Likeliness to use a condom

• Nearly two-thirds of respondents are very likely to use a condom when with a new sexual partner (63%)
• Fewer males are very likely to use a condom than females (49% and 68.5% respectively), with response rates for very likely remaining consistent with most age groups apart from 55+, which sees a small decrease
• The main reasons respondents would not be likely to use a condom are age (16%), both of self and partner, and the use of screening to check for STIs (12%)

This chart shows that:
For the total sample, 63% of respondents are very likely to use a condom if they were to have a new sexual partner. 18% are quite likely, 6% are not very likely, 5% are not at all likely and 8% are not sure.
When compared by sex, 68.5% of females are very likely to use a condom if they were to have a new sexual partner. 17% are quite likely, 5% are not very likely, 3% are not at all likely and 6.5% are not sure.
49% of males are very likely to use a condom if they were to have a new sexual partner. 22% are quite likely, 9.5% are not very likely, 10% are not at all likely and 9.5% are not sure.

This chart shows that:
For the total sample, 63% of respondents are very likely to use a condom if they were to have a new sexual partner. 18% are quite likely, 6% are not very likely, 5% are not at all likely and 8% are not sure.
When compared by age, 65% of 16 to 34 year olds are very likely to use a condom if they were to have a new sexual partner. 14% are quite likely, 9% are not very likely, 4% are not at all likely and 8% are not sure.
For respondents aged 35 to 44, 64% are very likely to use a condom if they were to have a new sexual partner. 21% are quite likely, 5.5% are not very likely, 4% are not at all likely and 5.5% are not sure.
For respondents aged 45 to 54, 64% are very likely to use a condom if they were to have a new sexual partner. 18% are quite likely,4% are not very likely, 3% are not at all likely and 11% are not sure.
For respondents aged over 55, 53% are very likely to use a condom if they were to have a new sexual partner. 23.5% are quite likely, 5.5% are not very likely, 10% are not at all likely and 8% are not sure.

This table shows the key themes of comments from respondents who are not likely to use a condom.
Age of partner or self was a reason given by 16% of respondents.
Uses screening to check for STI’s was a reason given by 12% of respondents.
Interferes with sex or sexual enjoyment was a reason given by 10% of respondents.
Uses PreP was a reason given by 10% of respondents.
Prefers or has another method of contraception was a reason given by 10% of respondents.
Discusses/trusts in sexual health disclosure from intimate partner was a reason given by 8% of respondents.
Does not want to use condoms was a reason given by 8% of respondents.
Does not have casual sex/ is monogamous was a reason given by 6% of respondents.
A latex allergy was a reason given by 4% of respondents.
16% of respondents gave ‘other’ comments and 29% left no comment.