Condoms

Condoms are highly effective in preventing the sexual transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Consistent and correct use of condoms can also prevent unintended pregnancies.

These guides can teach you to use condoms correctly:

• CDC: How to Use a Condom (External)
• CDC: How to Use a FC2 Condom (Internal)

Find Free Safer Sex Products

You can get free condoms and lubricant across the city through the Health Department's NYC Condom Availability Program (NYCAP).

Free safer sex products are distributed at local businesses, community-based organizations and health care facilities. NYCAP gives away more than 30 million free safer sex products every year to over 3,500 locations.

Individuals

If you are located within the five boroughs of NYC and are looking for free safer sex products for your personal use:

• Search the NYC Health Map to find a business or organization near you that gives out free safer sex products.
• Call 311 for more information about how to get free safer sex products.

Businesses and Other Organizations

Businesses and other organizations interested in distributing free safer sex products can place orders through the NYC Safer Sex Portal.

If your business or organization is in New York but outside of NYC (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, or Staten Island), visit the New York State Condom Program.

For more information or if you have questions, email condoms@health.nyc.gov or call 311.

Education and Outreach

NYCAP can provide condom education to all audiences. You can request:

• Condom demonstrations (internal and external condoms)
• Overviews of different types of safer sex products, such as dental dams, finger cots, and lubricant
• Trainings for your staff or team to provide education on safer sex products and practices
• Information about NYC Sexual Health Clinics

NYCAP staff are also available to participate in community events, health fairs, block parties, and other special gatherings to provide safer sex products and health promotional materials.

Complete this form to invite NYCAP to your event or for education-related requests.

NYC Safer Sex Product Concerns or Questions

To report an issue with an NYC safer sex product or for any additional concerns, you can:

• Submit a Product Quality Concern Form
• Email condoms@health.nyc.gov
• Call 311

More Information

• NYC Sexual Health Clinics
• HIV/AIDS
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
• Birth Control
• Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
• Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)