Where to get it
(in bulk)

A provider's guide to buying
HIV prevention supplies

• condom manufacturers
• condom resellers and repackagers
• polyurethane condoms and "female" condoms
• lubricants
• oral sex barriers
• needle exchange and outreach supplies
• educational materials
• outreach worker trainings
• resource and research information
• credits

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Latex Condom Manufuacturers

These companies usually sell only their own brands in bulk orders of over 1,000 condoms. For one stop/variety shopping, and smaller orders, purchases often need to be made through a reseller/distributors see below.

• Aladan
  [Recently purchased by London International/Schmid Labs. Name, phone numbers and products may change.]
  (800)520-8343 or (800)252-3261
  American made condoms: Gold Circle Coin (dry condom packaged in a foil coin, available in colors) and Saxon Gold (several textures and styles, including "Rainbow," which are Red, Yellow, Green, or Blue condoms in an eye catching rainbow package)
  
• Ansell Americas
  (800)327-8659 or (908)542-9500
  American made condoms: Lifestyles Kiss of Mint (dry with mint powder), Rough Rider (with raised dots on outside), Prime and LifeStyles line of condoms. Includes Tuxedos which are very large and black.
  
• Carter-Wallace
  (800)833-9532 or (800)828-9032
  American made condoms: Trojan (several styles), Mentor and Magnum
  (Note: the Trojan-ENZ Large, Mentor and Magnum run very large, but are not available in bulk orders)
  
• Line One Laboratories
  (800)222-9848 or (213)222-9848
  Malaysian made condoms: Ria and Trustex
  (Note: Ria are available in Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green, Purple and Black. Trustex flavored lubricated condoms are available in Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate, Banana, Grape, and Cola.)
  Oral Barriers: LIXX (Vanilla or Strawberry )
  
• London International/Schmid Labs
  (800)827-0987 or (813)365-1600
  British and American made condoms: Ramses (a line which includes the Avanti, polyurethane condom) and Sheik (Note: the Avanti is not available in bulk from the manufacturer -- see Blowfish below -- and quality control rumors abound, but it is an option for people with latex allergies. Sheik is available lubricated or in two non-lubricated versions, one with a mint powder which is not available in retail.)
  
• Mayer Laboratories
  (800)426-6366 or (510)437-8867
  Japanese Made Condoms: Kimono Select, Kimono Sensation (with raised dots inside). MAXX (larger in the head), and Kimono Microthin. Malaysian Made Condoms: Kimono PS and Love Gasket (Not available in sotres which may fluster clients)
  Lubricants: Aqua Lube (They also distribute PrePair)
  
• Okamoto USA
  (800)283-7546 or (203)378-0003
  Japanese made condoms: Beyond Seven (A Best Buy!!) and Crown (Good thin, stretchy condoms. Clear with a blue and red tint respectively).
  
• Parkdale Laboratories
  (415)346-9660
  Malaysian made condoms: Premium (Not available in retail, which may fluster clients. Soon to be adding colored condoms)
  
• Total Access and BGM Inc.
  (800)320-3716 or (714)722-1252
  Korean made condoms: Partners condoms (Not available in retail, which may fluster clients.), oral barriers, and distributes I-D lubricant.

Condom Resellers & Repackagers

Resellers buy large qunatities of condoms, lube, etc. from manugfacturers, then mix and match things to the buyer's needs. They usually require a lower minimum purchase than most manufactuerers. They are generally much cheaper than retail condom distributors.

• Barnett, International
  (704)587-0390
  Ultra Shape (clear and colored)
  Bulk wrapped condoms in packs of 1000. Individually wrapped condoms for vending machines.
  
• Blowfish
  (415)285-6064 or (800)325-BLOW
  email: Blowfish@blowfish.com
  Glyde LOLLYES, Avanti polyurethane condoms, and Liquid Silk (non-glycerin lube)
  
• Condom Sense (http://www.csense.com/)
  (888) 776-2906
  sells a wide variety of condoms and lubricants including the Avanti, Reality Female condom, brands like LifeStyles, Trojan, Crown, Kimono & Maxx, Wet, Delube, AstroGlide. Also has bulk non-profit pricing at cost + 10%.
  
