NYC Intros Condom Finder App for iOS, Android

Looking for a condom in New York City? There's an app for that.

Want to build a nice flower garden for that sassy little blond-headed Smurfette? There's an app for that. Looking for a local eatery to have a nice romantic dinner for two? There's an app for that. Need to find a condom fast on the streets of New York City? There's an app for that too.

Thanks to the New York City Health Department, owners of the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch can download and install the New York City Condom Finder from the App Store. Not to worry Android owners-- you won't be left unprotected and out in the cold, as the app is also available in the Android Market too.

The Condom Finder app was released on Monday in celebration of Valentine's Day. It will seek out the nearest five places listed in a network of 1,000 different locations in all five NYC boroughs. Using the city's database, the free condom distributors are located using GPS technology, or by inputting a local address to find the nearest five stores.

"We want New York City to be the safest city in the world to have sex," said Dr. Monica Sweeney, the city's assistant health commissioner. "A lot of people come here for that, so we want them to practice safer sex."

According to Reuters, New York City has been giving out free condoms at an average of three million a month over the last five years. Given that the city has come under fire by parents of younger children for its condom distribution program in the past, the Health Department's app could spark new controversy. Regardless, the city wants sexually active locals and visitors to keep safe no matter the age.

"We're not promoting sex, we're promoting safer sex," Sweeney added. "In New York City and around the country, adolescents and pre-adolescents have sex whether you give them condoms or not."

So true. Those seeking free condoms in New York City can also conduct a search online by heading here.