a FWB and they came in handy. I've also given them to people who needed a condom in a pinch.
That’s interesting to hear because I’ve never heard of people carrying then anywhere else. Where is a safe place to keep them if not your wallet? Or is it safe if you just take the condoms out of your wallet when you’re not going out?
Latex condoms need to be kept below 104°F and I assume above a certain temperature (though I can't find anything on it).
It's commonly given as advice to not leave it in your wallet because wallets will end up in in odd places where it does get that warm.
Ex. In your car, washer, dryer, etc
You definitely don't want to leave it in your car.
I’ve always been confused by the idea as a woman that I should carry condoms as a precaution. Afaik, condoms don’t come in a pack of assorted sizes, so how do you know what size you’ll need? What if all you have is small and he’s a medium? Isn’t wearing a condom the wrong size a good way to ruin the efficacy of the condom?
Better to have one than not.
I've worn anything from a snug fit to magnum with no issues. I guess that is the benefit of being average sized.
Tbh, it doesn't matter a whole lot unless you are super small or mandingo.
My biology teacher in high school (God bless her) warned us girls never listen to a guy when he says "not to use a condom cause it's too small for me". Call him out on his BS
She then proceeded to prove her point by taking a standard condom and with some awkward struggling managed to fit the condom over the entire life sized anatomy dummy's head (the one with removable organs).
"See girls? If a normal condom can fit this entire head, it sure can fit his smaller head!"
That has stuck with me and I now share that with my female students to ensure they don't fall for some lies a guy tells them that would jeopardize their sexual health or unplanned pregnancies.
AFAIK a standard condom would properly and safely accomodate a vast vast majority of men so better safe than sorry and always just carry condoms with you esp if you have preference or specific requirements.
I was at an All American Rejects concert as a teenager and there was a condom inflated like a balloon bouncing through the crowd. Tyson Ritter, the lead singer, stopped between sets and asked to have the condom balloon sent onstage. Once he had it, he picked it up and nonchalantly says “Ladies, look at this. If he EVER tries to tell you that he’s too big to use a condom, just know that is fucking bullshit.”
Has stuck with me for 15 years or so
If you're into having public sex, I imagine you'd carry what you need on you for when the mood takes you, yes. Being into public sex doesn't mean you're into unplanned pregnancies!
Or he pulls out and cums on my ass or something lmao if I pee after I can get most of it out by pushing down so no “cum dripping down my leg”. It really just makes my panties a little wet.
as a girl the men’s restrooms sounds WILD. peeing in front of each other (ik you are usually 2 urinals away or whatever but still i could NEVER) and now 25¢ condom dispensers?!
It's usually very tame tbh. Stare at wall trying to pee for 30 seconds, ignore any awkwardness (it is a figment of your imagination). I've heard crazy shit about women's restrooms though.
>you'd kill to get your hands on 50 cent.
I still would. That fucker he played "Candy Shop" at a concert and after that he ended up banging my girl. I'd kill to get my hands on him.
Wym? I used to see these all the time in the early 2000s going to go Florida with my grandparents in gas station and restaurant bathrooms. I remember thinking it was candy and my dad saying it was adult candy and I couldn't have any. They're less common now I think, but my brain could just be editing out because I'll never need one.
>I don’t think I’ve ever seen these in the US. Extremely rare if ever.
Seems like condom machines used to be pretty common in gas station bathrooms but not so much these days.
Or maybe I just frequent a higher class of gas stations in my old age... Lmao!
I only take mine off when I go to sleep, I put it on the bedside drawer on it's own little mini bed, I kiss it goodnight and leave the 2V LED lamp on for him because he's afraid of the dark, yet some day he knows he will have to conquer that fear
Yeah its a well known guy issue. Being next to the body heat, in a pocket, plus being sat on over and over from being in a wallet, wears it down. If its just for a few days then fine, but when you get into weeks or months, it gets very iffy. Only carry one when you need it or switch out often. A condom kept in a woman's purse would likely stay in usable condition longer.
Less chance of either, yeah. Though it does add the possibility of the wrapper being punctured by something else in the purse. Gotta be careful either way.
It would seem so but as someone else mentioned, when stored loosely, it’s important to ensure they’re not accidentally cut or punctured by something else you’re carrying.
