‘She sleeps around, he’s prepared’: Women report massive double standard for carrying condoms
A new national study has revealed that women face a troubling double when it comes to carrying a key component of sexual health: condoms. When Australian women were asked about other women carrying condoms, the two most common answers were both about her sexual conduct: that she is planning to have sex (45.4%), and that she sleeps around (38.6%). Yet, the most common answer about men carrying condoms? “Is prepared” – at 43.9%. Credit: Moments Sexual Health Study 2026 Key findings from the 2026 Moments Sexual Wellness Study: Buying condoms has gotten easier for women, but being judged for carrying them has gotten worse Three in four Australian women have hidden, disguised or abandoned a condom purchase Two-thirds of Australian women have gone without a condom because neither person had one More here. Hookup apps for everyone AdultFriendFinder — readers’ pick for casual connections Tinder — top pick for finding hookups Hinge — popular choice for regular meetups Additionally, the study found that Australian women aged 18-45 are still uncomfortable buying or carrying condoms. And, …









