In a country where sexual health education is spotty at best and access to healthcare is often a privilege, not a right, the decision to have unprotected sex carries far more risk than most people realize.
Experts warn that “condomless sex” is not just about risking an unplanned pregnancy; it’s a high-stakes gamble that can lead to lifelong health, emotional, and even legal consequences.
Here are five things every Nigerian, especially young adults, should know before ditching the condom:
You’re Risking Much More Than Pregnancy
“Most young Nigerians still think condoms are only for preventing pregnancy. That’s a dangerous half-truth,” says Adaeze Nnamani, a sexual health researcher based in Enugu.
Condoms are your first line of defence against sexually transmitted infections like HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, and hepatitis B. Many of these infections are symptomless at first, silently damaging.Read the full now & the viral video.
