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what will happen if you flush a condom

by Prof. Brigitte Considine MD Published 4 years ago Updated 3 years ago

Constantly flushing condoms down your toilet will most likely cause a buildup of latex in your pipes and septic tank, which may lead to clogs and a failing septic system. The safest way to dispose of a condom is to wrap it in a few pieces of toilet paper before placing it into your trash bin.

Will a condom come back up if you flush it?

Condoms won't come back up after you flush them down the toilet. Instead, they will “stick” to the pipes or septic tank. However, if your toilet is already clogged, it may come back up.

Can you flush condom in toilet?

No. Flushing condoms down the toilet will lead to a clogged plumbing system especially if you do it more than once. Condoms do not dissolve in the sewer system which can cause backups into your home and to those of your neighbors. Condoms are made not to leak or allow liquids in or out.

How many condoms can you flush?

Never flush a condom down the toilet. It's not safe for you and our environment. We hope you learned a thing or two about disposing of used condoms. So, start doing the right thing if you aren't already doing so.

Do condoms burn in fire?

Latex is highly flammable. And guess what, condoms are made of latex. If you ever find yourself trapped on a deserted island or somewhere out in the jungle (a very real possibility if you go hiking), you'll need some fire in order to stay warm at night or to cook your meals.

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