Condoms
Condoms are great for preventing sexually transmitted infections. Condoms aren’t always great for preventing pregnancy - they can slip off or split if not used correctly, or are the wrong size.
We recommend that you use a condom when having sex to prevent STI’s, but also use another method of contraception to prevent pregnancy.
You can get free condoms at most GP’s and chemists. You can use the free condom locator here.
Free condoms are available by post please contact:
Please state your full name and address including postcode.
Also state the type of condom you require:
Regular
Trim (smaller)
King
Non-latex
Internal (previously known as 'female'); these are also latex free
You will be sent 12 condoms and you can order once per week.
Diaphragms
How does it work?
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Diaphragms should be used with a spermacide: a cream or gel that kills sperm.
What's good about it?
- You only have to use it when you have sex
- It has no serious health risks
- Some people like that it is a hormone-free method
- You're in control of contraception
- You can put it in before sex. Add extra spermacide if sex takes place more than 3 hours after putting it in.
What might the disadvantages be?
- It's not as effective as many other methods of contraception (when used perfectly they are 92-96% effective, which means 4-8 users out of every 100 will get pregnant in 1 year). The most effective methods of contraception are the implant and the intrauterine methods ('coils').
- You need to remember to use it every time you have sex for it to be effective. If you don't use it perfectly, every time, they're around 71-88% effective, which means 12-29 users will get pregnant in one year.
- You may find spermacide messy
- It can take time to learn how to use it
- You may be sensitive to spermacide, which can cause irritation in you or your partner
- You have to wait until at least 6 weeks after the birth of a baby before you can use one
Where can I get it?
You can get a diaphragm for free from our clinics and we can also provide help with learning how to fit them.
It is also possible to buy them online or from some pharmacies.
For more detailed information about this method and also more information on which method to choose visit: