In Summary
- The day was created by the US-based nonprofit AIDS Healthcare Foundation, which was established in 1987 in reaction to the HIV/AIDS crisis.
- This Years Theme is ”Safer Is Sexy and ”Always In Fashion”
- This day serves as a reminder to the public that using condoms is among the best ways to prevent unwanted pregnancies.
World Condom Day also known as International Condom Day is celebrated on February 13 every year, one day before Valentine’s Day.
In observance of this day different organisations distributes free condoms.
Aids Healthcare Foundation held an event In Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA) where they offered free condoms and essential information about proper condom use and other sexual health issues .
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The main aim of this day is to remind people that wearing a condom can prevent pregnancy and STDs,including Hiv .
Where’s the fashion sense in condoms?
They’re practical, easy to carry, and are the most affordable way to avoid HIV, other sexually transmitted infections, and unplanned pregnancies.
Condoms make a statement about your priorities and show you care about your and your partner’s health. They also express who you are. With hundreds of sizes, textures, colors, and flavors, you can stick with what you like or change it up every time!
And most importantly, they give you peace of mind, so you can relax and focus on the fun!
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Myths Around Condom Use
Speaking to Ghetto Radio News Solomon Kirui working with Aids Healthcare Foundation In Mathare says through their community dialogues they have helped communities demystify common myths around condom use
‘’Ulikuwa unapata kitambo wasee wanadai zinanuka tyre na wengine pia wanadai wanapata rashes but hizo zilikua story za base’’ Says Kirui
In addition he has urged women to shun the uncontrolled use of emergency contraceptive pill commonly referred to us ”P2”
”Madem pia mtaani wanaogopa sana ball kuliko Hiv but ni poa pia wapate the best information”
Gideon Obuya working with Maisha youths says it’s the hightime we had comprehensive sexual education in schools and urging parents to initiate conversations around condom use
‘’Wazazi itabidi waanze conversations around condom use na watoi wao na wajue kumekuwa na so many cases za teenage pregnanciues’’ added Gideon
As we mark the World Condom Day is being celebrated today the world must remember condoms are safe,sexy and essential to ending HIV/AIDs.
