Additional Tips Never use Vaseline, mineral oil, massage oil, cold cream, or other oil-based products as lubricants. If the condom breaks or any ejaculate spills during intercourse, the man should pull out immediately. Female partners should insert an applicator-full of contraceptive cream or foam for extra protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases if the breakage or leakage occurred during vaginal intercourse. Condoms should be stored in a cool, dry place. Do not store condoms in the glove compartment of a car, or in other places that may accumulate heat.
Heat weakens the latex, which makes the condom more likely to break.
Be sure to check the expiration date on the condom package. Condoms may be purchased very inexpensively and privately on campus at the pharmacy in SDSU Student Health Services and from condom vending machines located in the restrooms at SDSU Aztec Center. You may also purchase them from any local grocery or convenience store. In addition, animal skin condoms have higher rates of breakage. This would manifest itself in a rash, irritation or itching by one or both partners.