The 13 Best Responses To “Don’t Wash Condoms” Warning From CDC
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Rubber Remix
August 7th, 2018 – As students head back to school, we’re hoping that any Sex-Ed class they might take won’t tell them to wash their condoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some people have, in fact, been following some very ill-advised safe sex pointers.
The CDC STD Twitter account felt the need to set the record on remixing rubbers. But they did so in a more professional manner.
We say it because people do it: Don’t wash or reuse #condoms! Use a fresh one for each #sex act. https://t.co/o3SPayRf9m pic.twitter.com/AwkPqE9YMl
— CDC STD (@CDCSTD) July 23, 2018
The linked article includes fact sheets on condom effectiveness, how to use condoms and other contraceptives, and additional resources for STD prevention.
“There’s no way you can confirm the integrity of the condom for protection against pregnancy once it has been used, removed, washed, and replaced,” Dr. Alyssa Dweck, a board-certified OB-GYN, told BuzzFeed News. “Now you have to get this flimsy thing — that’s washed and not lubricated — on the penis … it’s not impossible but very challenging.”
“Incorrect use, such as reusing a condom or using more than one at a time, diminishes the protective effect of condoms by leading to condom breakage, slippage, or leakage,” Dr. Elizabeth Torrone, an epidemiologist with the CDC’s Division of STD Prevention, added.
If you’re looking for feedback from someone other than a doctor, look no further than Twitter. Users were more than happy to share their thoughts on people washing condoms, and we’re happy to present you with the best of the best.
Well, what the hell am I supposed to with all these condoms in the dishwasher now?
— What a Stupid Time to be Alive (@mrd125) July 25, 2018
— Rane Phobos♠🦄💜 (@RanePhobos) July 24, 2018
— Jo’Marr (@SimplyJoMarr) July 25, 2018
“Hold on babe, let me just grab one off the clothes line…”
— Charles Hall (@CharlesHaHaHall) July 25, 2018
. . . Oh, no. We will give you condoms FOR FREE. Find a clinic: https://t.co/0N1U3E5VcW pic.twitter.com/AI4gsoTQH6
— Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan (@mippadvocates) August 2, 2018
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— anna (@actual_anna) July 25, 2018
Last yr the tide pod challenge, this year washing and reusing condoms. What a place America is
— Samantha (@Samaymay1234) August 6, 2018
So, washing and reusing condoms is a thing now… didn’t you listen to @icecube when he told you what ain’t cool fool on the Friday soundtrack! #CmonMan! pic.twitter.com/6uNJ6mgGDC
— Dan Stevens (@BWsportsDan) August 2, 2018
In the year of our lord, two thousand and eighteen, people are washing condoms?????????? What in the 17th century is going on???? https://t.co/GRaABk3QJu
— DesiBAE (@sarcasticstyle) July 31, 2018
— Latinarants (@latinarants) July 25, 2018
I am going to start a GoFundMe account so that I can buy all of these people new condoms because we really don’t want them reproducing…
— Kathy Robinson (@librarian_kathy) August 2, 2018
people are really out here reusing condoms? i- pic.twitter.com/3rv9YLUFPY
— Mega Gay™️ (@axcayt) July 27, 2018