Beth's Funny Story About Trying to Discreetly Store Condoms

I always love reading your responses and advice to many of my questions under my Reader's Stories and Tips Category. This week, I thought that I would share with you Beth's response to my question: Where Do You Store Your Condoms? This was Beth's charming story:

When I first started using condoms I carried several in my pocketbook. Our new puppy managed to get the strip of packets out of my purse and flung them all over the house. Not exactly the way I had planned to tell my mum what I was up to.

Sort of the old, "my dog ate my homework excuse!"  Even though we can find some humor in Beth's story, it also carries an important message about the need to safely store condoms. Did you know that a properly stored condom (one kept in its original, sealed package in a cool, dry and dark place) can usually last up to 4 years?

So I thank Beth for sharing her story, and now I want to HEAR FROM YOU! Where do you store your favorite condom type? Are you discreet? Do you have a special hiding spot like a condom cube, case or compact?

• Before condom use, where do you keep your condoms? Please share!

Also, you can find more opportunities to share your experiences, thoughts or tips in any of my articles located under the "Reader's Stories and Tips" link found on the left of the homepage of this site. You can respond to ANY or all of the questions being asked in my articles. Make sure to check back to see if your comment is being shared with the world. You can also sign up for my free Contraception Newsletter - as I will include a "Spotlight Section" in the newsletter that will include my favorite or most helpful tips/experiences shared over the week.  See if your comment has been chosen!

Some additional questions waiting for your thoughts:

• What is Preventing You From Getting a Vasectomy?
• What Led You to Choose an IUD?
• Does Your Doctor Require a Pap Smear for Your Pill Prescription?
• What Factors Lead to Your Decision to Use the Pill?
• Have You Experienced Birth Control Failure?
• Secrets to Natural Planning Success
• How You Talked to Your Doctor About Birth Control

_{Condom in Wallet Photo © 2010 Dawn Stacey}