• Global Protection Corporation
  (800)5-PLAYSAFE or (888)266-3665
  Distributor/Repackager
  Wide selection of condom brands. Custom packaging of condoms and I-D lube (in 3 or 10cc packets). Low minimums.
  
• M&M Rubber Company, Inc.
  (800)347-5743
  LifeStyles in 1000 piece minimum orders.
  
• Moi Safer Sex Products
  (800) 438-7196 or (856) 464-9110
  Email: Moi@snip.net
  Extensive line of LifeStyle, Trustex and Durex, Reality female condom, Discretions condom envelopes.  Also lubricants, and oral barriers. No minimums.  Custom labeling and Safer Sex Kits.
  
• Paradise Marketing
  (800)483-4500 or (619)438-223
  Wide selection. Low minimums.
  
• The Rubber Tree
  (206)633-4750
  Wide selection. Very low minimums.
  
• Rainbow Rubber Company
  (604)683-3423
  Canadian Reseller
  Oral Barriers: Latex barriers for oral-vaginal and oral-anal sex. Size, color, flavor/scent, and thickness vary between brands.

Polyurethane Condoms

• Blowfish
  (415)285-6064 or (800)325-BLOW
  email: Blowfish@blowfish.com
  Glyde LOLLYES, Avanti polyurethane condoms, and Liquid Silk (non-glycerin lube)
  
• Moi Safer Sex Products
  (800) 438-7196 or (856) 464-9110
  Email: Moi@snip.net
  Avanti polyurethane condoms. No minimums.
  
• Links on Latex Allergies and Polyurethane condoms

"Female Condom" / Internal condom

This product is officially called the "femidom," and is approved for birth control. It offers an alternative to "male" condoms for STD transmission for both vaginal and anal sex. This has earned it the name, the "sodom."

• Female Health Company
  (800)635-0844 or (312)280-1119
  British made product: Reality (bag-like polyurethane product: marketed for vaginal sex but can be used for anal sex by removing internal ring and inserting with a dildo. Must be used horizontally to avoid leakage. "Reality" internal condoms are expensive compared to regular condoms, but they offer an alternative to latex condoms.)
  
• Moi Safer Sex Products
  (800) 438-7196 or (856) 464-9110
  Email: Moi@snip.net
  Reality female condom.  No minimums.
  

Latex Barriers for oral-vaginal or oral-anal sex.
Size, color, falvor/scent, and thickness vary between brands.

• Glyde USA
  (206)283-7664
  The only FDA approved latex barrier, Now called "Sheers" or as they are called in Australia, LOLLYES ("Lips On Lickable Latex Yes") Very thin individually packaged flavored latex rectangles.
  
• Blowfish
  (415)285-6064 or (800)325-BLOW
  email: Blowfish@blowfish.com
  Glyde LOLLYES
  
• Good Vibrations
  (415) 974-8980
  1210 Valencia Street San Francisco, CA 94110
  Also sells "Dammits" harnesses for latex dams.
  
• Line One Laboratories
  (800)222-9848 or (213)222-9848
  Trustex condoms have flavored lubricant and are available in Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate, Banana, Grape, and Cola.)
  Oral Barriers: LIXX (Vanilla or Strawberry )
  
• Mercury Mail Order
  (415) 621-1188
  4084 18th St.San Francisco, CA 94114
  Also sells "Dammits" harnesses for latex dams.
  
• Moi Safer Sex Products
  (800) 438-7196 or (856) 464-9110
  Email: Moi@snip.net.
  Oral latex barriers (dental dams) available strawberry, vanilla, grape, banana, mint and plain. No minimums.
  
• Rainbow Rubber Company
  (604)683-3423
  Canadian Reseller
  Oral Barriers: Latex barriers for oral-vaginal and oral-anal sex. Size, color, flavor/scent, and thickness vary between brands.
  
