February 14th-21st is
National Condom Week of Action

Knowledge and practice lead to consistent condom use which reduces the risk of HIV transmission by 85-100%. Consistent use is 85%-98% effective in preventing unintended pregnancy.

 

National Condom Week of Action.

 

Did You Know?

  • You must use a new condom before each sex act (oral, anal or vaginal).
  • If you use lubricants, you must use only water-based lubricants with latex condoms. Avoid oil-based lubricants like cold cream, mineral oil, petroleum jelly, body lotions, massage oil, or baby oil that can damage latex condoms.
  • You must store condoms in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Don't keep condoms in temperatures above 85 degrees. Note their expiration date and heed it!
  • Find more information in FMF's NEW brochure Everything You Need to Know about Condoms. Also visit Not-2-late.com for futher resources.

 

 

 

 

Top 5 facts to know about condoms:

  1. Condom use really works in preventing HIV transmission and unintended pregnancy. HIV CAN NOT PASS THROUGH CONDOMS!
  2. HIV and other sexually transmitted viruses and bacteria CAN be transmitted during oral, anal or vaginal intercourse--so always use a condom or a dental dam (or plastic wrap!).
  3. Condom testing is rigorous and goes above and beyond adequate safety measure testing.
  4. U.S. consumers now purchase more than 440 million condoms per year.
  5. Got a latex allergy? No problem--use a synthetic condom!

Want to know more? Check out FMF's NEW brochure Everything You Need to Know about Condoms

 

National Condom Week of Action is all about protecting yourself and your partner!

  • Plan in advance to use protection, and be prepared for the unexpected: If you feel a condom break while having intercourse, stop and withdraw immediately and consider using emergency contraception (EC). EC is most effective (95%) in preventing pregnancy if used within the first 24 hours after contraceptive failure, unprotected intercourse, or sexual assault. It can be used up to 5 days after unprotected intercourse, but effectiveness rates drop.

 

Happy Condom Week of Action!