Can you just walk in and buy condoms?

You can get condoms from drugstores, Planned Parenthood health centers, community health centers, doctor's offices, supermarkets, convenience stores, online, and even from vending machines. You don't need a prescription and there are no age restrictions — anybody can buy condoms.

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Where can I buy condoms without asking?

Go to a clinic.

Teen clinics and HIV/STD prevention centers, Planned Parenthood, and some local health departments offer condoms free of charge with no questions asked.

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Can I buy condoms at self checkout?

Try self-checkout. Instead of using the checkout line, buy your condoms from a store that has an automated checkout, where you scan your purchases and bag them yourself. This will allow you to avoid talking to a cashier. Most grocery stores and large retailers have self- checkout stations.

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Where can I get condoms if I'm 15?

You can buy condoms at any age. Condoms are available in drugstores, Planned Parenthood health centers, other community health centers, some supermarkets, and from vending machines. Individually, condoms usually cost a dollar or more.

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How old do you have to be to buy condoms Australia?

MYTH: You have to be 16 to buy condoms. TRUTH: There is no age limit preventing the purchase of condoms at a pharmacy, or from getting medical advice about contraception without parental consent.

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Buying condoms as a teenager VS. as an adult

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Can you buy condoms at Coles?

Moments Ultra Thin Regular Extra Lubricated Condoms | Coles Online.

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How long do condoms last?

Condoms have very different lifespans, depending on the material they're made of and whether they have proper storage (Mahdy, 2020; National Coalition, 2021; FDA, 2020): Latex condoms last for up to five years. Polyurethane condoms last for up to five years. Polyisoprene condoms last for up to three years.

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How to buy condoms without it being awkward?

If you're nervous about buying a pack, here are some tips to make you feel more comfortable.
  1. Buy before you need them. Buy your condoms before you think you need to use them. ...
  2. Check the expiration date. ...
  3. If you get carded. ...
  4. Learn what you need. ...
  5. At the store. ...
  6. Know that it's normal.

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How do you buy condoms for the first time?

You don't need a prescription and there are no age restrictions — anybody can buy condoms. Some people feel kind of awkward going into a store and buying condoms, but your health is more important than a little embarrassment.

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Are condoms awkward when buying?

A survey by Fusion Condoms found 56% of people surveyed, were embarrassed to buy them. When it came to men, 54% got red faced while 57% of woman did. Sexual health charities agree embarrassment is still a big issue for many people.

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Why do you need an ID to buy condoms?

If they do ask, remember that the cashier cannot legally refuse to sell you condoms if you decide not to provide your ID. While there are no legal age requirements for buying condoms, there are laws that govern when someone can legally have sex. This is referred to as the age of consent.

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What size condoms for 7 inches?

For external condom length, use these general guides: Standard external condoms have a length of 7.25 inches to 7.8 inches. Snug external condoms have a length of 7 inches to 7.8 inches. Large external condoms have a length of 7.25 inches to 8.1 inches.

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Are condoms 100% free?

Are condoms 100% effective? No type of condom prevents pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) 100% of the time. For better protection from pregnancy, many couples use condoms along with another method of birth control, like birth control pills or an IUD.

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Do condoms feel just as good?

The sex people have while wearing condoms can still feel good and be intimate. Yes, wearing a condom feels different than not wearing a condom, but it's not so different that partners don't feel pleasure or orgasm.

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Are condoms enough for first time?

Condoms are considered to be the best type of first-sex contraception as it prevents pregnancy, protects against STIs, and are easily accessible.

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Do condoms fit small?

There is no absolute rule for who should use the different condom sizes, but the following guidelines, which are in inches, may help: a girth of less than 4.7″ needs a snug fit. a girth of 4.7–5.1″ needs a regular fit. a girth of 5.1–6″ needs a large fit.

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Do condoms block feeling?

Condoms interpose a mechanical barrier between sex partners, limit physical contact, reduce tactile sensation, and attenuate heat transduction, all of which reduce sexual pleasure.

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What are 3 ways condoms fail?

Some of the most frequent mistakes include putting a condom on partway through intercourse or taking it off before intercourse is over, failing to leave space at the tip of the condom for semen, and failing to look for damage before use.

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Do and don'ts of condoms?

DON'T use more than one condom at a time.
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Condom Dos and Don'ts
  • DO use a condom every time you have sex.
  • DO put on a condom before having sex.
  • DO read the package and check the expiration date.
  • DO make sure there are no tears or defects.
  • DO store condoms in a cool, dry place.
  • DO use latex or polyurethane condoms.

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How often do condoms fall off inside?

Of these, 402 men reported using 13,691 condoms for vaginal or anal intercourse; 7.3% reportedly broke during application or use and 4.4% slipped off. Men having sex with men reported slightly higher slippage rates than those having sex with women.

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What are condoms called in Australia?

dinger (Australian slang) franger (Australian slang) French letter (UK) jimmy hat (slang)

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Can you get free condoms in Australia?

Condoms can be easily bought at a supermarket, chemist, convenience store, or petrol station, through vending machines in public toilets or nightclubs, or are available free through sexual health clinics and services, community-based organisations such as Queensland Positive People, Queensland AIDS Council, Open Doors, ...

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Do petrol stations sell condoms Aus?

Where can I buy condoms? You can buy condoms from your local supermarket, chemists or pharmacies, convenience stores, petrol stations, Youth Health Centres, and Sexual Health Clinics. There are even speciality condom websites where you can order them online and get them delivered.

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Do condoms fit all sizes?

Condoms generally come in three sizes: snug, standard, and large. Snug and large condoms are often labelled clearly, while standard condoms often don't mention sizing at all.

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