Two brands are now available free of charge for those under 26. In pharmacies, So Sexy & Smile has just joined Ormelle, the first made available to this public since January.
“When you pay 9 euros for a box of three female condoms, while the male ones are free, it is mainly your budget that chooses what you protect yourself with,” breathes Anaïs, a 22-year-old student. Thanks to the Social Security Financing Law, free access for thoseunder 26 has been in effect for certain male (or external) condoms since January 1, 2023.