Think Contraception “The 12 Safer Sex Days of Christmas”

For all those who plan to be naughty this Christmas,
be nice to your partner and use a condom

 The HSE Sexual Health & Crisis Pregnancy Programme (CPP) is encouraging sexually active young adults to use condoms this Christmas by distributing protection packs containing a condom and a sexual health information leaflet over 12 days during the Christmas period.   The ‘Think Contraception’ Protection Packs are designed to highlight the importance of using condoms to prevent unplanned pregnancies and protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

The Irish Contraception and Crisis Pregnancy Study (ICCP, 2010) found that while 80% of young people (18-25) use contraception consistently, 20% do not use contraception consistently. 

The CPP recently launched a new phase of the Think Contraception campaign to promote its key message, that when it comes to risk of STIs or unplanned pregnancy – Johnny’s got you covered. The main character of the campaign ‘Johnny’ represents the safety and reassurance of using a condom.

The Think Contraception team will be out and about distributing Protection Packs on the streets of Cork, Dublin, Galway and Kilkenny and at a number of college parties over 12 days of Christmas:

 1st Day:    Mon 3^rd Dec             DIT Xmas Party

2nd Day:  Mon 10th Dec           NUIM Xmas Party

3^rd Day:    Wed 12th Dec            DCU Xmas Party

4th Day:    Thurs 13^th Dec       NCI Xmas Party

5th Day:  Fri 14^th Dec               Kilkenny – City activity

6th Day:   Sat 15^th Dec               Kilkenny – City activity

7th Day:   Fri 21^st Dec                 Cork – City activity

8th Day:  Sat 22^nd Dec             Cork – City activity

9th Day:   Sun 23rd Dec           Dublin – City activity

10th Day: Fri 28th Dec             Galway- City activity

11^th Day:   Sat 29th Dec             Galway- City activity

12^th Day:         Surprise location and date

 ‘Johnny’ will be making a surprise appearance at a number of events over Christmas. The team will also be inviting people to take part in the ‘Get Protected Game’ to be in with a chance of winning a €50 One4all gift voucher. The Get Protected Game is an engaging interactive video game that challenges players to protect themselves from STIs and unplanned pregnancy.

 Remember, for all those who plan to be naughty this Christmas,
be nice to your partner and use a condom.

For more information:

• Connect with Johnny on Facebook.com/thinkjohnny
• Connect with Johnny on Twitter @thinkjohnny
• Visit www.thinkcontraception.ie