Should I Carry a Condom in my Wallet?

If you’re reading this article then congratulations! You’re getting laid. Or perhaps you’re like me, carrying a condom that gathered nothing but dust for the past decade? Don’t get disheartened at least your optimistic. 

Although I’m joking I get a strange amount of requests from people looking for a wallet that better fits a condom. This got me thinking about the logistics of this and whether or not it’s a good idea in the first place. After reading some articles I think I’ve found the answer.

TL;DR: No, I don’t recommend storing a condom in your wallet. It’s not worth the risk of having little kiddies running about 9 months later. That being said, see below for a select few wallets that solve this problem. 

The Condom Problem

The main issue with carrying a condom comes down to how the condom will cope with being squished between your cards and cash on a daily basis. Wallets offer a tight fit (that’s what she said) so it’s a good reason to believe that storing a condom in a wallet for prolonged periods of time could cause damage, internally, or to the packaging itself. If that was to ever happen then you might as well throw your wallet out – kids ain’t cheap. 

What are condoms made from?

As you’d like to think, Condoms are pretty durable all around. There’s a reason why they stop around 98% of all pregnancies when in use. But let’s not forget, condoms are only made from thin latex (rubber), and if you’ve ever ‘blown one up like a balloon’, you’re probably aware of how fragile they really are when misused.

What the Research Suggests…

My first bit of research led me to an article by Lifestyle regarding the proper storage of a condom. It mentions a few self-explanatory details and then this:

‘Keeping condoms in your wallet is not a good idea, according to the National Institutes of Health. Friction from opening and closing your wallet can cause them to deteriorate in quality. Instead, keep them in a safe container in a bag or purse’. – LifeStyle.

Well, that’s a good start. The first article I come across and they already condom storing Johnnys in a wallet. Let’s keep researching. The next article I read was by a website called KidsHealth. They were pretty blunt with their opinion on the issue saying:

‘Yes. Carrying a condom in your wallet, where it may get folded or sat on, can break or tear the wrapper. But even if the wrapper looks fine, the condom inside might not be. Condoms can get pretty worn out if they’re carried around in a wallet. That means they can break more easily. Another problem with carrying condoms in a wallet is that it’s easy to leave them there for a long time. Older condoms are also more likely to break when used’. – KidsHealth.

Finally, we have an expert from the website ‘British Condoms’, that also supports our hypothesis stating the following:

‘When a man places a condom in his wallet and then places the wallet in his pocket body heat transfers to the latex. This doesn’t happen in one day. It happens over time. So, a man puts his ‘just-in-case’ condom in his wallet and forgets about it until he needs it. Unfortunately for some, that could be months. By the time he gets lucky, he is definitely unlucky’. – British Condoms.

Although no actual scientific research has been done on the issue using common sense here is probably the best way to go. If there’s any chance that you could get a girl pregnant then I’d say to play it safe and store your condoms elsewhere. Either that or just go bareback. 

The Best Wallets for Condoms

If you really must carry a condom then I’ve come up with a few suggestions with which wallets might be best for you. If friction is the issue (and it seems to be) then a lot of wallets exist that provide a pocket of empty space where you can guarantee that no damage will be done to the condom in question. Because of this, we’re limited to more hard case wallets ones made from perhaps wood, plastic, or even metal. Let’s take a look at a few.

Zenlet Wallet

Although quite a small clamshell design the Zenlet could effectively store a wallet. With a sleek design and more than ample functionality, I think the Zenlet could pass the condom test easily. For our full review on this wallet click here.

Flipside Wallet

The Flipside wallet is probably the best wallet for this purpose. This big bulky wallet is more like a mini travel case and should be able to carry all your sexual needs. Check out our full review by clicking here. 

Johnny Wallet

An aptly named wallet, the Johnny Wallet from Loyal Stricklin is a unique leather wallet. Along with its handcrafted nature, full-grain leather, and ability to produce the most beautiful patina, the wallet also offers an internal storage area. Funnily, enough this area is just the right size to store a condom – it’s almost like it was designed like that! For more information check out our full review by clicking here.