Used condom on ground F006 / 9142
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Used condom on ground F006 / 9142
Used condom abandoned on fringes of metropolitan park, West Midlands, UK
Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations
Media ID 9252397
© ROBERT BROOK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Barrier Birth Control Clinical Waste Condom Contraception Contraceptive Directly Above Discarded Family Planning Garbage Litter Outdoors Park Prevention Protection Rubbish Sexually Transmitted Disease Sperm Trash Venereal Disease Waste
EDITORS COMMENTS
This close-up print captures a rather disheartening sight on the fringes of a metropolitan park in West Midlands, UK. In the image, we see a used condom abandoned on the ground, serving as an unfortunate reminder of human negligence and disregard for public spaces. The barrier surrounding the park seems to have failed in preventing such litter from accumulating. This visual juxtaposition highlights how even measures put in place to protect and preserve our surroundings can sometimes fall short. While contraception is undoubtedly crucial for family planning and preventing venereal diseases, this discarded condom represents wasted resources and potential health risks. It serves as a stark reminder that responsible disposal is equally important when it comes to safeguarding our environment and community well-being. The clinical waste nature of this item emphasizes its significance beyond mere trash or rubbish. It symbolizes both personal choices regarding birth control and larger societal issues related to sexual health education and awareness. Captured under daylight conditions, this detailed photograph by Robert Brook prompts us to reflect upon our individual actions' consequences on public spaces while urging us towards more conscientious behavior for the sake of both environmental preservation and community health.
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