• SF Dental Supply
  (415) 621-8406
  1360 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94103

Lubricants

Unless noted, all lubricants are water and gycerine based. Some brands come with or without spermicide. I recommend lube without spermicide (nonoxynol 9) for reasons of taste and smell and also because of the potential numbing and irritant qualities of spermicides.
Spermicide's effectiveness against HIV transmission has never been proven, and spermicide has been known to cause burning and ulcerations, potentially increasing the risk of HIV transmission. More about effectiveness of Nonoxunol-9 spermicide for HIV prevention.

• See also The Official Sexual Lube Directory
  
• B. Cummings Co., Inc.
  (800)226-6464 or (818)504-2571
  Manufactures: Elbow Grease
  
• BioFilm, Inc.
  (800)848-5900 or (800)325-5659
  Manufactures: Astroglide
  
• Blowfish
  (415)285-6064 or (800)325-BLOW
  Distributor: Liquid Silk (non-glycerin lube)
  
• Davryan Labs, Inc.
  (800)637-7623
  Manufacturer: Probe
  
• Dynamic Concepts
  (800)248-4811 or (818)901-1451
  Manufacturer: Wet and Comfort
  
• Global Protection Corporation
  (800)5-PLAYSAFE or (888)266-3665
  Distributor/Repackager Low minimums.
  Custom packaging of I-D lube (in 3 or 10cc packets).
  
• Mayer Laboratories
  (800)426-6366 or (510)437-8867
  Manufacturer: Aqua Lube (They also distribute PrePair)
  
• Moi Safer Sex Products
  (800) 438-7196 or (856) 464-9110
  Email: Moi@snip.net
  Distributor: Slippery Stuff (unflavored, with or without N9) and Rain (in strawberry, vanilla, grape, chocolate, banana and cola flavors).  Mix or match with no minimums.
  
• Trimensa Pharmaceuticals
  (800)554-1313 or (805)499-2446
  Manufacturer: ForPlay (Available in regular or flavored: Strawberry, Vanilla, Citrus or Passion Fruit)
  
• Westridge Labs, Inc.
  (800)646-2096
  Manufacturer: I-DLube

Needle Exchange and Outreach Supplies

Support & Supplies/Buyer's Clubs:

• NASEN
  North American Syringe Exchange Network
  (206)272-4857 or (206)272-8415
  Buyers club for existing exchanges
  Syringes, Alcohol Wipes, Condoms(Ansell & Aladan), Cookers, Bio-Hazard "stick boxes," etc.. Pre-paid sales only.
  
• Safety Works
  (800)723-3892 that's (800)SAFETY2
  Buyers club
  Silk Screened Bleach Bottles, Syringes, Alcohol Wipes, Cotton Balls, Cookers, Bags, Lube, Wide selection of Condoms, Etc.

Bags (Ziplock):

• Associated Bag Co.
  (800)926-6100
  All kinds and sizes of bags
  
• WesCo Supply Company
  (310)596-9888
  Bags

Bleach/Water Bottles and Bleach Resistant No-Leak Caps:

Helpful hint: Store bought turkey basters are great tools for filling little bottles. Unscented bleach is easily purchased from your local mega-store -- Price Costco, Smart & Final, etc.

• Alameda Commons Packaging
  (510)651-0277
  Bottle manufacturer
  Bottles with Bleach Resistant Caps. Bottles do not have printed instructions on outside
  
• Safety Works
  (800)723-3892 that's (800)SAFETY2
  Buyers club
  Bottles with Bleaching Instructions on outside.
  
• North Western Bottle Co.
  (510)786-2440
  Bottle manufacturer
  Very Good, Tight Sealing, Bleach Resistant Caps.

Bio-Hazard Boxes/Buckets:

For Bio-Hazard Disposal, check with your local clinic/hospital, waste disposal and telephone directory for services, or call (800)555-1212, and ask for a local listing for Browning Ferris Industries ("BFI"), a national waste disposal company.

