How to Buy Condoms Discreetly

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Buying condoms is a personal thing, so you may feel a little nervous about doing something so personal in public. If you are nervous about buying condoms, you can do it discreetly. Follow these steps and you'll be in and out of the store with as little attention on your condom purchase as possible.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1
Research what kinds of condoms you want before you go to the store. Search the internet and pick out a brand and style that is right for you so you don't have to spend a lot of time looking at various types of condoms when you're at the store.
Step2
Grab a cart or a basket when you get to the store. You will want to buy a few other items than just condoms so you don't draw attention to the fact that you are buying condoms. Essential items like toothpaste, deodorant and other toiletries are good complimentary items to buy along with your condoms.
Step3
Make quick work of grabbing the condoms from the shelf. Don't linger in the area. Find what you want quickly and put it into your cart or basket. Keep moving and you won't make it obvious what you are doing.
Step4
Act naturally when at the checkout counter. Direct your attention to a magazine or other item in the checkout line while the cashier is scanning your items. Be nonchalant about the whole purchase.

Tips & Warnings

  • Stores with self-checkouts are your friends. You can be much more discreet about your purchases if you are able to scan them and bag them yourself.
  • If you can wait a few days for your condoms, purchase them online. This is by far the most discreet method, as you don't even have to leave your house.
  • Don't let the nervousness you feel when buying condoms make you decide not to use condoms at all. You should always use a condom and practice safe sex.

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