Carrying condoms

[TiltedHalo2805]

I carry my condoms in my purse, even though they're not supposed to get too hot, and I have a black purse and live in Arizona. The condom has been there for a while now, and it's just for emergencies, so I don't really plan on using it. I'm on birth control so I don't rely on it for that, just STDs. I also get checked when I have my yearly gyno check. If I have a boyfriend, I don't use the one(s) I keep in my purse, cause we'll buy a whole box. The one I have is from my friend that she got for free at her campus clinic, so if I ever used that one, I would just go back there so I don't have to pay. It affects me whether or not there's a condom, so I figure I should have one at all times. I'm usually the one that would get pissed if we didn't have sex for that reason, and I'm usually the one that initiates sex, so I better have a condom. If we didn't have one, I definitely wouldn't be satisfied with a hand or blow job. I like sex too much to not have a condom and risk not having sex for such a stupid reason.

 

[frisky]

One idea is to casually walk up behind your partner and kiss them in that spot just below the ear, whilst at the same time slipping a condom into their pocket. There are two ways you can play this out: Either make sure they know about it in a place where there is no way you'll be able to use it for hours, or simply wait for them to find the suprise and hopefully be within grabbing distance when such an event occurs.

Of course, you have to be discrete and you might lose a few to the washing machine here or there if you aren't careful.

 

[je404ucd]

I hope someone has already pointed these things out, in the unfortunate event that no one has I will say these important things.

1. NEVER carry/store a condom in a place it is possible to get pierced or torn. A purse and pocket is a prime example of a place where it can be damaged by keys and/or normal motion.
2. NEVER carry/store a condom in a place it is likely to get hot (like in a pocket, glove compartment of a car, or out in direct sunlight),
3. Don't refridgerator or freeze condoms. Just as prolonged heat can break down a condom, extreme cold can too.

There are condom protectors available for purchase or hand out. My college's Safe Sex Program hands them out on national AIDS day (and if they still have some you can just pick them up at the office on campus).

Basic rule of condoms is "If there is a chance of a condom being damaged, throw it away and get another that you are sure is intact."

That said, I keep my condoms in a drawer, so that they are there when I need them. Now if I was going over to a girl's place, I would make sure to bring a pack over. While I wouldn't expect my partner to provide the condoms, I am not sure how comfortable I would be having sex with a girl that relies on her partner (assuming she has had past partners) for condoms. Even if they are never used, I would rather see a "backup" pack at her place than nothing at all.

 

[ozbloke1980]

Well it never hurts to always have them on hand. But in summer I tend to keep them in the frdge.

 

[aces23245]

I keep my travel stash in an old altoids case, which I usually have in a breast pocket; when I'm not wearing a pocketed shirt I carry it in a pant pocket. I also keep a small vial of cloves, a very small tube of body oil, two moiste towelettes and a disposable package of lubrecant.the cloves have to be replaced every 3 months or so, if I've hit a dry spot so to speak, I disgard the old condems and lube, and replace both of em with a fresh supply. sometimes I can even fit a few breathmints in there, dependant on the brand of lube
as I'm severely allergic to latex powder, and there's still a little on those cheap condems, I always carry "the ten spirit tin" with me when I'm not at work. when I'm at work it sits in a jacket pocket unless I forget to take it out; in that event it just looks like a harmless case of breathmints and no-one's the wiser

 

[Munachi]

in my own and limited experience very few guys carry condoms with them. i find it quite surprising actually, but most ons i had i had to supply the condoms, and if i did not have any, or if i had just one and that had become unusable for whatever reason, well, then we had a problem... i guess some people reason that the chances of getting laid are not that high and thus they see no need to carry condoms, but after all especially then if it happens it is even more annoying to spoil it through such a detail.

anyway, i don't always have them with me when at home, because i know i have them in my apartment so my place is always an option, and i know where to get them... when i travel however, they belong into my basic packing list. that doesn't mean that i travel mainly for sex, or that i have sex all the time while traveling. just, as i said, if i meet someone i don't want the whole trouble of having to find a condom somewhere in a strange country late at night...