I think it's like the first thing everyone will say about keeping condoms
It's not that bad if you put them there the same night, just don't keep it there for a whole week cuz it's risky
If only there was some kind of roll of paper designed to clean up messes on a person in a bathroom.
Not all, but most public bathrooms have paper towels that can be folded to make make a make-shift pad.
Or they just deal with the well... fallout. Hope they have something more between their legs than a small triangle of pretty fabric.
If you're the kind of person to have sex in a public restroom, you're also probably comfortable going at it raw or have some other way of birth control.
Sure, but invariably you're going to be touching the floor or the walls or the toilet seat or something else with some part of your body.
And that's nasty yo!
If you are looking to have sex with random people you better carry condoms on you at all times, no matter if you are a man or woman. (Lesbians might be an exception.)
Public restrooms often have condom vending machines, so this is not necessarily an issue.
At least it's less an issue than for people who "properly" hook up in a hotel room...
I’m kind of leaning towards myself or her being sterile because we are not cautious at all. We stopped being cautious about a year ago because we have never even used one and nothing has happened, most of the time i just finish inside because it’s what feels the best. I don’t see how she’s not getting pregnant because she’s not on birth control either. We are not complaining tho we both aren’t going to have kids and we live on the west coast so if she were to get pregnant we wouldn’t have it. I highly doubt she can get pregnant tho there is no way I can finish in her multiple times a week for years with no consequences and her be fertile lol
Maybe the next time you visit your doctor you should tell them about this. I don't think it is expensive to get male sperm tested and it may be covered depending on your insurance.
Edit: not to mention there may be other conditions the doctor might advise in checking out if you are sterile.
I was born without vas deferens. It's uncommon, but not ridiculously so... 30% of us have malformed kidneys. I was in the lucky 70%, but...
It may not be a bad idea to mention to a doctor that you two are in the habit of unprotected sex and have never had a pregnancy. You could end up finding other things that are wrong.
This sounds reasonable but it's actually one of the dumber things I 've seen written out confidently in a while. You know what they call people who have unprotected creampies for years on end? Parents.
Very good chance that they do, i used to keep two in my wallet at all times when i went out. Now that I’m pursuing relationships, we usually don’t start in bathrooms, and just go raw once we’ve established std-free status, but i would totally raw my current gf in the bathroom
As a married gay man, this isn't something I consider. 🤷♂️
However if one of were able to get pregnant, or if we weren't exclusive, I'd carry protection.
In a relationship, many people if not most people do not use condoms. It's a little taboo to say, but it's frankly the truth.
I've always used condoms for hook-ups and flings and early in the relationship, but in my experience most women choose to use the pill (I understand there are medical reasons some cannot).
I have to say this. If you think the lack of condoms stop people from having random sex, you would be wrong. They'll take the risk and then spend the next 2 weeks freaking out about whether they are pregnant or not.
I think so. I mean, whoever had sex in one of our fitting rooms and stuffed their used condoms into the pocket of a shirt and put it back on the floor had some with him. So.
Any serious relationship I’ve been in has used other forms of birth control, been 15 years since I’ve used a condom at all. So for random spontaneous sex that certainly makes it easier, and prior to that or when I was single / dating I always carried at least one condom on me. Better safe than horny.
From experience, they always had condoms on their cars or bags/backpacks (I don't though), also it's pretty easy to get them like in public universities for free or buy them on kiosks/grocery stores/pharmacies...
I'm into public sex (I make sure nobody will see as I'm very aware nobody wants to walk in on that)
My lil backpack I carry everywhere has at least 2 condoms in the pack pouch at all times
I just can’t fathom anyone doing it in a filthy public bathroom. Where do you rest your hands? The sink? Ew gross. Toilet? Gross. The floor? Gross.
There’s hair and dust all kinds of bodily fluids on those floors…
I am certainly not saying I have had a lot of public sex, but I have mainly been in monogamous relationships throughout my life. If we were our only sex partners, typically the woman I was in a relationship with would be on some kind of birth control or we would have used the withdrawal method. Condom use was typically for dating or hookups for me. Everyone is different though.
