The age limit had left us thinking, as if before the age of 18, we were probably not concerned with the idea of protecting ourselves. This Friday, December 9, Emmanuel Macron announced free condoms in pharmacies for young people aged 18-25 from 2023. News welcomed by prevention actors who recalled that young adults are currently particularly affected by STIs.
“So I say bank, come on! » : Macron reacts to criticism
However, this 18-25 year old has not failed to elicit reactions : How can we not see an aberration when we know that half of adolescents have already had sexual intercourse before they come of age? Why then exclude them from free access to this very useful tool to protect themselves and their partners from an STI or an unwanted pregnancy? Comments made publicly e which has returned to the presidential ears:
“I have been reproached by several of you on the fact that many of our young minors had sexual relations and that they too should be able to protect themselves, that they could have the same economic ties. »
Emmanuel Macron was convinced of this and therefore took into account the criticisms addressed to him by a “So I say bank, come on! » and said the device would then be extended to minors.
It’s enough? As the HIV Aides organization points out, it remains essential to deploy and make accessible a number of means of protection:
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Source: Madmoizelle
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