Condom Snorting Challenge: Why You Should Not Inhale Condoms

When is using a condom a bad idea? When you are trying to snort it up your nose and pull it out through your mouth. If you ask, "why would anyone ever do that," then you obviously haven't heard of the "Condom Snorting Challenge."

This is what you would do if you wanted to participate in this "Challenge" and demonstrate to everyone that you have absolutely no proper judgment. You would unwrap a new condom (because a used condom would be even worse) inhale it up one nostril and then try to pull it out through your pharynx and mouth, all the while filming it to then post the video on YouTube or some other social media platform.

This "Condom Challenge" is actually not new and has been around for a number of years, because stupidity doesn't go away that easily. Back in 2013, Alex Alvarez wrote for ABC News about how a YouTube video uploaded in June 2007 showed the act and how the Challenge may have gotten more attention when YouTuber "Savannah Strong" posted on April 8, 2013, a video of her snorting a condom to the tune of Taylor Swift's "22."

Doesn't that look wonderful? If you want to see what it looks like in action, a number of videos (such as this one) pop up on YouTube when you search for "condom snorting" but beware they may make you wince.

Gee, what could go wrong when inhaling an object made of latex rubber and covered in lubricant and spermicide?

The only possible addition to this list would be medications like nasal sprays, but only when your doctor recommends them and there is a true medical indication. Otherwise, anything else that goes up your nose can damage the sensitive inner lining of your nose, cause an allergic reaction, or result in an infection. I've already written for Forbes about the dangers of snorting chocolate and similar concerns apply to most other substances.

Now, imagine stuffing up your nose something that is larger than your nostril opening and designed not to break. That would be as foolish as, well, trying to inhale a condom. The condom could easily get stuck in your nose or your throat, blocking your breathing or causing you to choke.

-forbes

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