When used correctly, condoms are one of the most discreet and portable ways to protect yourself from unwanted pregnancy and sexuall transmitted diseases. Condoms are also a versatile form of protection that can be used during oral, vaginal, or anal sex. Every gender can protect themselves with a product that has little to no side effects. For folks with latex allergies, condoms are also available in plastic or nitrile varieties.
Cases of syphilis and gonorrhea have gone up since 2020 in New York City. The rates of syphilis went up by 30.7% among people reported as female (females). Teen females and young adult women, ages 15-24, account for 26% of all female chlamydia cases. The Youth Wing at the Central Library wants to do our part in reducing the number of STI rates by participating in the NYC Condom Availability Program. The condoms will be easily accessible in the Teen section of the Youth Wing as supplies last.
The Health Department’s Sexual Health Clinics offer low- to no-cost walk-in sexual health services for people 12 years and older, regardless of immigration status. No parental consent is necessary. For more information on the Sexual Health Clinics, including services, locations, and hours of operation, visit nyc.gov/health/clinics.
Brooklyn Public Library’s Cycle Alliance is teaming up with with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on August 10th for a virtual Safe Sex and Condom Negotiation workshop. Parental consent and a library card is not required. Teens can also get reliable and researched answers to your Puberty and Sex Ed questions. Email us at bklynfuture@bklynlibrary.org and expect an answer within two weeks. Excerpts of questions may be used anonymously in future Bklyn Future posts.
Note: The condoms referred to in this post are also known as a "Male (External) Condom."
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