• Bio Safety Systems
  (800)421-6556 or (619)530-0400
  Big Bio-Hazard Buckets
  
• Lab Safety Supply
  (800)356-0783 or (800)356-2501 (tech. line)
  Big Bio-Hazard Buckets, and all sorts of stuff.
  
• NASEN
  North American Syringe Exchange Network
  (206)272-4857 or (206)272-8415
  Buyers club for existing exchanges
  Bio-Hazard "Stick Boxes", Syringes, Alcohol Wipes, Condoms(Ansell & Aladan), Cookers, etc.. Pre-paid sales only.

Cotton Balls/Pellets:

• Richmond Dental Co.
  (704)334-3793
  # 4 Pellets
  
• Henry Schein
  (800)472-4346
  Small cotton pellets

Medical Supply Companies:

Some - but not all - sales are restricted to licensed organizations or personnel.

• Moore Medical Corp.
  (800)234-1464
  Medical Products Distributor
  Everything from Alcohol Pads to Syringes -- Some items require a staff physician's authorization or a copy of your license to buy pharmaceuticals before purchasing. Sales up to $500.00 on approved credit.
  
• Sterling Medical Products
  (800)966-3342
  Medical Products Distributor
  Everything from Alcohol Pads to Syringes -- Some items require a staff physician's authorization or a copy of your license to buy pharmaceuticals before purchasing. Call to find out their credit restrictions.

Educational Handouts

These places have good stuff. Call for catalogs, but, before you order, ask for samples, because some you can make yourself, and some are JUST AWFUL.

• AIDS Project LA
  (213)993-1600
  "Eros" is a good, graphic product for gay men.
  
• American Social Health Association
  (800)783-9877Asian AIDS Project
  (415)227-0946
  
• Cadena de Gente de Color Contra el SIDA (POCAAN)
  (206)322-7061
  
• California AIDS Clearinghouse
  (213)845-4180CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse
  (800)458-5231
  
• Condom Resource Center
  (510)533-3412
  
• ETR
  (800)321-4407
  
• Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC -- NY)
  (212)337-1950
  
• Impact AIDS
  (415)861-3397

Outreach Worker/Administrator Training Programs:

• Trainings from the San Francisco STD/HIV Prevention Training Center
  
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Division of AIDS/HIV Prevention
  (800)342-AIDS
  Call for Referrals to your Local HIV/AIDS Workshops, Trainings and Workplace Trainings
  
• CDC -- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  (404)639-3311
  Call for Referrals to your Local STD Workshops and Trainings.
  
• Center for Behavioral Research & Services
  California State University, Long Beach
  (310)495-2330
  Excellent experimentally developed, theory-based three day intervention program training (lunch included!), but only offered in California.
  
• Institute for Community Health Outreach, San Francisco
  (415)922-6135
  Basic, Advanced, and Veteran Community Health Outreach Worker Trainings and Administrator Trainings. 3-10 days each. Business hours, weekdays, and in California only.
  

Resource and Research Information:

• Managing Desire Links to Other Web Sites
  
• Tips on using condoms and lube
  
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Division of AIDS/HIV Prevention
  (800)342-AIDS
  All sorts of resources, referrals and answers
  
• CDC -- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  (800)227-8922
  Answers to your STD questions
  
• Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (In SF)
  "HIV Prevention, Looking Back, Looking Ahead" and other " what works?" prevention fact sheets. Available through the National AIDS Clearinghouse: (800)458-5231.
  
• National Task Force on AIDS Prevention
  (415)403-3800
  Provides National technical assistance for prevention and education.
  
• Project Inform
  (800)822-7422 (AIDS Treatment Hotline)
  (415)558-8669 (Office)
  Extensive AIDS treatment information. Written material and several regular publications available
  
• Vaccine Advocates (formerly VACT UP)
  (415)552-9626
  HIV vaccine advocacy and information.

Credits

Originally compiled by Scott Carroll, 9/95
Revised by Nicolas Sheon 5/97

with support from The Gay Men's Health Collective of the Berkeley Free Clinic 510-644-0425, Gay Grassroots Outreach, and Needle Exchange Emergency Distribution 510-678-8563.