How do condoms expire?
A condom expires when it passes its expiry date. All condoms generally go through rigorous testing before they are released for sale/distribution. Condoms are given expiration dates in order to give consumers an idea of how long the condom should last for, before it becomes ineffective. We buy them for a reason of course and therefore the expiration date is basically a disclaimer saying “We may not be able to do the job you bought me for after this date”. For more information, take a look at our post on Expired Condoms and the Risks attached to using them past the expiry date. And we suggest never use expired condoms, or the products near the expire time.
Normally condom’s self life time is 5 years, we think the 2nd and 3rd years are the best time to use it.