Is it weird buying a condom for the first time?

The thought of buying a condom for my first time is kinda scary, like isn't it embarrassing? Where do you usually go, or how was your first time buying one? I'm thinking about just manning up and getting one, but eh ; | Should I just go to a local pharmacy like Walgreens? I don't even know what area in the store they will be at, and it would be embarrassing to ask where do you keep your condoms at? Or the look they might give you when you bring it up to the counter, since most of the people working their are middle age-older women. Or should I just go gas station hopping, and seeing if any of them sell it in the bathroom stall? Any advice appreciated.

It's less weird than unexpectedly becoming a father or having it burn when you pee a few days later :)xaos

It's only weird if:

1. You don't plan on using it

2. You delibrately buy a size bigger than you should

It's soooo scary. Just tell that girl of yours either get on the pill or prepare for mothrhood because those ar your only options when I can run. 8)

If you think it'll be awkward, maybe you could ask your mother to buy them for you?

I wasn't scared or embarassed. You're just making a good decision of buying protection instead of getting someone pregnant. Now buying a prenacy test... That's an akward feeling.

You could just buy like chips with it, so you can be like "well, I'm really here for chips, but whil I'm at it... :D

quite the opposite for me. it was like a badge of honor. I had this big goofy smile on my face :P

isn't it embarrassing?

califinest101

That seems kind of counterproductive...XilePrincess

ba-dum-CHING

It's only weird if:

1. You don't plan on using it

2. You delibrately buy a size bigger than you should

3. Ask to try it on before hand to see if it fits

noodlevixen

I added an additional point to your list. Definitely not recommend, unless your really unsure.

:lol: Why would it be awkward or scary? You're buying a product. Man up. If you can't then you're probably not old enough to be having sex...

buy some other stuff along with the condom to make it less noticable.

I'm sure the old lady at walgreens has sold a million boxes of condoms before. You're not special in that regard. Just do it. And besides, even if it is awkward, you'll never have to see her again... or at least until you need some more condoms.

buy some other stuff along with the condom to make it less noticable.

VaguelyTagged

I did this on accident.

I bought a UFC magazine and some gator-aid and it turned out to be a MMA/UFC/Playboy magazine and the cashier said "Busy night".

I didn't get it until I got home and started browsing through the magazine.

No you just walk into the store buy them and walk out, its not as bad as it sounds. There are much more embarssing and weird things you can buy. Like try buying a vibrator for someone. God thats weird.

buy a pregnancy test at the same time to take the focus off the condoms :P

Probably be weird first time. I've never done it, always make the girlfriend buy them :P

the first time i felt weird then after that it was no big deal

some ppl just feel embarassed when they buy them. i never bought any but i know i would get a lil nervous b4 buying some, although i would prolly feel excited after i walk out of the store cuz i know wat im gonna be doing8)

I've never bought condoms by myself.

I usually go with a friend.

Maybe the clerk will think me and him's gonna get down.

That's entertaining.

Fightingfan

It's never been weird for me because I can't use them so I don't buy them. Instead, I have to buy large sized garbage bags which I lubricate with Vaseline.:P

I'm sure the old lady at walgreens has sold a million boxes of condoms before. You're not special in that regard. Just do it. And besides, even if it is awkward, you'll never have to see her again... or at least until you need some more condoms.

BMD004

It's never been weird for me because I can't use them so I don't buy them. Instead, I have to buy large sized garbage bags which I lubricate with Vaseline.:P

BluRayHiDef

:P

buy the magnum size, nobody's gonna be laughing then!F1_2004

Just doubting.

Theres nothing weird about it at all. If your scared of a creepy cashier making a witty statement, just go to a younger cashier.

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It's never been weird for me because I can't use them so I don't buy them. Instead, I have to buy large sized garbage bags which I lubricate with Vaseline.:P

legend26

:P

What can I say? I'm just speaking the truth.:P

All these old people in line kept staring daggers at me at when I got up to the register at Rite Aid so.. yes?

Can be sort of weird the first time, but it really stops fazing you after a little while. For me it depends on the cashier... where I go it's usually either my friend who doesn't care, or my best friends mom. :?

buy some other stuff along with the condom to make it less noticable.

VaguelyTagged

Like earplugs.

Yep, this was an actual purchase for me once. Boy, that got an odd look from the clerk.

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buy some other stuff along with the condom to make it less noticable.

worlock77

Like earplugs.

Yep, this was an actual purchase for me once. Boy, that got an odd look from the clerk.

Its only weird when the clerk or the people you walk past make it weird. I'm 17 and been buying them for about a year with my gf of a year. And i feel like a responsible person buying them, but when the clerk or whoever looks at me funny or even laughs when i walk out ( happened last time i went) they are the ones who make it awkward. How is protecting your self from pregnancy and possible std's funny....I usually get them at CVS too. pretty expensive, like 12-14 bucks for like 12 condoms.

Get some other stuff with it...like a cucumber and some vasaline

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buy some other stuff along with the condom to make it less noticable.

xaos

Like earplugs.

Yep, this was an actual purchase for me once. Boy, that got an odd look from the clerk.

Heh. Although she was standing next to me at the time, so I'm not sure that line would have worked. The earplugs were actually for a concert we were on the way to. The condoms were for after the concert.