Nature Quickie: Environmentalism & The Single-Use Condom

Condoms are single use, which might give some environmentally-minded folks reason to pause and wonder if they should use them or not. However, condoms are also incredibly accessible and effective when it comes to unplanned pregnancy and STI prevention. So today we’re taking a journey together following the general lifecycle of a condom to better understand the impact of single use products like condoms while also holding how essential they are to our sexual health.

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Additional Resources:

• Greenpeace - Guide to Eco-Friendly Sex
• Green Queen - Are Condoms Eco-Friendly?
• Sierra Club - The Rise of Eco-Conscious Condoms
• Very Well Health - Facts About Condoms Additives
• Ecosalon - Some Say Condoms Are Creating More Trash. We Say They’re Good For The Environment.
• mindbodygreen - 9 Vegan Condoms to Buy in 2021 + What it Means
• The Quirky Environmentalist - Vegan and Sustainable Condoms
• The Verge - The 10 Best Eco-Friendly Condoms and Lubes
• Only Natural Energy - Are Condoms Good for the Environment?
• CDC - National Health Statistics Report 2017
• How Products Are Made - Latex
• World Wildlife Fund - Making the Production of Rubber Better for the Planet 
• AskWonder - What FDA Regulations Apply to Condoms?
• Condom Jungle - FDA Condom Quality Control for Class II Devices
• Bustle - The 5 Most Common Types of Condoms & Whether or Not They’re Biodegradable
• Go Ask Alice - Environmentally Friendly Condom Disposal

Hosted by Laura Borichevsky.
Cover artwork by Hailey Hirst.
Music by Calica licensed via  MusicBed.