# Saran wrap used as a condom? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [December 10, 2003, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073 "2003-12-10T02:49:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![eman77](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f04885/32.png) [@eman77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eman77)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073/1 "2003-12-10T02:49:56Z")
I read something about that in FHM magazine today. Would it work? I mean I guess you would need a certain technique. They should have books out : “The art of wrapping your penis with saran wrap”. They could make millions. So would it actually work and if it does what are the downsides? ---
**Author:** ![ekow2kn3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ecc23a/32.png) [@ekow2kn3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekow2kn3)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073/2 "2003-12-10T03:03:46Z")
it will work, you have to get the non microwaveable kind though, because the microwaveable kind has holes in it ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Duality](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mr.duality/32/4098_2.png) [@Mr.Duality](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Duality)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073/3 "2003-12-10T03:27:47Z")
Iirc, saran wrap can cause severe irritation to a vagina. You’re looking for trouble if you trust it to do the same job as a condom. I’m tempted to use stronger, more insulting language. ---
**Author:** ![Uncommon\_Sense](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Uncommon\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncommon_Sense)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073/4 "2003-12-10T04:30:29Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Mr. Duality \* > \*\* > > I’m tempted to use stronger, more insulting language. \*\* For the purpose of what? ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073/5 "2003-12-10T05:03:56Z")
I think there was a reference to this practice in the original “Greased Lightning” song from the stage production of Grease. The movie Grease left it out, except for a dance move Travolta does, sort of a pelvic thrust again some plastic wrap. I get this info from a documentary about ‘Grease’, I never heard the stage song myself. This brings up the question, did they have plastic wrap in the 50s? I could search, but I don’t feel like it. ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073/6 "2003-12-10T05:09:26Z")
…of course, I mention that Grease stuff simply as interesting related facts, not to say it proves anything. ---
**Author:** ![Thylacinewas\_taken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@Thylacinewas\_taken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thylacinewas_taken)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073/7 "2003-12-10T05:13:45Z")
Wow, I’m always surprised when someone else has one of my crazy, far-fetched ideas that I’d never speak aloud! It’s funnier when they’re published in magazines.😉 ---
**Author:** ![KenGr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecc23a/32.png) [@KenGr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KenGr)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073/8 "2003-12-10T06:59:49Z")
No one has mentioned the movie “Booty Call” yet? Jamie Foxx? Of course, he starts out using plastic wrap as an oral shield for … ahem… female body parts and ends up with a full body condom. It’s actually even funnier than it sounds. ---
**Author:** ![pkbites](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pkbites/32/204_2.png) [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073/9 "2003-12-10T08:05:27Z")
For the love of Zod! Am I the oldest person on these boards? I’m only 43 for Christ sake! Back in the 70’s (when the worst thing that you could do to a girl was make her pregnant. Everything else was taken care of with a shot in the butt!) plastic wrap was routinely used as a condom. Especially when you were getting some when you didn’t expected to. I don’t recommend it, but still, it worked. I never knocked anyone up until after I was married. The fun part came when you got home and tried taking it off. Try unwrapping cling wrap off a cum soaked ding-a-ling. _sigh_! The 70’s.🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Fang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/96bed5/32.png) [@Fang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fang)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073/10 "2003-12-10T08:22:11Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by pkbites \* > \*\*when the worst thing that you could do to a girl was make her pregnant. Everything else was taken care of with a shot in the butt \*\* These days a shot in the butt will keep her from getting pregnant, but doesn’t provide protection against STDs. I’m so mature. ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 8:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073/11 "2003-12-10T08:31:58Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ekow2kn3 \* > \*\*it will work, you have to get the non microwaveable kind though, because the microwaveable kind has holes in it \*\* Also it isn’t a good idea to put your penis in a microwave oven - exposure to microwaves can cause sterility. ---
**Author:** ![netscape\_6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8c91f0/32.png) [@netscape\_6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/netscape_6)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 8:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073/12 "2003-12-10T08:42:10Z")
putting your penis in the microwave might be good idea if you want something similer to a castration, but quicker and with burns. ---
**Author:** ![netscape\_6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8c91f0/32.png) [@netscape\_6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/netscape_6)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073/13 "2003-12-10T08:44:45Z")
oh much cheaper, and a slight but increadibly small chance of super powers. you might become pee pee man, able to raise the ocean level in a signal pit stop. ---
**Author:** ![Achilles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/dc4da7/32.png) [@Achilles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Achilles)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073/14 "2003-12-10T11:03:48Z")
Hot-dog… hee-hee ---
**Author:** ![CaptBushido](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a88e4f/32.png) [@CaptBushido](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptBushido)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073/15 "2003-12-10T13:00:35Z")
Actually, I think the burns and sterility will be the least of your concerns if you are able to get into the microwave and _shut the door completely_, in order to start it. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Amberlei](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e56c9b/32.png) [@Amberlei](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amberlei)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073/16 "2003-12-10T13:02:37Z")
A quick web search seems to suggest that this isn’t a great idea. While saran wrap has been tested effective in stopping viruses ([http://www.ninecircles.ca/Infoline/FAQ/2\_How%20can%20I%20protect%20myself%20against%20HIV%20and%20STD.htm](http://www.ninecircles.ca/Infoline/FAQ/2_How%20can%20I%20protect%20myself%20against%20HIV%20and%20STD.htm)) it seems that there are other problems associated with using it as a condom. It’s rather hard to apply properly, can cause extreme irritation, and breaks easily. Something to consider; If you can’t afford to buy a proper condom, can you afford the increased possibility of becoming a parent? [http://www.wackyuses.com/wf\_saran.html](http://www.wackyuses.com/wf_saran.html) > [@](#): > > Rumor contends that a piece of Saran Wrap can be used as an impromptu condom. It does not work. Plastic film does not withstand the friction of sexual intercourse nor does it provide an adequate barrier against sperm. [http://www.canadiancondom.com/LearnAboutNF/BarrierMaleCondom.htm](http://www.canadiancondom.com/LearnAboutNF/BarrierMaleCondom.htm) > [@](#): > > Saran wrap is not a substitute for a condom. Saran wrap has plenty of tiny holes, tears easily, and is awkward to use. [http://www.scarleteen.com/boyfriend/adv\_wrap.html](http://www.scarleteen.com/boyfriend/adv_wrap.html) > [@](#): > > plastic wrap in regards to sex is only useful in one way: that’s as a barrier for vaginal oral sex [http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Health/TeenHealth/HSex/bcmiscon.html](http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Health/TeenHealth/HSex/bcmiscon.html) > [@](#): > > Saran wrap and balloons are not good condoms. They don’t fit, can easily be torn or left in the vagina during intercourse. ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073/17 "2003-12-10T13:10:45Z")
> [@](#): > > plastic wrap in regards to sex is only useful in one way: that’s as a barrier for vaginal oral sex Makeshift condoms notwithstanding, this sounds more like lack of imagination on the part of the writer. ---
**Author:** ![Thin\_Ice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aeb1de/32.png) [@Thin\_Ice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thin_Ice)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073/18 "2003-12-10T13:17:11Z")
The Fugs sang (sort of) about it in a song entitled “Saran Wrap” from the album “Virgin Fugs” from 1966. ---
**Author:** ![BrotherCadfael](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@BrotherCadfael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrotherCadfael)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073/19 "2003-12-10T13:22:06Z")
Well, if saran wrap won’t work, how about aluminum foil? ---
**Author:** ![Achilles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/dc4da7/32.png) [@Achilles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Achilles)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073/20 "2003-12-10T13:31:43Z")
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