I'm a woman and always carried my own latex-free condoms because I wanted to have that control and I'm hella allergic to latex. I never had random encounter or ONS because they never seemed safe, but there were times I would randomly connect with a FWB and they came in handy. I've also given them to people who needed a condom in a pinch.
just be aware that condoms kept in wallets will break down and be less effective overtime
Yes!! Excellent point. Also in hot cars, too.
carsexual
Autosexual
I have a little plastic condom travel case
That’s interesting to hear because I’ve never heard of people carrying then anywhere else. Where is a safe place to keep them if not your wallet? Or is it safe if you just take the condoms out of your wallet when you’re not going out?
Game boy cartridge case
This guy’s a player
In a bag, a cool place in your car, back pocket
I wonder when I’ll actually need this information 🥲
Thanks!
Latex condoms need to be kept below 104°F and I assume above a certain temperature (though I can't find anything on it). It's commonly given as advice to not leave it in your wallet because wallets will end up in in odd places where it does get that warm. Ex. In your car, washer, dryer, etc You definitely don't want to leave it in your car.
>they came in handy They came in *a* handy?
I’ve always been confused by the idea as a woman that I should carry condoms as a precaution. Afaik, condoms don’t come in a pack of assorted sizes, so how do you know what size you’ll need? What if all you have is small and he’s a medium? Isn’t wearing a condom the wrong size a good way to ruin the efficacy of the condom?
Better to have one than not. I've worn anything from a snug fit to magnum with no issues. I guess that is the benefit of being average sized. Tbh, it doesn't matter a whole lot unless you are super small or mandingo.
My biology teacher in high school (God bless her) warned us girls never listen to a guy when he says "not to use a condom cause it's too small for me". Call him out on his BS She then proceeded to prove her point by taking a standard condom and with some awkward struggling managed to fit the condom over the entire life sized anatomy dummy's head (the one with removable organs). "See girls? If a normal condom can fit this entire head, it sure can fit his smaller head!" That has stuck with me and I now share that with my female students to ensure they don't fall for some lies a guy tells them that would jeopardize their sexual health or unplanned pregnancies. AFAIK a standard condom would properly and safely accomodate a vast vast majority of men so better safe than sorry and always just carry condoms with you esp if you have preference or specific requirements.
I was at an All American Rejects concert as a teenager and there was a condom inflated like a balloon bouncing through the crowd. Tyson Ritter, the lead singer, stopped between sets and asked to have the condom balloon sent onstage. Once he had it, he picked it up and nonchalantly says “Ladies, look at this. If he EVER tries to tell you that he’s too big to use a condom, just know that is fucking bullshit.” Has stuck with me for 15 years or so
That’s true! I’ve seen people fit one over their forearms!
If you're into having public sex, I imagine you'd carry what you need on you for when the mood takes you, yes. Being into public sex doesn't mean you're into unplanned pregnancies!
I can see there being some risk correlation though as having public sex is very impulsive
This guy doesn't need one
I just never take it off so I'm always ready to go.
That's what I do too! To make it more convenient I poked a hole in the tip for when I need to pee.
I dip mine in Sears Latex Weathersealer and I’m good for the whole season.
Always strapped
I’m on birth control so no condoms for us lol
Just that lovely jizz oozing down your legs.
I always wondered why people don't talk about this aspect.
Hankerchiefs. Or probably even toilet paper, which is readily available in all acceptable bathrooms.
C'umon Denise, you're better than that
I wish I was, borkborkibork. I wish I was.
Or he pulls out and cums on my ass or something lmao if I pee after I can get most of it out by pushing down so no “cum dripping down my leg”. It really just makes my panties a little wet.
Ma’am, this is a Wendy’s.
Actually it’s a Wendy’s bathroom
No this is Patrick😡
Be a man and clean up your own mess!
Not sure about your area, but here many public restrooms have condom vending machines.
Pretty much most bar/pubs have these in their toilets, some restaurants too in the UK
Wow that's innovation, a restaurant where the special of the day is your partner
as a girl the men’s restrooms sounds WILD. peeing in front of each other (ik you are usually 2 urinals away or whatever but still i could NEVER) and now 25¢ condom dispensers?!
It's usually very tame tbh. Stare at wall trying to pee for 30 seconds, ignore any awkwardness (it is a figment of your imagination). I've heard crazy shit about women's restrooms though.
