The Condom Race

The condom race is a hands-on activity that can help teach young people condom use as part of safer sex practices. Although it is well documented that students know about condom use, they often do not do what they know they should. One possible explanation for this is that the students may lack the skills and confidence they need to have when they use condoms. The condom race offers students a chance to gain skills and confidence in a humorous, nonthreatening way. During the exercise, which is based on the concept of a relay race, students touch, feel, and practice putting condoms on penis models. After participating in the activity, students reported increased confidence in their ability to use, discuss, and carry condoms. The condom race is a quick, amusing, and easy activity.