Latex condoms can last up to six years if kept in a cool, dry and dark place. But it is safest to use a fresh condom long before its expiration date. Using a condom that has been improperly stored – such as, in a wallet or glove compartment – or that has passed its expiration date poses risks to the structural integrity of the condom, which in turn puts you at risk for irritation, pregnancy and STDs. While there is an increased chance that an expired condom will break, using an expired condom is still better than using no condom at all, say the health experts at Planned Parenthood.