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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Siobhan Fenton

You can now stay at an Ibiza apartment for free, but there’s a catch

The apartment in Ibiza may be free, but it's not for the faint hearted (Superdrug)

An Ibiza apartment with a stunning sea view is opening its doors for visitors to stay for free this summer.

But there’s a catch – the property is covered in sexual health warnings and pictures of sexually transmitted infections.

The eye-catching décor in the "Condom-inium" is the handiwork of Superdrug and is part of their campaign to promote safer sex amongst Brits on holiday. IbizaPhoto.jpg The decor at the flat has a somewhat unconventional theme

The British healthcare and beauty company hope that by inviting people to snuggle up to pillows featuring graphic images of the herpes virus, they will be able to impress upon holiday makers the prevalence of STIs.

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New research found that a third of Britons aged 18-35 have had unprotected sex whilst on holiday. Of these, a quarter subsequently contracted an STI. It also revealed that 31 per cent of people in the age group have had a one-night stand whilst on holiday.

For those who believe they have a strong enough stomach to stay at the STI apartment, applications to stay at the flat can be made here.

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