Buying and storing condoms
If you’re going to have sex with someone, it’s important to use a condom right from the start. The same goes for every new partner. Read our tips about buying condoms and where to keep them.
Video: Choosing & buying condoms
How do you find a condom that fits you? Where do you buy them? Watch this video and hear about other young people’s experiences.
Buying condoms
- You can buy condoms in lots of places:
> Chemists and supermarkets.
> Condom vending machines in bars and nightclubs.
> Online. - Use the 'locator page’ on sense.info: indicate your location to find places in your area with condom vending machines and shops selling condoms.
- Too scared or embarrassed to buy condoms? You really don’t need to worry: 80% of all condom sales are in chemists so you’re not the only one.
Storing your condoms and having them with you
- Just when you don't expect it, you need a condom. Not having a condom with you is the main cause of unsafe sex. So, make sure that there are always condoms available.
- Make sure you always have a few condoms handy, just in case: if one tears, for example, you’ll still have some left.
- It’s best to keep condoms in a cool dark place, like your bedside table or in your wallet or purse. Condoms don’t like extreme cold or heat. So, don’t put them in the fridge, and keep them out of the sun. Don’t keep them with your keys either. Sharp objects can damage condoms.
Videos about condoms
6 films with young people talking about condoms. Watch their frank conversations.
What are condoms?
Only condoms protect you against STIs. What are condoms? How do you use condoms? And where do you buy condoms? Read all about condoms here on Sense!
How to use a condom
Want to know how to put a condom on correctly to make sure it protects you properly? Read these instructions to find out exactly how it should be done.
Tips for using condoms
How do you use a condom properly? You’ll find all kinds of handy tips and tricks here. The most important tip is: stick to the instructions.
Talking about using condoms
Safe sex sounds so easy, but how do you talk about it? Here’s where you can read some helpful tips for talking about condoms. Be prepared!!
Types of condoms
There are many different types of condoms. Hard to choose? Read here about each kind of condom to find out which condoms are the most suitable for you.
Condoms on holiday
Take condoms with you when you go on holiday. That way, you don't have go looking for them in shops and pharmacies you don’t know. Read more on Sense.
Female Condom
A female condom is a condom that you insert into your vagina. How do female condoms work? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Read it here on Sense!