What is the youngest age a person can legally buy condoms?

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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Can you buy condoms at 12?

How old do you need to be to buy condoms? 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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Can a 14 year old buy condoms in Australia?

There is no age limit preventing you from buying contraception like condoms at a chemist, or from seeing a doctor about contraception without parental consent. Certain medical contraceptives, such as contraceptive pills, require a prescription that you can only get from a doctor.

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Should I buy condoms at 14?

You can buy condoms at any age, there is no legal age requirement so you will not be asked to provide ID to buy condoms. You can buy condoms at supermarkets, chemists, petrol stations and online.

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Are condoms free in Australia?

Condoms are very easy to buy - you'll find them at supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores, petrol stations, and online. It's also pretty easy to find free condoms, if you happen to be short on money. You can ask your doctor, sexual health clinics, Family Planning clinics, and your university campus.

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How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy Condoms?

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Does Coles sell condoms?

Add 1 Skyn Original Condoms 40 pack on special for $27.00.

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Where can I buy condoms as a 13 year old?

You can get free condoms from your GP, a local sexual health clinic (some are only for young people under 25) and NHS walk-in centres or you can buy them from a pharmacy or supermarket.

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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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Can a 15 year old buy condoms from a shop?

You can get condoms for free, even if you're under 16, from: contraception clinics. sexual health or GUM (genitourinary medicine) clinics. some GP surgeries.

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Can a 7 year old buy condoms?

You DO NOT have to be 18 to buy condoms. You should not get carded for buying condoms and a clerk cannot legally refuse to sell them to you without looking at your ID. A checkout person also shouldn't ask your age—and if they do, you don't have to answer.

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How old do you have to be to buy condoms in 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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Can you use condoms at 13?

The short answer is that you don't have to be a certain age to buy condoms. If you go to your local supermarket, pharmacy or a gas station, the clerk working at the cashier register typically does not ask you for your identification.

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Can u buy condoms under 16?

There is no minimum age to buy condoms. You are entitled to free confidential contraception before the age of 16, this includes condoms. Condoms give you protection from unwanted pregnancy and added protection from Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) such as Gonorrhoea , Chlamydia and HIV .

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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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Do condoms come in 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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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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How much are condoms?

On average, condoms cost about a dollar each, but it may be less or more depending on the brand, store, and package — most of the time larger packs end up being a better value. Boxes of 3 go for about $2 to $6. In packages of 12 or more, condoms usually cost less than $1 each.

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What size do most condoms fit?

The closest-fitting condoms on the market usually have a length of 7 to 7.8 inches and a width of just under 2 inches. Standard-sized condoms are about 7.25 to 7.8 inches long and 1.75 to 2 inches wide.

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Are condoms free?

Free condoms are available in more places than you may think. Many state and local health departments have free condoms in offices or nearby dispensers. Family planning clinics such as Planned Parenthood make them available, as well.

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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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What condoms make you feel the most?

5 Condoms That Make Sex Feel Amazing
  • Durex Intense Ribbed & Dotted Condoms.
  • Durex Arouser 'Tickle Me' Ribbed Condoms.
  • Durex Invisible Extra Thin Extra Sensitive Condoms.
  • Durex Mutual Climax (Performax) Condoms.
  • Durex Pleasure Me Condoms.

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What is Durex called in Australia?

Remember Sellotape, sometimes called 'sticky tape' or Durex tape. I remember Bear Brand Tape and Scotch Tape too when we were kids. Just from memory I think as kids we used to call all sticky tape 'Durex', which of course ended up having quite a different meaning.

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How do condoms break?

Condoms can sometimes rip or tear, but using and storing them properly can help reduce this risk. Heat, sun, oils, and chemicals all can weaken condoms, making them more susceptible to breakage. Keep condoms away from heat and light, which can dry them out.

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How to buy condoms without it being awkward?

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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Can a 6 year old buy condoms?

You can legally buy condoms at any age. And if you're curious about how to get condoms, what to expect when using them, and how to make using them better — here's everything you need to know.

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