When
you're gone
It's
not always easy to buy good
quality condoms on holiday. It's best
for you
to pack a supply before you go.
This doesn't mean you;re looking for sex,
it just means you're well prepared.
If you do forget to take them with you, here's a few translations of the word 'condom' which might come in useful:
| French: Preservatif | Greek: Profilakto |
| German: Kondom | Turkish: Preservatif or Kaput |
| Spanish: Preservativo or Condom | Russian pronounced: Galosha |
| Danish or Swedish: Kondom | Scottish Gaelic: Condom |
| Italian: Preservativo |
Oh, and try to remember that sunscreen, heat and direct sunlight can weaken condoms. It's best to store them in a cool, dry place and use water based lubricants. Be careful not to rip the condoms with sharp nails or jewelry. Even a tiny hole can cause major problems!
Practice using condoms on your own before the real event! You know, to help avoid an awkward moment when you're not sure how to do it. Most condoms have instructions and a diagram on the leaflet. Choose condoms that have the CE mark or BSI Kite mark. This means they are a certain quality and standard.
You can buy condoms readily from shops or get them free from your local family planning clinic or nearest sexual health clinic. To view available clinics and opening times click here.
If you're holidaying at home or abroad you're at risk of contracting STI's including HIV, if you have unprotected sex with someone. The scary thing is you can't always tell by looking at people if they've got something or not.
EVERYONES AT RISK: YOUNG, OLD, STRAIGHT, GAY
But safe sex isn't just about using condoms, you can reduce the risk of catching infection in other ways. For example: fewer partners or low risk activities like mutual masturbation or massage. If you do go abroad you should know that the risk of getting STI's is higher in some parts of the world than in others. So, by using a condom during sexual contact, you can help reduce the risk of catching an infection.
It makes sense when you think about it!
