The overall aims and objectives of  condom provision as a whole are:

To help reduce the spread of HIV, other sexually transmitted Infections and the number of unintended pregnancies by:

 1. increasing the availability and accessibility of Condoms for the general public, including key target groups

 2. reducing the barriers of financial cost and embarrassment in getting condoms

 3. providing information on sexual health services

The key target groups are:
  
  1. the general public
  2. men who have Sex with men
  3. young people
  4. people who are unemployed or on low income

This scheme provides free supplies of condoms for anyone living or working in Lanarkshire.  On presenting a C Card, your choice of condoms is handed over in a discrete package.  You can choose from flavoured, natural, latex-free, femidon, sensitive, strong (supplied with lubricant), or a variety bag with lube.  You can go to any C Card Centre – you don’t even have to give you name.

 C Cards are displayed in all the local health centres, and in several workplaces and community services.  There are over  75 C Card centres based   in
local health centres, G.P. surgeries and pharmacies.   


 
So How Do I Get My Free Condoms

• Look out for the “C” Card and Information leaflet
• Obtain your “C” Card
• Using this information leaflet and posters, find which distribution outlet you would like to use
• Make sure you check the exact time, day and designated area where the condoms will be given out
• Once in your chosen C Card Centre show your “C” Card, after ticking which condoms you want 
• A free bag of condoms will be supplied on presentation of the card
  

For further information about the scheme and to find out where your nearest distribution outlet is, please contact the Condom Distribution Scheme Co-ordinator or a member of the BBV Team on: 01698 377623

How to stay sexy and healthy
If you are having sex, condoms can help make it safer and more fun. Try different kinds of condoms and see which ones suit you and your partner. More and more people are now finding that condoms are easy and sexy to use. You can also get female condoms. They are called Femidoms and are a tube-shape made of very thin material which lines the Vagina. Using condoms and lubricant means more comfort and safety. Not using any,or not using enough can make condoms more likely to break or come off. If used correctly,'regular thickness' condoms and lubricant can be just as safe for Anal sex. Don't use the same condom for more than 45mins.Check the condom is okay regularly and apply more lube each time. Condoms come in all shapes and sizes- use the right one for you.

Using a water-based lubricant like Liquid Silk or Aquagel is especially recommended for Vaginal and Anal sex. You can get free condoms and Safer sex advice from any GUM clinic