Russian citizens have become more serious about safe sex. The country has noted an unprecedented demand for contraceptives this year.

For the period from January to June 2017. Russian pharmacies sold 2% more funds for barrier contraception than in the first half of 2016. , - experts of the analytical consulting agency DSM Group.

Especially marked increase in the popularity of condoms. Sales volumes of product No. 2 increased by 4.5%. Which significantly exceeds the trade in this product in 2016, when it was purchased by 16.1% less. Specialists are inclined to link this fact not only with the desire of Russians to be protected, but also by reducing the price segment of the type of barrier contraception.

"Weighted average price of one package of condoms in the first half of 2017. amounted to 231 rubles, which is 2.3% less than in the same period in 2016. For five popular brands from the TOP-10 there is a drop in prices, "- said the director of DSM Group Sergey Shulyak.

During the first half of 2017, 384 names of condoms sold under 41 brands and produced by 35 companies were delivered to pharmacies of the Russian Federation.

Last spring, the Russian Cabinet instructed the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Industry, Roszdravnadzor and FAS to develop mechanisms to reduce prices for barrier contraceptives. For the purposes of the government program to combat AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.