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  • 25 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I'm feeling really embarrassed about a situation that happened when I went to the medical store to buy condoms. There were so many people around, and when I finally got the nerve to ask for them, everyone started laughing, and now I'm really nervous about trying again. How can I handle this better next time without feeling so anxious?

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Dr. Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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To avoid embarrassment, you can simply walk up to the pharmacist or store staff and say: "Excuse me, may I have a packet of condoms, please ?" or "Can you show me the condom section?" or "I need a packet of [specific brand name] condoms"; if you're still uncomfortable, consider buying online

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