Since we were able to get through the security kabuki that is TSA in Albuquerque in a flash, I had time to wander the gate area and I stopped at a Hudson's newsstand. In addition to the regular books, magazines, bottled water and eye drops, I noticed they sold Trojan condoms.
Can airport scanner detect condoms?
Nope, the foil packages will show up on the x-ray but the techs know what they are. So they ignore them. No one will look at you and say you are too young to have condoms, unless your mother finds them.
Are condoms allowed in flights?
When it comes to carrying condoms on a plane, the official word from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is that you are allowed to bring them with you. There are no restrictions on the type or quantity of condoms you can bring in your carry-on or checked luggage.
Are condoms classed as liquids?
Unlike other things like liquids, there are no restrictions or limits on carrying condoms when you fly, no matter where you're going or what type of luggage you'll use.
Can TSA see condoms in bag?
Nope, the foil packages will show up on the x-ray but the techs know what they are. So they ignore them. No one will look at you and say you are too young to have condoms, unless your mother finds them. No one else cares if you have condoms and there is no law stating an age to buy them in most places.
Can you be denied to buy condoms?
If they do ask, remember that the cashier cannot legally refuse to sell you condoms if you decide not to provide your ID. While there are no legal age requirements for buying condoms, there are laws that govern when someone can legally have sex. This is referred to as the age of consent.
Do airports sell condoms?
What places don t have condoms locked up?
Want proof? Just visit CVS's biggest competitors: Walgreens and Rite Aid. 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.
Why do airport bathrooms sell condoms?
Condom machines are often placed in public toilets, subway stations, railway stations and airports as a public health measure to promote safe sex. Many pharmacies also keep one outside, for after-hours access. Rare examples exist that dispense internal condoms.
Where is the best place to carry condoms?
So what's the best way to carry condoms? Start by keeping a supply at home in a bedside drawer or somewhere they won't be affected by temperature changes and humidity. Then, before you go out, put a few in your purse or jacket pocket.
Can I buy condoms if I’m 14?
You DO NOT have to be 18 to buy 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.
Can I buy condoms if I’m 17?
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. Individually, condoms usually cost a dollar or more.
How to buy condoms without getting caught?
Another thing you can do is get a basket and put a big bag of candy in it so you can hide the condoms underneath. That way, if you do run into someone they won't see what you're buying, and you can wait to check out until the person you know leaves. You can also buy condoms online (if you have a credit card).