Here's where you can get free condoms in the Corpus Christi area

John Oliva, Corpus Christi Caller Times
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With the overturning of Roe v. Wade made by the U.S. Supreme Court in June people are looking to various ways to practice safe sex to avoid an unwanted pregnancy.

Texas is one of 22 states that will make it a felony to perform an abortion at any point in pregnancy.

While abstinence is a sure way to not get pregnant, those sexually active should consider another form of birth control: condoms.

An employee of Produce on Peoples Street displays a condom available for free in downtown Corpus Christi on June 30, 2022.
An employee of Produce on Peoples Street displays a condom available for free in downtown Corpus Christi on June 30, 2022.

In Corpus Christi, the average price of condoms from H-E-B, Target and Walmart range from $3.94 to $19.99. But did you know there are several businesses in the Corpus Christi area that provide free condoms?

If you're nervous to visit a business for free contraceptives, visit texaswearscondoms.com to receive free condoms. Shipping is free, but takes four to six weeks for delivery.

Next time you're running errands, stop by one of these places to pick up some protection.

Where to get free condoms

  • Adult Video: 7430 I-37

  • Axis Tattoo: 701 N. Chaparral St.

  • Beauty Dungeon: 3202 Reid Dr.

  • Best Western Padre Island: 14050 S. Padre Island Dr.

  • Bottoms Up: 5945 Williams Dr.

  • The Cabaret Gentlemen's Club: 5401 Leopard St.

  • Campus Quarters Housing: 1773 Ennis Joslin Rd.

  • Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation: 2882 Holly Rd.

The Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation is a health center that provides primary health care, mental health and substance abuse programs, infectious disease testing, education and linkage to treatment and youth education to provide information on the dangers of drug use.
The Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation is a health center that provides primary health care, mental health and substance abuse programs, infectious disease testing, education and linkage to treatment and youth education to provide information on the dangers of drug use.

  • Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation Kingsville Sister Elizabeth Clinic: 720 E. Lee Ave.

  • City of Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District: 1702 Horne Rd.

  • Clinica Hispana Alice: 523 E. Main St.

  • Clinica Hispana Corpus: 3507 S. Staples St., 611 S. Tancahua St.

  • Cloud 9 Lingerie: 4902 Holly Rd.

  • Corpus Christi Care Center: 1300 3rd St.

  • Corpus Christi Metro Ministries: 1919 Leopard St.

  • Del Mar College: 101 Baldwin Blvd., 4101 Old Brownsville Rd.

  • Diamond Lounge: 3833 Saratoga Blvd.

  • Disc Go Round: 4646 Everhart Rd.

  • Electra Art Tattoo: 9938 S. Padre Island Dr.

  • Frat House: 526 S. Staples St.

  • Friends 4 Ever Lingerie: 6025 Weber Rd.

  • Galactic Papes & Vapes: 3521 S. Staples St.

  • Half Pipe Skate & Stuff: 6037 Weber Rd.

  • Hidden Door: 802 S. Staples St.

  • The Hot Box: 142 Dillon Ln.

  • Hybrid Records: 417 Peoples St.

Hybrid Records is located in downtown Corpus Christi.
Hybrid Records is located in downtown Corpus Christi.

  • House of Rock: 511 Starr St.

  • Joysticks Game Room: 1233 Nile Dr.

  • Lucky Stars: 5230 Kostoryz Rd.

  • Lucky's Sports Bar: 5833 Saratoga Blvd.

  • Mr. Nice Guys: 4818 Shopping Way, 5522 Everhart Rd., 1635 S. Staples St.

  • Oasis Tavern: 722 NAS Dr.

  • Off the Rack: 505 S. Water St.

  • Pipin Vapes: 1242 Nile Dr.

  • The Point of Corpus Christi: 601 N. Chaparral St.

  • Produce Goods: 415 Peoples St.

Produce Goods is a clothing and accessory shop located at 415 Peoples St.
Produce Goods is a clothing and accessory shop located at 415 Peoples St.

  • Rich's: 949 Airline Rd.

  • S&G's Magic Mushroom: 5520 Everhart Rd.

  • Smoothie King: 5017 Saratoga Blvd.

  • Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi: 6300 Ocean Dr.

  • Texas A&M University-Kingsville: 700 N. University Blvd.

  • VnP: 505 S. Water St.

  • Women's & Men's Health Services of the Coastal Bend: 4410 Dillon Ln., 3536 Holly Rd.

  • Women's & Men's Health Services of the Coastal Bend-Kingsville: 1022 S. 14th St.

  • Your Happy Place: 2541 S. Padre Island Dr.

Types of condoms

  • Spermicide: Contain sperm-killing lube. Recommended for vaginal intercourse but not oral or anal sex.

  • Spermicide-free: For people allergic to spermicides.

  • Latex: Strong and common. Not to be used with oil-based lubricant due to risk of breakage or slipping off.

  • Non-latex: For people allergic to latex or prefer to use oil-based lubricant. Polyurethane type are stronger than latex.

  • Female: A latex-free pouch that a woman inserts into her vagina. A new one must be used each time.

  • Lambskin: Made from the lining of animal intestines. They are not the best at protecting people from sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy, so it's best to avoid these.

An assortment of condoms are shown at H-E-B Plus in Corpus Christi at 5313 Saratoga Boulevard Thursday, June 30, 2022.
An assortment of condoms are shown at H-E-B Plus in Corpus Christi at 5313 Saratoga Boulevard Thursday, June 30, 2022.

  • Flavored: More of a novelty and to be used during oral sex. They are safe for normal intercourse, but switch to a different type of condom if there is irritation.

  • Glow-in-the-dark: Another novelty condom, but they are typically latex and safe to use for vaginal, oral or anal sex.

  • Ribbed: Sheaths have additional texture on the outside to add stimulation.

  • Thin: A condom with slightly less material to provide a more realistic experience.

  • Lubricated: Reduce friction with lubricant built right in the condoms.

  • Tingling: A specially formulated lubricant provides a sensation for one or both partners.

Dos and don'ts

  • Do use a condom every time you have sex.

  • Do put on a condom before intercourse.

  • Do read the package and check the expiration date.

  • Do make sure there are no tears, holes or defects on the condom.

  • Do store condoms in a cool, dry place.

  • Do use water-based or silicone-based lubricant to prevent breakage.

The CDC is warning people not to reuse condoms because that apparently happens.
The CDC is warning people not to reuse condoms because that apparently happens.

  • Don't store condoms in a wallet as heat and friction can damage them.

  • Don't use oil-based products including baby oil, lotion, petroleum jelly or cooking oil because that will cause the condom to break.

  • Don't use more than one condom at a time.

  • Don't reuse a condom.

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John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com or Twitter @johnpoliva. Consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to the Caller-Times.  

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