Post written by CHC member Marissa Baranowski
Marissa serves at Respiratory Health Association as an Asthma Educator
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| Heeey Ladies!! CHC member Sydney Weydemeyer & HCC member Caitlin Donato handing out condom kits at the Brown Line Kimbal stop. |
Bright and early on November 30th, the Chicago Health Corps and our sister AmeriCorps program, Healthy Community Corps, were out in full force commemorating World AIDS Day! As part of the larger Chicago Community Condom Project sponsored by the Chicago Department of Public Health, Chicago Health Corps members gave out free safe sex kits at ‘L’ stops throughout the city. These safe sex kits included both male and female condoms. In total, 100,000 free condoms were distributed!
Now you might be asking yourself, what exactly is a female condom?
Just like the male condom, it is a barrier method of birth control. Female condoms are made of nitrile, making them a fantastic option for those with latex allergies, and are shaped like an open-ended tube. Using them is a great way to prevent unintended pregnancies and the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), like HIV. In fact, the female condom may be preferable to reduce the transmission of STIs spread by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes or genital warts, as it can cover more surface area than the male condom. Above all, they give the receptive partner choice and control!
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| Female Condoms stay in place using a removable inner ring and attached outer ring. |
Chicago Health Corps loved partnering with the Chicago Department of Public Health to commemorate World AIDS Day and help spread awareness! To learn more about female condoms or get involved with the Chicago Community Condom Project, visit:
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