1. Condoms, unlike milk or medication, do not have an expiration date.
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2. Latex condoms work against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) by keeping blood, a man's semen, and a woman's vaginal fluids -- all of which can carry bacteria and viruses -- from passing from one person to another.
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False

3. Condoms are not regulated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration as medical devices.
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False

4. Latex is rubber, that’s why condoms are sometimes called “rubbers”.
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False

5. Condoms are also made of polyurethane or natural membrane (called "lambskin," but actually made of sheep intestine).
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6. Natural skin condoms are as effective as latex condoms in reducing the risk of STDs.
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False

7. Some people are allergic to latex.
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8. Some condoms have lubricants added and some have spermicide (a chemical that kills sperm) added.
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9. Lubricants may help make sex more pleasurable, but they do not help prevent condoms from breaking, nor do they help prevent irritation.
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10. If an unlubricated condom is used, a water-based lubricant (such as K-Y Jelly), available without prescription in drugstores, can be used but is not required for the proper use of the condom. Petroleum-based jelly (such as Vaseline), baby oil, lotions, cooking oils, or cold creams should not be used because these products can weaken latex and cause the condom to tear easily.
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11. Spermicides do not necessarily protect against STDs.
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12. Condoms should be stored in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
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13. Because of possible exposure to extreme heat and cold, glove compartments of cars are not a good place to store condoms.
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False

14. Condoms shouldn't be kept in a pocket, wallet or purse for more than a few hours at a time.
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15. You should use a new condom for every act of vaginal, anal and oral (penis-mouth contact) sex.
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16. You should not unroll the condom before placing it on the penis.
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17. You should put the condom on before the penis is erect.
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18. If the condom does not have a reservoir top, it’s a good practice to pinch the tip enough to leave a half-inch space for semen to collect.
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19. It is not necessary to eliminate any air in the tip of the condom.
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20. After ejaculation and before the penis gets soft, you should grip the rim of the condom and carefully withdraw.
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21. To remove the condom, you should gently pull it off the penis, being careful that semen doesn't spill out.
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False

22. You should wrap the condom in a tissue and throw it in the trash where others won't handle it.
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False

23. It’s OK to flush condoms down the toilet.
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False

24. Afterward handling used condoms, you should wash your hands with soap and water.
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False

25. Latex condoms are the only form of contraception now available that human studies have shown to be highly effective in protecting against the transmission of HIV (the virus that causes AIDs) and other STDs.
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