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You still have excellent options. Latex-free condoms made from polyisoprene or polyurethane protect just as effectively against pregnancy and STIs, and many people find they transmit warmth better than latex. If you or your partner notice itching, burning, or irritation after using standard condoms, switch to latex-free and see the difference.
Water-based and silicone-based lubricants are both condom-safe – and adding lube reduces friction, which makes condoms feel better and break less often. The one rule: never use oil-based products (massage oil, coconut oil, Vaseline) with latex condoms, because oil weakens latex fast. Condoms are also great on shared sex toys for easy cleanup.
Somewhere cool, dry, and out of direct sunlight – a bedside drawer is perfect, a wallet or glovebox is not, because heat and friction degrade latex. Check the expiry date on the foil before use, and open the wrapper with your fingers rather than teeth or scissors. A properly stored, in-date condom from a quality brand is a genuinely reliable piece of safety equipment.
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