5.2.2. Sexual health services When participants were asked if they think that free condoms and lube are easy to get hold of, (59%) stated they are easy to get hold of, 32% stated they are not easy to get hold of and 9% did not respond. Those participants who thought that they are not easy to get hold of stated a reason as follows:
- Never been to a place which had free condoms - Don’t know where to get them free - Not available in all gay venues in Hull
Participants were asked if they have ever heard about the NHS Gay Men’s Condom Distribution Scheme which provides free condoms and lube via local gay friendly pubs/clubs and gay saunas. The majority (63%) stated they had never heard of the scheme and 37% stated they have heard of the scheme.