I will be traveling to Pakistan from the U.S. to get married early fall. I have been doing research online and asking friends and family about this. I want to wait a couple of years before having children. I also really do not want my wife to get pregnant while I stay with her for a month after marriage. This had happen to a couple of friends and an acquaintance of mine. One of my friends was not able to go back to Pakistan to see the birth of his child. The other’s wife came to the U.S. 6 months pregnant. The acquaintance’s wife’s visa got delayed and she had their child in Pakistan too. He was not able to go back either.
I have traveled to lots of countries and after 9/11 TSA has really got annoying. I want to carry condoms with me. I believe they are legal to bring with you when going to Pakistan, if not let me know. My family including my parents, sister and brother will be with me. I do not want TSA to be going through my bag and my family seeing what I brought with me. Others have told me to put it in the big bag but most likely I will be sharing that with a relative. I have also been thinking of putting them in a big envelope and then putting them in the bag. The other idea I had was bringing emergency contraceptives and carry with on myself in a small medicine bottle. I would prefer to stay away from pills for now. In the U.S. you can’t get the pill without a prescription unless it is emergency.
Any suggestions or recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
Re: Getting Married in Pakistan Traveling with Birth Control
She can also have birth control perscribed to her by a doctor in Pakistan. Ask her to see her primary care there, or her Gyn doc. Also emergency contraception is available and halaal in Pakistan as muslims do not believe that the soul inhabits the zygote until around day 40 or so. So the morning after pill is available there.
Re: Getting Married in Pakistan Traveling with Birth Control
You can travel with condoms as long as they are not lubed. The problem I have is TSA opening my carry-on front of my family and going through my condoms.
Re: Getting Married in Pakistan Traveling with Birth Control
I'm sure you can get imported items from Pakistan, that are of perfectly good quality. You can request TSA not to open your bags in front of family because of sexually embarassing items, and they'll just move the luggage and look through in a more secluded section, or you can pack it in a special bag, and have it written on there that you'd like TSA to examine in private rather in front of family members.
I guess it's a reasonable question, I've never had to travel with such items, so no clue whether they dump the condoms out in front of everyone by accident.
Re: Getting Married in Pakistan Traveling with Birth Control
Just get a carrier pigeon to deliver your stash to you in Pak. But make sure to croon the "kabootar jaa jaa" song to facilitate the bird's navigation system.
Re: Getting Married in Pakistan Traveling with Birth Control
Pakistan is not ready to be introduced to condoms just yet. I mean, we have only just discovered fire. Our favorite pastime is flinging feces at each other, and the most popular contraceptive is a smouldering twig. Keep your evil ways to yourself.
Re: Getting Married in Pakistan Traveling with Birth Control
Even with items that are allowed…there is always a chance that your carry-on will flagged for screening. Its happened to me multiple times even when I didn’t have anything “again the rules”. Although when it goes get flagged, you can always let the agent know that you would prefer to have your bag checked in a private/screened off area.
So? I assume the relative you’re sharing the bag with is also a guy right? I can completely understand you being uncomfortable in front of your mother/sister or other females relatives regarding this…but have no idea why you’re so worried about it in front of your dad/brother/other MALE relatives? We’re talking about condoms here…not kinky toys.
You’re getting married. Everyone knows you’re about to be sexually active. Worst case scenario…even if the relative you’re sharing the bag with sees your items…it might be embarrasing but it’s really not that big of a deal.
Putting them in the checked in bag in the best idea. Even if you’re sharing the bag, buy a small toiletary bag and put the condoms in a plastic ziplock bag inside it. And I’m also assuming no one is going to open your suit case in front of ALL other family members (after all…you’ll have other personal items like underwear there).
P.S. I’m sure you already know this but condoms can break. If you haven’t already…please discuss your concerns with you future wife and see if she’s willing to get on the pill or some other tyep of birth control.
Re: Getting Married in Pakistan Traveling with Birth Control
You can find these things all over pakistan... and you can very easily purchase the imported kind from some of the bigger stores, it really isn't an issue.
But if you must carry them with you, perhaps pack them inside pocket of trousers such that they aren't apparent as soon as the suitcase is opened.
Re: Getting Married in Pakistan Traveling with Birth Control
why not have your stash in your check-in luggage? waisey bhi you are going to be newly wed. you'd need a few hundred condoms. i think you should take a suitcase just for them.
We’re talking about condoms here…not kinky toys.
