The warning is contained in a statement of the Institute issued on Monday. "You do not know how they have stored these condoms and how long they have kept them; you do not even know the source of their condoms.
"Even if they got them from a chemist or some kind of pharmacy, the mere fact that they are carrying them under the sun and rain exposes the condom to a lot of danger.
"Most of the condoms being hawked are sometimes expired and tear easily during use. The statement explains that "what that means is that there could be easy transmission of HIV, so it is advisable for user of such condoms to go for counselling and testing.''
Some more advices contained in the statement. Firstly, women are advised to use a female condom for prevention. Secondly, one should always check the expiry date and read the instruction on how to use a condom. "Always check for NAFDAC and FDA certifications on condoms before purchase and read the instructions on their usage; the instructions should be clear enough."
It keeps on giving some more useful tips: a good condom could be determined by rubbing it between the thumb and index finger to determine if it had air and lubricant - no condom comes without a lubricant inside it; condoms should not be kept in trouser back pockets as they could be damaged if sat upon.
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