Store condoms in a cool place and out of direct sunlight. Check the expiration date on the condom wrapper or box. Condoms that are past their expiration date may break.

No, spermicide does not provide additional protection against HIV. It can help prevent pregnancy but is not effective in protecting against sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.

Yes, sex partners who both have HIV should still use condoms. Condoms help prevent reinfection with different strains of HIV (known as superinfection) and reduce the risk of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Yes, condoms can protect against many STDs by preventing contact with bodily fluids and infected areas, but they may not fully protect against skin-to-skin STDs like herpes or HPV.