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It’s awkward and hard to suggest using a condom, many young people say.
But apparently, no one thinks it’s embarrassing when their partner brings it up — quite the opposite.
Danes are the worst in the Nordic countries at using condoms, and things look especially bleak among young people. The study reveals a paradox: talking about condoms feels awkward, even though it is most often seen as responsible.
It’s awkward and hard to suggest using a condom, many young people say.
But apparently, no one thinks it’s embarrassing when their partner brings it up — quite the opposite.
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