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Spring love is in the air here at Stetson University and with Spring Break starting next week, the office of Wellness and Recreation is amping up condom awareness by exposing their myths! At our monthly Health Hut on campus(entitled “Spring Break Stop”), we informed students in a trivia game about some myths on condom use. Such as:
-People are allergic to latex: while this is true for some people there are many alternatives now a days.
-Condoms are hard to find/too expensive: Here at Stetson University we offer many places to get condoms such as the C-Store and the condom vending machine in Emily Hall. We also have ways to get condoms for free in the Hollis Center, from RA’s, dorm halls, and at our Health Huts.
-Condoms decrease satisfaction/kill the mood: many condoms these days are designed to increase satisfaction or are made to be thinner and still give the same amount of protection.
-Condoms do not have a shelf life: this could not be more false. ALL condoms have an expiration date that varies depending on the condition you keep it in. If it is tucked in your night stand then it will last longer than the condom you have kept in your wallet. Heat, friction, and time all play a huge role in the shelf life.
-Double ‘bagging’ will ensure safety: this too is a huge myth. Using two condoms actually increases the risk of breaking because it increases friction.
-The guy can pull out before anything happens: fluids can escape pre-ejaculation. If this is the method you use, you are asking to get pregnant or an STD.
-Guys are responsible for keeping condoms/knowing how to put it on: although it may be more convenient for them to have a stock in their drawer and be aware how to use one, it may not be the case. So do not put your life in someone else’s hands ladies, and educate yourselves on condom use and have some with you.
Remembering these myths and informing your friends, you can save lives and prevent pregnancies. You want fun pictures, souvenirs, and an empty bank account after spring break; not an embarrassing visit to the doctors office, health problems, or a baby to be how you remember your Spring Break.
We wish everyone a fun and SAFE spring break!
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