Condoms
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What's on offer?
Condoms are most effective when coated in a spermicide (a substance that kills sperm and also the HIV virus). They are often also lubricated (to make sex more comfortable) but spermicide/lubricant free condoms are readily available, as are flavoured, coloured or textured varieties.
Condoms made from polyurethane are a recent development. They offer the same level of protection, and provide an effective alternative for latex-allergy sufferers.
Availability
Condoms can be bought in supermarkets, chemists, pubs, bars, public toilets and petrol stations. They are also available free from family planning clinics and some young people's centres. Make sure there is a BSI kitemark or a CE mark on the packaging.
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