"Protect Your Wang" with Trojan™ Condoms and Alexander Wang at NYC Pride March This Weekend

EWING, N.J., June 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- For its 12th year supporting Pride Month, the maker of Trojan™ brand condoms announced its collaboration with world-renowned designer Alexander Wang to create a one-of-a-kind float for this year's New York City Pride March. The two brands are teaming up in honor of June's Pride Month to remind people of the importance of using condoms, and to foster a positive dialogue about sexual health within the LGBTQ community.

The float captures both the design aesthetic of Alexander Wang with its sleek, monochromatic feel, while the circular design artistically brings to life a Trojan condom, reinforcing the importance of safe sex and protection. DJ Jesse Marco will provide the soundtrack, while Alex Wang, guests on the float and the Trojan™ march contingent encourage Pride attendees to "Protect Your Wang." Additionally, the Trojan™ march contingent will be wearing "Protect Your Wang" T-shirts designed by Wang himself. Alongside the custom float, brand ambassadors will distribute thousands of samples of Trojan™ condoms and branded tattoos to attendees. Fans are encouraged to follow the float live along the march route and join the online conversation by sharing photos and messages with #WangFest.

"I felt this partnership with Trojan was a positive way to reinforce the message of inclusion and promote wellness within the LGBTQ community. I feel proud to be able to celebrate our differences and remind everyone to 'Protect Your Wang,'" said Alex Wang.

Recent data from the CDC STD Surveillance Report shows that STDs continue to be on the rise, with gay and bisexual men being one of the groups at greater risk, reinforcing the need for open dialogue about condoms and sexual health. Condoms reduce the risk of STIs, including HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes and human papilloma virus (HPV), when used consistently and correctly. For many, condoms are the best method of protection against STIs and can be used in conjunction with PrEP as PrEP does not protect against other STIs.   

In effort to support and encourage making positive sexual health choices and using protection, Alexander Wang will donate his design fee to the LGBT Community Center of New York. The Center provides LGBT communities of NYC health and wellness programs; arts, entertainment, and cultural events; recovery, wellness, parenthood and family support services.  

"We are thrilled to enhance our annual NYC Pride support by partnering with Alexander Wang to design and join our float at the March. Alex has the power to influence many people to make positive choices about protecting their sexual health and enhancing their pleasure," said Stephanie Berez, Group Brand Manager for Trojan™ brand condoms. "Trojan has a long heritage of supporting the LGBTQ and all communities by providing resources to improve sexual health. Beyond Pride, our year-round partnership with the National Coalition of STD Directors helps us push our efforts towards encouraging the practice of safe sex for all. The New York City Pride March is just one of many events we will have throughout 2017, alongside our larger LGBTQ campaign, 'We Love Who We Love™.'"

In support of Pride Month and the LGBTQ community, Trojan recently launched "We Love Who We Love™" a digital campaign celebrating universal love and the importance of protecting that love. The campaign and content will be live on various platforms throughout the summer. Follow @TrojanCondoms on Twitter or Facebook.com/Trojan to join the conversation with #WeLoveWhoWeLove and #WangFest.

ABOUT TROJAN™ BRAND CONDOMS
Trojan™ Brand Condoms are America's #1 condom, trusted for over 100 years. Trojan™ Brand latex condoms are made from premium quality latex to help reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Every condom is electronically tested to help ensure reliability. There are more than 30 varieties of Trojan™ Brand Condoms. More Americans trust the Trojan™ Brand than any other condom. The maker of Trojan™ Brand Condoms is committed to investing in public health efforts to support sexual health. For more information, visit www.TrojanBrands.com.

ABOUT ALEXANDER WANG
Alexander Wang was born and raised in San Francisco, California and later moved to New York City to attend Parsons School of Design. In 2005 he pursued the launch of his own label and in Spring 2007, it had evolved into a full Women's ready-to-wear line. Today, Alexander Wang has over 25 stores worldwide, including its own E-Commerce site shipping to more than 50 countries. In its essence, the Alexander Wang brand's sensibility is a reflection on contrasts, blending seamlessly between the refined and the imperfect. His collections have an unprecious outlook on fashion, and always reflect a sense of ease. He is renowned for his irreverent approach and for perpetually evolving and re-contextualizing the urban uniform.

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