Hi Alice,

To follow up on the guy who asked how to buy condoms discreetly, a tiny story:

Here in the Student Union (opposite College), condoms are significantly cheaper than elsewhere (stlg 1 instead of stlg 2 per three pack). There I go, pick up a package (yes, very first package in my life, to make it worse) and queue up at the till, face beet-red, thinking at any time, someone might recognize me. Then I notice: the girl in front has a package as well... flash of enlightenment: other people have sex too!

Hope this helps.

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Dear Alice,

I wanted to respond to the question concerning discreet condom purchasing. There are currently several Internet drugstores available through which such purchases can be made. They usually don't have as many types of condoms as a regular, real-world drugstore might carry, but have enough different kinds and brands. Online ordering is a great way to discretely purchase condoms, pregnancy tests, foot deodorant powder, or any other product one might feel uneasy purchasing in the presence of others.

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Mr. Condom,

Also note that stores across the nation have self-checkout counters where you swipe your own products. I usually take advantage of these when buying sensitive things.

— helper

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To the reader:

I get my condoms at grocery stores that have self-serve automated checkouts. I think the store owners have caught onto why these checkouts are popular and often locate the "Family Planning" section just steps away. Aside from that, visit the websites of major condom manufacturers. Often they will have some sort of promotion where you can receive free samples for filling out a survey.