Buying condoms
You can buy condoms in lots of places. In shops or online. Where would you prefer to buy them? Let’s look at your options.
Video: Choosing & buying condoms
How do you find the condom that’s best for you? Where do you buy them? Hear about other young people’s experiences.
A shop, online or when you go out
Condoms are on sale in lots of places:
- At chemists or supermarkets
- At pubs, clubs and bars from a vending machine
- Online
Need condoms right now?
Do you need some condoms and want to know where you can buy them? Find a shop or vending machine
Is buying condoms in a shop something you find difficult to do? Don’t worry. Most people buy their condoms at a chemist. So you're not the only one.
Buy your condoms beforehand
Just when you don’t expect it, you need a condom. So maybe you’ll end up having unprotected sex, which is what you didn’t want to do. Make sure you always have condoms with you:
- Buy condoms beforehand. Then you’ve always got one if you need it
- Make sure you always have condoms with you. In your bag, trouser pocket or wallet, for example.
- Make sure you have more than one. Just in case the condom tears or you want to have sex again.
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 put on 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.
Talking about 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!