Okay, so the other day I was wondering, like, are condoms expensive? I mean, you always hear about safe sex and stuff, but nobody really talks about the cost. So, being the curious (and slightly broke) person I am, I decided to do some digging.
First things first, I hit up my local drugstore. Figured that’d be the easiest way to get a baseline. I walked down the aisle (you know, trying to look casual) and checked out the prices. Woah. A pack of three Trojans was like, what, eight bucks? For three? That’s almost three dollars a pop! My cheap ass was already sweating.
Next, I thought, “Okay, maybe drugstores are a rip-off.” So I did what any self-respecting millennial would do – I hopped online. Amazon, here I come! Turns out, you can get them in bulk online. A box of, like, 100 condoms can bring the price down significantly. But still, we’re talking about an upfront investment. And who needs 100 condoms lying around if you’re not, you know, actively using them?
Then it hit me: what about free condoms? I vaguely remembered hearing something about health clinics giving them away. So, I Googled “free condoms near me” and lo and behold, there were a couple of options! The local Planned Parenthood and the city health department both offered them. Score!
I decided to check out the health department. I walked in, feeling a little awkward, but the staff were super chill. They had a whole display of different kinds of condoms – ribbed, flavored, you name it. And they were all free! I grabbed a handful (okay, maybe a little more than a handful) and walked out feeling like I’d just won the lottery.
But here’s the thing I realized during this whole condom price investigation: the cost of NOT using a condom is way higher than any price tag. We’re talking about STIs, unplanned pregnancies, the whole shebang. So, yeah, condoms might seem a little expensive at first, but they’re a damn good investment in your health and peace of mind.
So, to answer the question, “are condoms expensive?” It depends. If you’re buying them at a drugstore, yeah, they can be a bit pricey. But if you do your research and take advantage of free resources, they can be pretty affordable. And let’s be real, even if they weren’t affordable, they’d still be worth it.
My conclusion? Don’t be a cheapskate when it comes to safe sex. Wrap it up!
- Step 1: Checked drugstore prices – sticker shock!
- Step 2: Explored online options – bulk buying potential.
- Step 3: Discovered free condom resources – jackpot!
- Step 4: Realized the true cost of unprotected sex – priceless.
Final Thoughts
Seriously, guys, take care of yourselves. And your partners. And your wallets. Free condoms are out there, go get ’em!
