Can you get in trouble for buying condoms?

You should not get carded for buying condoms and a clerk cannot legally refuse to sell them to you without looking at your ID. A checkout person also shouldn’t ask your age—and if they do, you don’t have to answer.

Do they ask for age when buying condoms?

Know that you should not be carded or questioned about your age when buying condoms. A cashier cannot legally refuse to sell you condoms if you don’t show them your ID. If the cashier does ask your age, there’s no need for you to answer.

Can you buy condoms at 24?

You can buy condoms at any age. Condoms are available in drugstores, Planned Parenthood health centers, other community health centers, some supermarkets, and from vending machines.

Should I be nervous buying condoms?

Buying condoms is a normal thing to do if you are engaging in sexual activity, but it’s also normal to feel a little awkward while purchasing them. Luckily, though, there are ways to do so without feeling nervous or bringing much attention to yourself.

Why did Walmart start lock up condoms?

Walmart does not have a corporate policy on securing condoms, said spokeswoman Tara Aston. “It’s a store-by-store basis and it’s actually based on we lock up items that are high-theft items and that’s going to be different for each store,” she said. The Walgreens at Shaw and Villa avenues had condoms on an open shelf.

What store does not lock condoms?

Walgreens has “a corporate, across the board policy to make sure that condoms are not locked up and they are accessible to customers,” spokesperson Vivika Vergara tells POZ.

Do you have to say Your Age when buying condoms?

If the cashier does ask your age, there’s no need for you to answer. If you do want to say something, you can remind them that there is no age restriction on buying condoms. Or, if you feel uncomfortable, simply leave and buy condoms elsewhere. Know which condoms you want to buy before you go into a shop.

Can a cashier legally refuse to sell you condoms?

A cashier cannot legally refuse to sell you condoms if you don’t show them your ID. If the cashier does ask your age, there’s no need for you to answer. If you do want to say something, you can remind them that there is no age restriction on buying condoms. Or, if you feel uncomfortable, simply leave and buy condoms elsewhere.

Is it normal to be embarrassed to buy condoms?

Realize that buying condoms is a normal part of having a responsible sex life. You may feel a little embarrassed to go up to a counter to buy condoms. But chances are the cashier and other people in line won’t notice or care about the fact you’re buying condoms.

Can a condom be too tight or too loose?

In short, don’t buy condoms that are too tight or too loose. Tight condoms are prone to breaking and tearing, while loose condoms may simply slip off. What’s more, a condom that doesn’t fit correctly can make your sexual experience much less pleasurable. You need a condom that fits comfortably. Does wearing two condoms make sex safer?