How old do you have 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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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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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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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 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. Different doesn't mean bad.
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Do condoms fall off easily?

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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Should two virgins use condoms?

In short, you don't have to use condoms, but they may give you the protection (and peace of mind) that will help to make your first time as wonderful as you hope it will be.
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Is it OK to buy condoms at 13?

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. Packs of three can cost from about $2 to $6.
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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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How long do condoms last?

With proper storage, male condoms remain effective for three years to five years, depending on the manufacturer and according to national policy. Female condoms have a shelf life of five years.
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Who should pay for condoms?

It's important to know that any person engaging in sexual activity can buy their own condoms, no matter what their identity is or who they are having sex with. This is important especially for women and queer people who have been left out of the narrative that “the man buys the condoms.”
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How much do you bleed after your first time?

Bleeding during the first sexual intercourse happens in only 43 percent of cases. The amount of blood can vary from a few drops to bleeding for a few days. If the bleeding lasts for longer than three days, consult a health care provider.
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Can I get STD from kissing?

Kissing is generally considered a low-risk activity when it comes to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). There are two STDs that spread easily through mouth-to-mouth kissing: herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and human papillomavirus (HPV).
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Are condoms awkward?

Its figures show 61% of people find talking about condoms with a new sexual partner a difficult conversation to have. Of those, 70% find it embarrassing and 36% say it makes them less likely to use a condom.
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Do condoms break if they are too big?

A condom that is too small will feel too tight and has a higher chance of breaking. A condom that is too big could potentially fall off during sex and/or leak. Always make sure to check that the condom you're using with your partner is the right fit, for protection and pleasure.
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Can guys feel when condoms break?

When would you know if a condom breaks or rips after sex? Do you feel when it rips or breaks? Men wearing condoms should be able to tell when they break — they will feel a change in sensation. Their partners might not be able to feel the difference, so the responsibility lies with them.
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Do condoms stop you coming?

Condoms can even delay ejaculation (cumming), so sex lasts longer. You can use condoms for oral, anal, and vaginal sex, so they protect you from STDs no matter how you get down. And that's really the sexiest part of all: condoms let you focus on pleasure and your partner without worrying about pregnancy or STDs.
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What is a permanent STD?

Incurable STDs. Currently, there are 4 sexually transmitted infections (STIs or STDs) that are not curable: herpes (HSV), hepatitis B (HBV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and human papillomavirus (HPV).
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What is the white stuff on my lips after kissing someone?

It is only a combination of spit and dry dead skin cells. Like your skin sheds its dry and dead cells in cycles. remember, lips are skin as well… but an alternate tone. They shed their dry and dead cells as well.
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Can you get condoms at CVS?

Condoms | FREE Shipping With CarePass - CVS Pharmacy.
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Do condoms have 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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What size condoms fit what size?

It may be best to use condom width when comparing condom sizes. As a general guide, condoms with a width of 1.75 to 2 inches (44.45 to 50.8 mm) are typically considered standard, while those under 1.75 inches are categorized as snug and condoms over 2 inches are considered large.
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Can you get condoms at school?

Most CAPs make condoms available free of charge in places like the school nurse's office, school-based health centers, designated classrooms, or special vending machines.
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