Hey! When’s the last time you thought about condoms? Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis have unfortunately been on the rise in teens and young adults. And one of the best ways to prevent STIs? Condoms. Did…
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Ah yes, condoms—possibly the most well-known and easily accessible form of protection to use during sex (vaginal, oral or anal)! National Condom Day takes place on February 14th (which, appropriately, is also Valentine’s Day), making this the perfect…
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We have all heard of flavored condoms, scented condoms and condoms in different colors, but what about glowing condoms? And better yet, a glowing condom that can detect a sexually transmitted disease (STD)? Two teen boys from Isaac Newton Academy […]
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Can health care providers and patients use texting to promote more consistent birth control use? Yes, they can! Clinicians and public health advocates have discovered something interesting: phone calls, email and snail mail just don’t seem to cut…
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Most of us are familiar with the two most common forms of birth control: condoms and birth control pills. However, lately there has been a rise in use of intrauterine devices (IUDs). In addition to brands such as Mirena, Paragard […]
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Every year, tens of thousands of Americans are diagnosed with HIV. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a staggering one out of four people who are diagnosed with HIV are between the ages of 13 and […]
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When it comes to using condoms, people come up with all sorts of excuses for not using them. They “ruin the mood” or make sex less enjoyable some people say. But neither of these excuses is true. According to a […]
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When the London Olympics began, over 10,000 of the world’s greatest athletes came together to compete. All of these athletes then lived in the Olympic Village with their fellow teammates and other athletes from around the world. Generally, we’d…
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