Installing Condom Machines On College Campuses

Imagine a world where sexually transmitted diseases are on the front page of every newspaper. Imagine a world where children are born to parents who are not financially or mentally equipped to rear them. Imagine a world where condoms are not readily available. Each year, an average of 40,000 to 80,000 students are affected by either a sexually transmitted disease or an unintended pregnancy. Although this problem is far too complex for any one solution, promoting safe sex seems to alleviate the problem. To reduce the number of sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancies among students, condom vending machines should be installed on college campuses.
First and most importantly, studies show that condoms can prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). In a society where STD cases are rising at an alarmingly high rate, it is important that measures be taken to prevent the spread of these deadly diseases. The Stanford University’s Sexual Health Peer Center reported that 25% of college students have either had a sexually transmitted disease or transmitted one to a sexual partner. One factor that contributes to the high rate of STDs on college campuses is that students do not use condoms during intercourse. Since studies show that STDs are more prevalent among college students, colleges and universities should take an active role in promoting safe sex. Installing condom vending machines on campuses may lower the transmission …show more content…
Condom vending machines can be extremely beneficial to students. Installing these machines presents students with a more convenient way to purchase condoms. Ultimately, if more schools install condom vending machines, there will be a 25% decrease in sexually transmitted disease cases and a 60% decrease in unintended