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It seems a condom controversy is currently sweeping the internet, which means it is once again time for me to perform one of the core functions of a sex writer’s job: Remind everyone that condoms are an effective, affordable, and accessible method of contraception and one of the only ways to prevent the spread of many sexually transmitted infections, so using them is generally a great idea! But first, some context.

In a recent clip from the “Hot and Dirty” podcast, host Hallie Batchelder shared some off-color thoughts on condom use, revealing she was surprised and “offended” when two recent hookups suggested using condoms and referring to these incidents as evidence of a “condom epidemic.” These comments have since sparked controversy online, with critics calling the pod

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