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* In Zimbabwe, '''condoms''' are sold by local shops and street vendors, government initiatives and social networking programs (such as Marie Stopes International, Population Services International and DKT International). They are also sold in front of clubs and beer halls in cities, such as Harare. The vendors who sell condoms at night report that many people feel more comfortable buying condoms from them than from the local shops, which can feel more public and exposed.<ref>[http://www.thezimbabwean.co/2015/05/people-shun-free-condoms/ The Zimbabwean: People shun free condoms]</ref> Some night club bathrooms also have free condoms, which come in blue colors. Finally, while it's a more expensive option, condoms can also be purchased online and delivered to a Zimbabwe address. For example, you can [https://www.caretobeauty.com/zw/condoms/ buy Durex condoms from the Care to Beauty website]. | * In Zimbabwe, '''condoms''' are sold by local shops and street vendors, government initiatives and social networking programs (such as Marie Stopes International, Population Services International and DKT International). They are also sold in front of clubs and beer halls in cities, such as Harare. The vendors who sell condoms at night report that many people feel more comfortable buying condoms from them than from the local shops, which can feel more public and exposed.<ref>[http://www.thezimbabwean.co/2015/05/people-shun-free-condoms/ The Zimbabwean: People shun free condoms]</ref> Some night club bathrooms also have free condoms, which come in blue colors. Finally, while it's a more expensive option, condoms can also be purchased online and delivered to a Zimbabwe address. For example, you can [https://www.caretobeauty.com/zw/condoms/ buy Durex condoms from the Care to Beauty website]. | ||
* In Zimbabwe, you can find '''birth control pills''' at pharmacies, clinics and social networking programs (such as Marie Stopes International, Population Services International and DKT International). You need a prescription to access birth control pills. Some of the birth control brands you may find in Zimbabwe | * In Zimbabwe, you can find '''birth control pills''' at pharmacies, clinics and social networking programs (such as Marie Stopes International, Population Services International and DKT International). You need a prescription to access birth control pills. Some of the birth control brands you may find in Zimbabwe are brands called Safe or Control, which are distributed by local NGOs and sold at pharmacies and health centers. You may also find Microgynon (which is not sold in most pharmacies, but is certainly sold in some, such as Booties Pharmacy), Ovidon, Ovral, Lo-Femenal, Nordette and Rigevidon. One Harare pharmacy reported carrying pills called 'Control' and 'Secure,' which sold for about $1 per packs of two. | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||