<p>Ill add to that and say that although teens know condoms exist, and might know how to get them, they don’t necessarily know that condom use applies to them. And a girl might not think she’s the one to buy them, etc. I think teens would do better having a personal conversation with a doctor or counselor, who asks “what are YOU going to do to protect yourself. How are YOU going to take the necessary steps?” Kids often think the rules don’t pertain to them (it will never happen to me") so the education must be personalized. Also, condom use can be too haphazard. Maybe the shots every few years (I don’t know the logistics) would be better. But none of this happens without a decided and organized approach, and certainly won’t happen where adults are in denial or preaching celibacy.</p>