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The difficult task that is buying a condom

Most Kenyans have a negative perception and wrong cultural attitude towards sex. So much so that to most, talking about it is considered taboo

It’s unfortunate that we live in a society where sex has been demonised, and people from some quarters even term it evil. Consequently, this wrong perception continues to propagate the ignorance that shrouds sex among Kenyans and Africans in general, in the process, exposing Kenyans to deadly diseases and unwanted pregnancies.

Most Kenyans have a negative perception and wrong cultural attitude towards sex. So much so that to most, talking about it is considered taboo. You mention sex and some people squirm. This state of affairs has led to an awkward situation whereby some Kenyans find it easier to have sex than talk about it!

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