Surprise, surprise, the army is giving away free condoms. Well, not so much the army as one garrison in Germany that actually recognizes that condoms are an effective way to protect soldiers against sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV. I was prepared to be shocked that the army had enacted such a sensible policy under the current government, but it being one sensible officer's initiative makes a lot more sense. It's disappointing, but a lot more believable. Who knows, maybe if the German garrison sees some good results, the rest of the army will follow suit in this very efficient way of promoting safer sex? One can always hope...

• Do You Have a Condom?
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases You Should Know About
• HIV Overview
• The Mechanics of Safer Sex