Condoms, both external (placed over a penis) and internal (placed inside the vagina), are the only contraceptive methods that can, in addition to preventing unintended pregnancy, reduce the risk of transmission of most sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during sex – including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and HIV.

To help you make sure you are using condoms correctly – this page provides a guide to:

• The external condom
• The internal condom (the Femidom)
• Dental dams (used for oral sex)

You can get free condoms in Sheffield from:-

• Sexual Health Sheffield
• Sheffield Youth Clinic
• Most GP practices
• Sheffield NHS Walk-in Centre

You can also buy condoms from:

• Shops
• Pharmacies
• Supermarkets
• Petrol stations/ garages
• Vending machines in some public toilets