Healthy Life Journal

- A machine that sells condoms automatic coin payment system USD 500 does not work. Machines placed in the complex industry of PT Gudang Garam cigarette in Kelurahan Semampir, City of Kediri, East Java, it has long run out of stock.

“We’ve been trying to find a condom to fill the machine, but no matches. As usual condom manufacturers to fill the machine had long ceased production,” said Head of Section Ministry of Family Planning and Women Empowerment Agency KB Eriyanto Samsu Kediri City, Wednesday (3 / 2 / 2010).

The only automatic condom machine was held in 2005 to succeed the family planning and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. At first the machine was operating properly. Each condom is out of the machine must be redeemed with three coins USD 500.

The price of cheap easily accessible by the public from various circles, especially factory workers. In addition, condoms are offered a smell and taste varies, like strawberry, chocolate, and melon, so that the public interest to try.

The machine has major stakes in socializing the use of condoms in Kediri, East Java, but unfortunately is only operated for about two years. After that the machine can not be used anymore because the stock of condoms in accordance with the specifications of the machine does not exist.

Samsu said the current distribution of condoms to the public conducted through Polyclinic Gudang Garam. For the City of Kediri, the average use of condoms to 500 pieces per month. That does not include the use of condoms are sold freely on the market.

In addition to functioning as a pessary, the use of condoms to prevent transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. Barriers, some people can not accept condom use campaign for votes legalize free sex (free sex). In fact, condoms are one of the tools recommended for family planning and safe use non-hormonal contraceptives such as injections, pills, and implants.