The present disclosure relates to a holder for a condom having a tip. The holder may include a closable pocket for pinching the tip of the condom when the pocket is closed and a shield region adjacent to the closable pocket for covering the outer surface of the condom when the condom holder is in use. The present disclosure further relates to a method of packaging a condom having a tip. The method may include the steps of pinching the tip in a closable pocket of a holder, and completely covering the outer surface of the condom with a shield region of the holder. The holder may include a first strip with a first end and a second strip with a first end, wherein the first strip is joined to the second strip, and wherein the closable pocket is formed between the first strip and the second strip.