You can get free condoms from:
The Your C-Card Scheme gives FREE condoms and lube to young people in Norfolk and Waveney aged 13-24.
Free Condoms – are you getting them?
Condoms are great because they protect us against sexually transmitted infections as well as preventing pregnancy. No other form of contraception does. But you do need to know how to use them properly, and what to do if something goes wrong. You can get free condoms from any Contraceptive and Sexual Health clinic, most GP Practices and lots of other young people’s agencies, even if you’re under 16.
How good are condoms?
Condoms are very effective at preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy. The important thing is that they must be used consistently and correctly. When things go wrong with condoms - 9 times out 10 it’s down to user error. Make sure you have the right condom for you and that you practice using one with a partner or by yourself.
In terms of preventing pregnancy, condoms are about 98% effective (that’s nearly as good as the contraceptive pill). This means that if 100 women use condoms alone for contraception for a whole year, 2 women will be become pregnant.
In terms of STIs, the important thing to remember here is that viruses and bacteria like chlamydia can’t pass through condoms unless the condom is damaged in some way, so if you ever hear someone saying otherwise – they’re simply wrong.
However, it is worth remembering that no form of protection is 100% safe. Some infections can still be passed on through sexual touching and close bodily contact.