 

[VirginDebs]

I carry 1 in my purse. And I have a drawer in my bedroom with various things in it - including 1 pack of normal condoms, 1 pack of flavoured condoms and some lube!

 

[Mr.L.J.M]

yeah, just carry them around in your purse... just be careful not to put them next to anything sharp... heard th story where a women left one in her purse and a fountain pen pierced it, she didnt know... unwanted pregnancy...oh dear...

oh yeah.. dont let them expire if its a long time between rolls in the sack...

 

[rakastuja]

I used to always have a condom or two with. And couple extra in bedroom. However it seems I have given up idea of getting sex out there since I never seem to carry condoms around anymore.

 

[Cakegirl]

I keep a couple in a zipped up pocket in my handbag, with my lip gloss.

And I have a box in the drawer in my bedside table.

And I just found out a friend gave my FB a little box as a gag gift, so that's good

 

[A_Kefka]

I'm a guy, and wanted to say something on here. I usually have my own condoms if there is even a slight chance I'm getting laid, wouldn't want to miss out because we don't have any.

A few women on here have expressed the sentiment that "if the guy wants sex then he should be the one buying the protection." Even though I get my own, thats a bad way to look at it, unless you are sleeping withguys when you don't want sex just as much as he does. anyone who wants to havbe sex should have what they need to do it, not hope the other does.

 

[rakastuja]

A few women on here have expressed the sentiment that "if the guy wants sex then he should be the one buying the protection." Even though I get my own, thats a bad way to look at it, unless you are sleeping withguys when you don't want sex just as much as he does. anyone who wants to havbe sex should have what they need to do it, not hope the other does.

How many of you guys pay half of your girlfriends pills?

My opinion: in short relationship it really doesnt matter since its not a big money. Usually both have some condoms already. They are used first. Then next condoms are bought by a person who happens to go near market next time.

In long term relationship its just fair if costs are split.

Dunno if this is a bit same thing as with if guy may, should or must buy drinks in bar... (I have to like the guy, if I allow him to buy me a drink.)

 

[turboguy]

Been there done that.........haven't had to worry about condoms for a long time. However, when I did, I did the normal guy trick....in the wallet. I was aware of the danger/damage factor, and would switch it out on a fairly regular basis just to be on the safe side. Funny thing is, the entire time I carried one in the wallet, I never really needed "that" one. When sex happened, it seemed me and my partner were at one of our homes and had access to condoms stored in the convintional matter, nightstand, under bed, in closet (didn't want mom and dad to find them....LOL)

When I got divorced, I bought a box, but some in the house, some in the truck (it was winter time), one in my wallet, ect. There was one time that a one night stand happened, and she asked, so you have a condom....up I went and got my wallet. It was dark and we had been drinking....stubling around in a wierd house looking for my wallet....LOL....she was like...I have some...come back here....LOL......we used mine cuz by then I already found the wallet.

Now married again, it is the pill only, and right now...nothing cuz we are trying to get prego. When I got my dick pierced, I had to buy some unlubricated condoms to protect the peircing until it healed....into the nightstand they went. We have used them on occasion when threesomes happen or whatever....but they are handy cuz the bedroom is within walking distance of any room in the house if we aren't in there already.

Now here is a funny thing.....there is one guy that we have fucked around with on 3 occasions....the first two there was no intercourse between him and L. The third time we went that distance. This guy as an average length dick, but is VERY thick. We were actually out out of town and didn't really think anything was gonna happen.......anyways......I asked him if he had a condom.....yup.....in his wallet......LOL. He gets it......and for the life of the three of us.....we can not get it on him.......he bought "normal" sized condoms and carries them....when he should carry "magnum" size. We gave him some shit about that, and think we made our point to him that he needs to be more responsible about his protection as well as ours and anyone esle he may end up being with.

Okay.....done with that....that ended up being a million times longer then I thought I would post. RAMBLING ON!!!


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Edited to say......also when divorced, if I went out and thought there was a slight possiblility of gettin laid, I would toss a couple in the glove box or pocket...whatever......If they weren't used....back into the stash they went. Didn't make it a regular thing to carry them.....Could always run to Circle K if needed....LOL

 

[Cenobite]

Well I decided quite some time ago that if I was going to have a sex life I was going to be responsible. Since then I usually check to see if any condoms are on special, or if I'm lacking in any particular variety, and buy some if need be.

