International Condom Day 2019: Why do Indian men dislike using protection? Here are the answers from the public

Every year, the 13th of February is observed as the International Condom Day with an aim to increase awareness regarding the need for condoms as a contraceptive method. However, time and again, the importance of using condoms while having sexual intercourse is chucked aside, given the fact that ‘sex’ even in the 21^st century is still considered a 'hush-hush' topic hence increasing the rate of unwanted pregnancies, STIs and STDs.

At 1.2 billion people and counting, the population of India clearly suggests that the general masses are not using condoms while having sexual intercourse. These findings have also been substantiated by Durex India, a condom producing company whose study finds that almost 95% of Indian men don’t use condoms, making us question, why?

A study conducted by Durex India, 2018 gives you the answer as to why Indian men hate using condoms:

 

What’s happening India? 95% of Indians don’t use condoms! We’d love to know why?

— Durex India (@DurexIndia) March 5, 2018

While Indians are making #HateCondoms the latest way to vent their frustrations on these very important products, question is why do people hate condoms? https://t.co/i4CigHIfq9

— Biswa Kalyan Rath (@kalyanrath) March 5, 2018

Many of us feel shy while buying condoms at medical store,

Any solution for it??

— raj pathak (@rajpathak25) March 5, 2018

Agreed... 'feeling' is a big problem... and it's not just a guy thing - plenty of women #hatecondoms too pic.twitter.com/gOeEQGbDES

— Anish Dasgupta (@anishdg) March 5, 2018

Because your condom ads are so awkward to watch when they should be educational. Condom companies really need to rethink their ads. It is themselves they are hurting.

— Sanskar Dikshit (@isanskari) March 5, 2018

indians has better control 😄 pic.twitter.com/zKqEqacqV3

— Mausam (@itsmausam) March 5, 2018

Cause the govt. of India think advertising during primetime is sin

— Raj Malpekar (@malpekar) March 5, 2018

Becuz of Lack Of Sex Education and Also talking abt Sex Is considered Taboo in public ...

— Lavi (@lavi13alive) March 5, 2018

While many think the lack of sex eduaction is the primary reason for not using condoms, some blame the issue on the society for considering the talk of open sex-talks and its related topic a taboo. What is your answer, why do you think Indian men despise using condoms?