CONDOM HEROES
In Norway, venereal diseases are increasing like never before. Chlamydia and Gonorrhea reached record highs in 2022, with nearly half of the reported cases concentrated in the capital, Oslo. Despite condoms being the only thing that protects against venereal diseases, Norway ranks among the lowest globally in condom use, with 6 out of 10 Norwegians avoiding condoms during sex with new partners.
But why aren't Norwegians using condoms? Because it “doesn’t feel the same'', “venereal diseases are often treatable”, “women are already on birthcontrol”, and most importantly “it makes the sex awkward”. So how do we convince a country where the worst outcomes are covered by the health system, to conquer the venereal disease epidemic? By making the man in the street the real hero!