A bit costly yes, but I manage to keep most of them in a small backpack, but occasionally just take a box or a few with me places.

Unfortunately I just broke up with my GF of 3 months late last week, not long after we'd gone and got ourselves checked up too.
Good thing I had my collection, she'd not known she had chlamydia (sp?), so I guess it's a good thing I was prepared.

In this day and age you can't afford to just wing it, you want sex, you either know both of you are clean, or go for condoms.

 

[Guest]

I'm newly single and have never used a condom in my life I want to be prepared for if I meet someone and things get hot and heavy. How do you lovely Lit ladies carry your condoms?

Let's hope the man is prepared!

I remember when I got divorced, and thought the same. But if you really think about it, you're not going to know what size to get--only he will. Not wanting to assume anything, but if you just go out looking to get laid, you best buy every size you see in the store to be on the safe side. That condom breaks, you could be in some deep trouble.

 

[Amonara]

I'll admit, I assume that most men will be responsible and carry their own condoms, but as someone concerned for my own sexual safety I think its my responsibility to be prepared as well. I always have at the very least one condom in the small zip up compartment in my purse. That way my mind is at ease and I'm prepared for anything the evening (or day for that matter) may bring.

 

[naxalite0906]

At home, I keep the condoms (and lube, and toys) in a dresser drawer next to the bed. Easily accessible, but not easily discovered.

Sorry but this made me smile.. Not easily discovered although it seems this is where everyone seems to keep them.. Not that we should be embarassed about people seeing condoms.. everyone should need them at some point..

Me and my partner just stock up when we need them.. We try and get them from as many free sources as possible, otherwise we just get a big box in the supermarket..
The one thing I think is that both men and women should have them, then if something happens like one unexpectedly tears or one party is without, then the other party can provide.. It is no biggie, just common sense. I understand that some women expect it to be the man's job to do it, and fair enough. I'd also understand if i was denied sex for not having one, but who is responsible for them is just a petty issue which is solved easily by both parties having them...

On a side note, I paid in a different way when my GF was on the depo by how it affected her, and still does. It hurt me so much to see how bad an effect it had on the person I loved. Watching her confidence dissappear by the day due to the effects.. And before u say anything, it was entirely her choice to use it..

 

[coolbluewaters]

condoms

It may be conveinent to carry condoms around in your wallet and such but heat of any type other then the normal heat created by two bodies during intercourse breaks down the latex. so the best place for them is next to the bed, bathroom or someplace that is cool. But you can take the chance of carrying them with you...

 

[Brinnie]

I don't carry them around, nor do I keep a stash at home. I do not have "unexpected" sex, though. I only have sex with men I've come to know. And I expect them to provide their own condoms. Why should I incur the added expense? They want nooky, they can pay for the protection.

And actually, most men today carry at least one or two in their wallets anyway.

I don't buy them because most men have a preference for a certain brand or type. After all, if the man you pick up has an allergic reaction to latex, and that's all you have, well, the erotic mood is killed rather quickly. I've just never undstood why I, as a woman, need to take responsibility for something any man should know to do.

Sounds harsh, I know, but it's just my opinion.

Nahh, SexyChele, I'm with you.

Men ought to know what they like, what fits them, and they should have it.

Now, one friend showed up last December for a booty weekend without any. I picked him up at the train station, we made a stop at the grocery store, and, in hopes of making some highschool checkout boy's night funnier, also got hershey's syrup and whipped cream. And of course he paid for stuff!

no, no, no, no, no, no,
no, no, no, no, no,
NO, FUCKING NO!

How bout' this?

CARRY THEM JUST TO BE SAFE, HUH?

Don't depend on ANYONE to protect your body besides YOURSELF! And even then... With that logic, I'm not so sure, you CAN trust yourself.

It's common fucking sense... Ask anyone with AIDS what they think about this.... "i have aids, the guy should have brought a condom, har, har"

NO. You should have.​