Condoms . . .
	have an expiration date.
	don't have an expiration date.
	Old condoms can be dry, brittle or weakened and can break more easily. Don't use a condom if the expiration date has passed.
You should keep condoms . . .
	anywhere you want (like in a wallet or glove compartment).
	somewhere where they will stay cool and dry (like in a drawer).
	Don't leave condoms in hot places like your wallet or in your car. Condoms should be treated gently and kept in a cool, dry place. Women can use a condom keeper to protect them in a purse.
It is better to open a condom package . . .
	with your fingers.
	with scissors.
	Open a condom carefully using your fingers. It's very easy to tear the condom inside. If you do tear a condom while opening the wrapper, throw that condom away and get a new one.
For complete protection, condoms should be put on the penis . . .
	before it is erect.
	after it is erect.
	A condom should be put on an erect (hard) penis before there is any contact with a partner's genital area.
When putting on a condom, you should . . .
	put the rolled-up condom on the tip of the penis, and if it doesn't unroll, flip it over.
	test the condom to see which side unrolls ( without touching the penis) then put it on.
	Don't flip a condom over after it has touched the penis. Make sure you understand how the condom unrolls before putting it on the tip of the erect penis.
It is best to use . . .
	only oil-based products (like hand lotion) to add lubrication to condoms.
	only water-based products (like K-Y® jelly) to add lubrication to condoms.
	Don't use oil-based products, like baby or cooking oils, hand lotion or petroleum jelly (like Vaseline®) as lubricants with latex condoms. The oil quickly weakens latex and can cause condoms to break.

How did you do? Want to learn more? Check out some of these links:

Tips on negotiating condom use with a partner.
Basic "Dos and Don'ts" of condom use.
All about female condoms.

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