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Ever been too embarrassed to buy condoms?

August 2nd, 2009 by annesexton

According to an online survey, one in ten people have unsafe sex because they are too embarrassed to buy condoms. That’s awful but I sort of understand. Once, during my first sexual relationship, the boyfriend and I went into a chemist to pick up the necessary, but the old battleaxe behind the counter chased us out saying they didn’t stock “that filth”…

For years I was a little bit embarrassed about buying them myself, delegating it to whomever I was sleeping with, as a “man’s job” but on the occasions I did, I felt the need to buy all sorts of other things in the chemist, such as lipstick and hair pins, so that they wouldn’t think I’d stopped in just to get condoms. Silly I know…

Anyone have any similar tales?

Pope Condom anyone?

June 30th, 2009 by annesexton

Oh dear… If you’re a good practicing Catholic you won’t approve of this (or anything else on this blog for that matter), but some crafty joker has put the pope on a condom packet . You have to admit it’s kinda funny… Although this is not the face I’d like staring up at me during a delicate moment…
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Holiday Sex

June 15th, 2009 by annesexton

Make sure you come back from your summer holiday with good memories, not regrets… Read the rest of this entry »

One size fits all?

July 1st, 2008 by annesexton

For the most part condoms are a one size fits all kind of deal. But every now and again, this is less than ideal. Sized condoms may be difficult to find in your local chemist, but can be bought online. Try here.

Smart Paddy

Smart Paddy stocks the Vitalis and Pasante ranges of condoms.

Vitalis condoms are available in an extra large size. These are great value for money at only €4.99 plus shipping.

Pasante condoms are available in large for a wide fit or trim for a narrow fit. A box of 12 will set you back €7.99 plus shipping.

Smart Paddy

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LoveHoney
Lovehoney stocks the Pasante condoms and Lifestyles condoms.
Lifestyles Snugger Fit Condoms are shorter and narrower than the average condom. These cost £2.99 for a pack of 3.

LoveHoney

Condom Couture

April 3rd, 2008 by annesexton

Check this out… For an event called Dress Up Against AIDS held last month, Brazilian artist Adriana Bertini designed clothes made entirely of condoms. Not sure if I’d wear it but…

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I do quite fancy this bag. SafeSax donate part of their profits to AIDS prevention and education. How many It bags do that?

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