Project Condom is definitely a fun idea. It’s interesting. It’s creative. And what student wouldn’t want to attend a fashion show full of condom dresses? But I’m not exactly convinced that Project Condom is an effective way to raise awareness for sexual health. Modeling condom clothing won’t necessarily cause people to want to use protection more. Furthermore, though there are a lot of people who responded to the event on Facebook to confirm their attendance, there are also many others who don’t know what it is. Perhaps better advertising would spread the word to more people.
— Alice Chang, First-year business student
While Project Condom is a fascinating idea to promote sexual health, I have my doubts about its effectiveness. I do not believe seeing dresses made of condoms is going to convince very many people of the importance of using condoms. Project Condom is, however, highly effective in fostering communication about sexual health which other organizations and events can then capitalize upon. Thus, while it may not be the best way to discuss sexual health, it is an excellent way to promote sexual health awareness.
— Samruddhi Somani, First-year economics student
Project Condom is an excellent way to further the discussion on safe sex. Because of the creativity that designers are allowed to exert, a wide range of topics is touched on. Dresses have promoted safe sex, abstinence, rape awareness, Gardasil use, healthy relationships and much more. Students who attend the event also learn about the number of sexual and health support services that USC has to offer, and hopefully will be more inclined to use them in the future.
— Michelle Fantone, Fourth-year political science and sociology student
Considering the age of Project Condom, I commend its effectiveness in getting itself and its message out into the USC community. The promotion of sexual health in creative and interesting ways also promotes discussion of sexual issues, especially in a university setting. However, this kind of discussion needs to take place on both the national level and in younger age groups in order to have any lasting effect on the underlying attitudes toward sex and sexual health. To really promote sexual health and responsibility, then, off-campus and nationwide efforts are the next (major) step for such a program, and I believe Project Condom manages the right balance between fun and functional to achieve real success.
— Brooke McAbee, Third-year English student
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