Over half of Brits admit they won’t use protection once pub are open

Since lockdown began back in March 2020, Brits have been forced into curbing any risky sexploits, but according to new research released by intimate lifestyle brand LELO, 60% of Brits admit they will not use protection following the restrictions after lockdown ends*.In fact, 13% of Brits said they want to have sex within the hour of being allowed out and pubs opening, with a further 13% admitting to wanting sex within 24 hours.

Off the back of this, and to help combat the prevention and transmission of STI’s in the UK, LELO is donating thousands of their best selling LELO HEX Condoms to the nation’s pubs. Condoms are incredibly effective at preventing most STI’s when used correctly. The intervention couldn’t be more timely, considering over half of Brits say they have never even been tested for an STI (63%)*.

To help ensure the nation practices safe and satisfying sex, LELO HEX condoms were designed with pleasure at the forefront, delivering strength, thinness and sensation through its revolutionary hexagonal structure.

LELO is asking the nation’s pubs and bars to email [email protected] to apply for free condoms to be sent to them.

Sexpert at Lelo, Kate Moyle commented: “We found these figures incredibly worrying, especially when we consider that many sexually transmitted infections are symptomless, which highlights the importance of testing even when you feel fine. Left untreated, some STIs can impact more long term health, such as future fertility and the ability to get pregnant. With this in mind, it seems the risks really do not outweigh the benefits of using condoms which are the most reliable form of contraception for protecting against both unwanted pregnancy and STI’s, which when used correctly don’t detract from the enjoyment of sex.”

Pubs can apply to receive Hex Condoms at [email protected]