Can a minor buy condoms in Australia?

There is no age limit preventing you from buying contraception like condoms at a chemist, or from seeing a doctor about contraception without parental consent. Certain medical contraceptives, such as contraceptive pills, require a prescription that you can only get from a doctor.

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Can a 16 year old buy condoms in Australia?

Anyone can buy condoms from a supermarket or pharmacy without being asked for ID to prove their age. The legal age for sexual consent in NSW is 16 years, regardless of the person's gender or the gender of their partner(s).

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Does Australia sell condoms to minors?

You can buy condoms at any age – there are no restrictions. Most chemists, supermarkets and service stations sell them.

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Do you need ID to buy condoms Australia?

You can buy condoms at any age, there is no legal age requirement so you will not be asked to provide ID to buy condoms. You can buy condoms at supermarkets, chemists, petrol stations and online.

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Can I buy condoms under 16?

You can get condoms for free, even if you're under 16, from: contraception clinics. sexual health or GUM (genitourinary medicine) clinics. some GP surgeries.

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How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy Condoms?

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Can I buy condoms under 15?

You can buy condoms at any age. Condoms are available in drugstores, Planned Parenthood health centers, other community health centers, some supermarkets, and from vending machines. Individually, condoms usually cost a dollar or more. Packs of three can cost from about $2 to $6.

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Can a 16 year old buy condoms at 7 11?

You can get condoms from drugstores, Planned Parenthood health centers, community health centers, doctor's offices, supermarkets, convenience stores, online, and even from vending machines. You don't need a prescription and there are no age restrictions — anybody can buy condoms.

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Are condoms one size fits all?

Condoms do come in various sizes, shapes and there is no one size fits all. You will also need to implore some math skills to determine the different widths. To do this, you will simply want to divide your girth by measurement by 3.14 = width.

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Is it embarassing to buy condoms?

What if you're embarrassed? You may feel embarrassed walking up to a counter and buying condoms. But chances are, the cashier DOES NOT CARE! Seriously, they're likely so preoccupied with getting off work (or whatever else is going on in their lives) that they barely even notice—or care—what you're buying.

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Are condoms age restricted in Australia?

There is no age limit preventing you from buying contraception like condoms at a chemist, or from seeing a doctor about contraception without parental consent. Certain medical contraceptives, such as contraceptive pills, require a prescription that you can only get from a doctor.

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Can we buy condoms from Coles?

Buy Durex Regular Condoms Original 10 pack | Coles.

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How to buy condoms in Australia?

Where can I buy condoms? You can buy condoms from your local supermarket, chemists or pharmacies, convenience stores, petrol stations. They're also available for free at Youth Health Centres, Sexual Health Clinics and some GPs.

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What can you do at 16 in Australia?

16 year-olds can:
  • have sex as long as both people consent.
  • get a prescription for contraceptives.
  • apply to Housing ACT for a place to live.
  • get married with their parents' and/or the court's permission.
  • consent to a medical procedure without parental permission.

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Are cheap condoms OK?

It's understandable why people think free condoms are less reliable. Usually we tend to think free = crappy, and expensive = quality, right? Not in this case. Condoms are tested and FDA approved, whether you buy them or get them for free — they're all effective and safe, as long as you use them correctly.

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Do condoms feel OK?

The sex people have while wearing condoms can still feel good and be intimate. Yes, wearing a condom feels different than not wearing a condom, but it's not so different that partners don't feel pleasure or orgasm. Different doesn't mean bad.

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Do ultra thin condoms break easily?

Will a thin condom tear? What are thin condoms made of? Thankfully, thin condoms are no more likely to break than standard condoms, and they undergo rigorous testing to make sure. Generally speaking, thin condoms are made from the same durable latex material as standard condoms, just thinner by design.

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Are most condoms too big?

In truth, most people will find that most condoms will fit just fine, Dr. Bajic says. A worldwide review of research studies found that the average erect penis length is about 5.2 inches. Average girth is 4.6 inches when erect.

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Do condoms expire?

Most condoms have expiration dates printed on the packaging. Avoid using a condom after it has passed the expiration date because it will start to break down and become much less effective at preventing STDs and pregnancy.

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Are condoms free Australia?

How to get free condoms. Available to young people under 30 years in NSW. Go to a Family Planning NSW clinic or a youth service that displays the Freedom Condom posters or sticker. Ask for your own Freedom Condom Card.

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Do they make condoms for smaller sizes?

In general, condoms are available in "snug" fit sizes, regular sizes, large, and extra-large (XL) sizes.

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Do they sell female condoms?

The only brand of internal condom that's FDA approved and available in the U.S. is the FC2 Female Condom®. It's available online at the FC2 Female Condom® website, at many Planned Parenthood health centers, family planning and health clinics, and by prescription in drugstores.

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Can you buy female condoms in Australia?

Where can I buy the female condom? You can buy female condoms online and from Family Planning NSW clinics. Some women's health clinics and pharmacies also stock them.

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Can you sell condoms to kids?

There is one law that is rumored to exist about condoms, but actually doesn't. Many people believe that it's illegal to sell condoms to minors, but that's simply untrue; there is not a single city, state, or federal law that prohibits it. In fact, it's quite the opposite, with the 1977 US Supreme Court case Casey v.

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What size do condoms come in?

Condoms generally come in three sizes: snug, standard, and large. Snug and large condoms are often labelled clearly, while standard condoms often don't mention sizing at all.

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