Can You Bring Condoms on Planes?

Condoms don’t count as a liquid in hand luggage in the United States. Although some condoms have lube inside the package, the quantity is not enough for TSA to consider condoms liquids. Overall, they are treated the same way wet wipes and sheet masks are treated when going through security.

Overall, it’s better to pack condoms in hand luggage when traveling in the United States. While passengers might worry about condoms counting as liquids, or being exposed by an agent during an inspection, it’s safer to pack condoms on hand luggage. Condoms are susceptible to changes in temperature in the cargo cabin which could potentially affect their efficacy later.

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In general, you don’t need to take out your condoms when going through security in airports in the United States. TSA mostly asks travelers to take out electronics larger than a cellphone and their bag of liquids when going through airport security. Since condoms don’t count as liquids, you don’t have to worry about taking them out, unless an agent asks you to specifically do so.

Yes, you can bring lube in hand and checked luggage when traveling in the United States. However, when you pack lube in hand luggage, it’s subject to the 3-1-1 liquids rule. This means your lube must be under 3.4 ounces / 100 milliliters, and it should be packed together with other toiletries in a clear [amazon link=”B074X786H2″ title=”TSA approved toiletry bag”].