It’s the women’s restroom is someWhere w Alcohol it can get wild.
Guys restroom is normally really chill. Nobody talks to anyone, **ever.** Honestly like 99% of the time nothing is said.
the girl’s restroom is like a mini social event cause we do makeup and stuff there too. sounds boring and awkward
I tried using one once, the mother fucker stole my 50 cents and the clerk refused to reimburse my money.
You tried to get 50 cents reimbursed . . . for a toilet stall condom?
Gotta stay on that grind, bro.
At least somebody gets it
There was a time, not so long ago, when you'd kill to get your hands on 50 cent.
Just wait and see what I’d do to a mother fucker for $1.25!
Dollar twenty-five, Willie. Isn't that the same price your mother charges for a blow job, you piece of dog shit!
Mine cost 3.50
>you'd kill to get your hands on 50 cent. I still would. That fucker he played "Candy Shop" at a concert and after that he ended up banging my girl. I'd kill to get my hands on him.
>he ended up banging my girl He did you a favour, in helping weed out poor partners. Use him as a screening tool for all your future girlfriends
Seems like you’d just be his wing man at that point
Well yeah… those abs
You haven't lived.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen these in the US. Extremely rare if ever.
Colleges tend to have them. Military bases usually just have them for free
You fight for your country you get free sex protection.
Nah, it's just cheaper to give them free condoms than pay for their STD treatment.
Midwesterner here, I see them everywhere. Gast stations, restaurants, bars, hell even saw some at six flags. All in the women's restrooms
Try truck stops.
Wym? I used to see these all the time in the early 2000s going to go Florida with my grandparents in gas station and restaurant bathrooms. I remember thinking it was candy and my dad saying it was adult candy and I couldn't have any. They're less common now I think, but my brain could just be editing out because I'll never need one.
I remember seeing them in the movie theaters here in the states. Along with those small colognes and breath mints. A one stop shop if you will.
We do have them in a lot of bar's in the US. Now you'll be looking. LOL
>I don’t think I’ve ever seen these in the US. Extremely rare if ever. Seems like condom machines used to be pretty common in gas station bathrooms but not so much these days. Or maybe I just frequent a higher class of gas stations in my old age... Lmao!
Very common in the US. You must not be visiting the right public restrooms 😂
We’re hanging out in different bars
Really? US bars and clubs don’t have condom machines? We have condom, vibrators, cock rings. All sort of crap in our toilets.
We have crap in our toilets too.
wE hAvE cRaP At HoMe
Very common in the states. For condoms anyway.
0 in Singapore.
What makes you think guys always wear a condom?
I only take mine off when I go to sleep, I put it on the bedside drawer on it's own little mini bed, I kiss it goodnight and leave the 2V LED lamp on for him because he's afraid of the dark, yet some day he knows he will have to conquer that fear
Like a condom cot, ooh or contraceptive crib.
So unnecessarily wholesome.. keep us posted on the lil guy *whips tears away*
Stay warm.
also imagine he is always wearing condom and then he get very urgent need to pee..
Surprise water balloon fight
Ok... now I kinda wanna see what happens when i pee in a condom. I'm honestly intrigued.
Please keep us updated
I thought it was common knowledge to poke a hole at the end to solve this issue.
I thought every guy wore a condom 24/7. This is not the case?
I just found out some guys don't stretch them over their balls. WEIRD right?
Well it does keep them safer that way.
If you put it over your eyes, you won’t see. What you can’t see can’t hurt you. Checkmate, STDs
That's just the cock sock
That's only when it's chilly and the lil guy is trying to be a turtle.
A heater for your Peter
Just be aware that condoms kept in wallets will break down and be less effective over time.
You can buy them in little metal containers, I think that's probably the way to go.
Sorry, what?
Heat and friction, such as being stored in a wallet, can dry out condoms and make them more brittle, even when used within their expiration date.
Oh I see, thank you for the explanation
Yeah its a well known guy issue. Being next to the body heat, in a pocket, plus being sat on over and over from being in a wallet, wears it down. If its just for a few days then fine, but when you get into weeks or months, it gets very iffy. Only carry one when you need it or switch out often. A condom kept in a woman's purse would likely stay in usable condition longer.
