Condoms and Lube

Condoms are the easiest way to protect yourself from HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. You can buy condoms at any pharmacy and most grocery stores even if you are younger than 16. It is your right to get condoms if you want or need them, even if it’s just so you can practice using them, or figure out how they work. You can also get condoms for free at most clinics and hospitals. They are usually somewhere in the guys’ toilets.

Don’t ever use body creams, oils (including baby oil) or anything else that has oil or Vaseline in it with a condom, because it can cause a condom to break. Rather use a water-based lubricant, which you can get from any pharmacy and most grocery stores. It’s also great to use for masturbation (having sex by yourself). It’s usually sold near to where they sell the condoms.

If anyone asks you why you need the condoms or lube (which they probably won’t) tell that person that you need condoms for sexual education purposes. Remember, it is your right to buy condoms and lube if you want to.