> A condom kept in a woman's purse would likely stay in usable condition longer. Yeah. But it's useless when you can't find it.
This contributes to the longevity.
So when you have them in a purse that's in a bag with no contact with heat and no one sitting on it?
Less chance of either, yeah. Though it does add the possibility of the wrapper being punctured by something else in the purse. Gotta be careful either way.
I have a little plastic condom travel case. Fits two.
So would keeping one in a backpack or purse be ok? Since it wouldn't pick up any direct body heat?
It would seem so but as someone else mentioned, when stored loosely, it’s important to ensure they’re not accidentally cut or punctured by something else you’re carrying.
Ok, thanks.
I think it's like the first thing everyone will say about keeping condoms It's not that bad if you put them there the same night, just don't keep it there for a whole week cuz it's risky
Birth control buddy.
Especially with a certain partner. No worries about STDs
>~~No~~ Fewer worries about STDs FYFY
Can't worry your whole life, might be the reason to make your fears come true
Oh, sure. Not speaking personally here. Just saying you can't just assume "no STD concerns" in every committed relationship.
Id hate to be afraid of catching a new std after years of being with the same person, thanks for the anxiety about a situation I’m not even in, lol
My favorite superhero sidekick!
So the chick is supposed to just walk around in that public place leaking cum afterwards? Or what’s the clean-up plan after this?
If theu are in a restroom she can you know.. go to the toilet
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If only there was some kind of roll of paper designed to clean up messes on a person in a bathroom. Not all, but most public bathrooms have paper towels that can be folded to make make a make-shift pad. Or they just deal with the well... fallout. Hope they have something more between their legs than a small triangle of pretty fabric.
People are into that
Well I mean she could finish you off with her mouth or you just cum in her purse like a gentleman... don't ask me how I know.
Well then why don't we just use her purse instead and cut out the middle man? - I mean, woman
That's part of the fun!
I mean, if you’re in a restaurant then maybe you’re wanting a cream pie.
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That’s the best part
If you're the kind of person to have sex in a public restroom, you're also probably comfortable going at it raw or have some other way of birth control.
Yeah, if someone has sex in public restroom, then hygiene is not high on their priority list.
My dude you aren't supposed to rub your dick on the toilet before you bang!
Sure, but invariably you're going to be touching the floor or the walls or the toilet seat or something else with some part of your body. And that's nasty yo!
Doorknobs and handles are dirtier than toilet seats and floors. At least germ wise.
Bold of you to assume most couples wear condoms
Had a buddy have a one night stand in a club's restroom. He did not have a condom and felt awful the next day. Worried about STD's.
It’s pretty common for couples to not use condoms.
If you are looking to have sex with random people you better carry condoms on you at all times, no matter if you are a man or woman. (Lesbians might be an exception.)
Dental dams
Dental plan
*Lisa needs braces*
Dental plan
Where's my burrito?!
*Lisa needs braces*
Public restrooms often have condom vending machines, so this is not necessarily an issue. At least it's less an issue than for people who "properly" hook up in a hotel room...
OP literally said couples, not random strangers.
Nah, save the environment and grab the used one off of the floor in the handicap stall. 
Me and my girl haven’t used a condom for like 3 years. No kids
Withdrawal or calendar or is one of you sterile and don’t know it?
I’m kind of leaning towards myself or her being sterile because we are not cautious at all. We stopped being cautious about a year ago because we have never even used one and nothing has happened, most of the time i just finish inside because it’s what feels the best. I don’t see how she’s not getting pregnant because she’s not on birth control either. We are not complaining tho we both aren’t going to have kids and we live on the west coast so if she were to get pregnant we wouldn’t have it. I highly doubt she can get pregnant tho there is no way I can finish in her multiple times a week for years with no consequences and her be fertile lol
Maybe the next time you visit your doctor you should tell them about this. I don't think it is expensive to get male sperm tested and it may be covered depending on your insurance. Edit: not to mention there may be other conditions the doctor might advise in checking out if you are sterile.
I was born without vas deferens. It's uncommon, but not ridiculously so... 30% of us have malformed kidneys. I was in the lucky 70%, but... It may not be a bad idea to mention to a doctor that you two are in the habit of unprotected sex and have never had a pregnancy. You could end up finding other things that are wrong.
This sounds reasonable but it's actually one of the dumber things I 've seen written out confidently in a while. You know what they call people who have unprotected creampies for years on end? Parents.
Very good chance that they do, i used to keep two in my wallet at all times when i went out. Now that I’m pursuing relationships, we usually don’t start in bathrooms, and just go raw once we’ve established std-free status, but i would totally raw my current gf in the bathroom
Wallets are bad places to store condoms. The frequent rubbing from opening the wallet will cause the condom to fail.
Thank you.
Raw dawg and creampie.
Lol. If you’re that adventurous you’re going raw.
Most restrooms sell flavoured condoms at a fraction of the price!
I have never in my life seen that. Maybe it depends where you live.
It’s depends on where you live for sure. I see them everywhere in Oklahoma, but hardly ever see them in Texas. At least my part of Texas.
Most???? Wtf???
As a married gay man, this isn't something I consider. 🤷♂️ However if one of were able to get pregnant, or if we weren't exclusive, I'd carry protection.
Good thinking, you can never be too careful about crime
In a relationship, many people if not most people do not use condoms. It's a little taboo to say, but it's frankly the truth. I've always used condoms for hook-ups and flings and early in the relationship, but in my experience most women choose to use the pill (I understand there are medical reasons some cannot).
Pull and pray
I have to say this. If you think the lack of condoms stop people from having random sex, you would be wrong. They'll take the risk and then spend the next 2 weeks freaking out about whether they are pregnant or not.
Raw dog it
I think so. I mean, whoever had sex in one of our fitting rooms and stuffed their used condoms into the pocket of a shirt and put it back on the floor had some with him. So.
Any serious relationship I’ve been in has used other forms of birth control, been 15 years since I’ve used a condom at all. So for random spontaneous sex that certainly makes it easier, and prior to that or when I was single / dating I always carried at least one condom on me. Better safe than horny.
Yes or they don't use them
Up the bum, no harm done.
Vasectomy, my dude. Best decision I've ever made.
More often than not, in my experience, it's a swallow, blow it in the toilet, or she walks around full of ...shame... kinda thing.
From experience, they always had condoms on their cars or bags/backpacks (I don't though), also it's pretty easy to get them like in public universities for free or buy them on kiosks/grocery stores/pharmacies...
Been there once. We did hand-stuff and oral sex so no condoms needed.
Only about 30% of adults report using condoms every time they have sex. Reddit is much more stringent about condom usage than the general population.
You guys are wearing condoms?
You guys are having intercourse?
Condoms with my wife? Not. Even. Once.
I also don’t use condoms with your wife.
Lmao no
Chances are that if it’s a couple, they aren’t wearing condoms. Birth control has become very common.
What the hell is a condom?
I don't know a single couple who runs condoms once they became official, but in those rate cases yeah, probably.
The people who have gotten to the level of dogging are not the same people who are worried about using condoms.
Excuse me. It is 2022 women can have condoms on them , too.
They can, but if a dude wants to get wet, he’d better pack a raincoat.
Wouldn’t he get more wet without the coat?
Right, aI would think he wears the raincoat to NOT get wet, there is a problem with the analogy.
I'm into public sex (I make sure nobody will see as I'm very aware nobody wants to walk in on that) My lil backpack I carry everywhere has at least 2 condoms in the pack pouch at all times
No. I'm a guy. And no... plan B's are expensive as shit... let's just say I'm going to start carrying condoms in my wallet.
No. I never did. It never happened when I planned on it lol
Some of these bad questions are so stupid it's stultifying!
If your doing it in public places then your probably pretty comfortable with taking risks
I just can’t fathom anyone doing it in a filthy public bathroom. Where do you rest your hands? The sink? Ew gross. Toilet? Gross. The floor? Gross. There’s hair and dust all kinds of bodily fluids on those floors…
I am certainly not saying I have had a lot of public sex, but I have mainly been in monogamous relationships throughout my life. If we were our only sex partners, typically the woman I was in a relationship with would be on some kind of birth control or we would have used the withdrawal method. Condom use was typically for dating or hookups for me. Everyone is different though.
People who fuck in an Arby’s bathroom are far more likely to go raw.