News on Condoms

Chinese female condoms too small for S.Africans: report

2011-09-16T14:30:34Z

A South African court has blocked the government from buying 11 million female condoms from China, saying they are too small, a newspaper reported Friday.

The finance ministry had awarded a contract to a firm called Siqamba Medical, which planned to buy the Phoenurse condoms from China, the Beeld newspaper said.

A rival firm, Reuters) - Need a condom? There's an app for that.

The New York City Health Department on Monday unveiled a smartphone application that will help users locate the nearest place in the area giving out free condoms.

"We want VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict's acknowledgement that using condoms may be justified to stop the spread of AIDS did not signify a change in the Catholic Church's ban on their use as contraception, the VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict's acknowledgement that using condoms may be justified to stop the spread of AIDS did not signify a change in the Catholic Church's ban on their use as contraception, the Pope's remarks on condoms sow widespread confusion among church leaders, parishioners

Some Roman Catholics are confused. Some are angry. Others just don't believe the pope meant what it seems he said. Days after the release of Pope Benedict XVI's comments that condoms can be justified to prevent the spread of HIV, there is widespread confusion about exactly what he was trying to say. Th...

Hit by AIDS, Africa welcomes Pope's condom message

2010-11-23T03:00:19Z

Africa, where 20M people have HIV, welcomes pope's condoms message; some priests conflicted

The pope's stunning suggestion that condoms could be used in limited situations has grabbed the attention of Africa, which has a soaring number of Catholics and a raging HIV pandemic.

From church leaders to AIDS activists, many Africans welcomed Pope Benedic...

APNewsBreak: Pope seeks debate on condoms and AIDS

2010-11-22T09:00:17Z

APNewsBreak: Vatican insider: Pope seeks to start debate on condom use to prevent AIDS spread

A Vatican insider says Pope Benedict XVI is seeking to "kick-start a debate" with his suggestion that using condoms could be acceptable in some cases as a means of fighting AIDS.

Benedict said in an intervie...

Pope Benedict OK With Condom Use For Gay HIV+ Prostitutes

2010-11-21T07:00:31Z

Pope Benedict has, for the first time, endorsed the use of condoms to prevent the spread of infection

Pope Benedict has, for the first time, endorsed the use of condoms to prevent the spread of infection, the Boston Herald reported.

In comments published in a book by a German journalist, Benedict said that condoms cou...

Pope says condoms acceptable 'in certain cases'

2010-11-20T18:30:27Z

Pope Benedict XVI says that condom use is acceptable "in certain cases", notably to reduce the risk of HIV infection, in a book due out Tuesday, apparently softening his once hardline stance.

In a series of interviews published in his native German, the 83-year-old Benedict is asked whether "the Catholic Church is not fundamentally against the use of condoms."

"It of course does not see it as a real and moral s...

"Rubbers" at MoSex

2010-11-29T15:00:45Z

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How religious leaders view condom use

2010-11-29T15:47:08Z

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Sensis Condoms With QuickStrips!

2010-11-29T14:42:01Z

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How to respond to a man's excuses for not wanting to wear a condom

2010-11-29T15:21:27Z

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Gauging the safety of condoms

2010-11-29T15:21:37Z

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Different types of female barrier contraception

2010-11-29T15:21:25Z

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Materials used to make female barrier contraceptions

2010-11-29T15:21:25Z

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Materials used to make male barrier contraceptions

2010-11-29T15:21:25Z

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The truth about condoms

2010-11-29T15:21:37Z

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New York City: Free condom distribution to promote safe sex

2010-11-29T15:21:37Z

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Why condom size matters

2010-11-29T15:16:03Z

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Why use of condoms might be a false security in preventing HIV

2010-11-29T15:21:37Z

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The spray-on condom

2010-11-29T15:21:36Z

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The female condom and STD protection

2010-11-29T15:16:01Z

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Woman's guide to condoms

2010-11-29T15:21:26Z

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Tips for safe condom use

2010-11-29T15:21:26Z

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Trojan Condom Coupons

2010-11-30T12:56:49Z

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Female Condom Coupons

2010-11-30T12:54:01Z

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Durex Condom Printable Coupons

2010-11-30T12:53:49Z

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History of the condom

2010-11-04T14:50:30Z

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Medical professionals advice regarding condoms and STDs

2010-11-04T14:09:43Z

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How to prevent pregnancy

2010-11-04T14:24:22Z

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Help! Our Condoms Keep Slipping Off!

2010-10-26T12:27:42Z

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These Aren't Your Father's Condoms

2010-11-03T09:33:34Z

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Female Condoms

2010-11-03T09:33:46Z

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FEMALE CONDOMS AND YOUR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

2010-11-03T09:32:32Z

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Marketing Condoms with New Media

2010-11-03T01:40:25Z

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Mr. Locario's Sex, Dating & Relationship Advice: Dont fall into the baby daddy trap

2010-11-03T09:51:04Z

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Why Women Wears Condom is not Safe?

2010-11-03T09:32:39Z

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Safer Sex Guide

2010-11-03T09:50:50Z

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Condom Breaking

2010-11-03T09:33:33Z

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Madison Young, a Hardhat on a Construction Site is Not an Empowering Personal Choice

2010-10-19T10:24:40Z

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Birth Control Options Reviews

2010-11-02T22:18:17Z

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D.C. handing out 500,000 female condoms to fight HIV

2010-11-02T21:36:56Z

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The Modern Rubber Condom

2010-11-02T22:15:07Z

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Condoms Condoms Everywhere!

2010-11-02T22:15:15Z

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Condom Catheter

2010-11-02T20:57:06Z

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Best Condoms

2010-11-02T22:15:07Z

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Trojan magnum condoms, large size condoms: Does your Penis measure up:

2010-11-02T21:19:53Z

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Q&A- Buy Condoms Online

2010-11-02T22:14:32Z

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female condom; safeguard yourself from STI

2010-11-02T22:18:14Z

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Male Condom: Fluorescent Condoms

2010-11-02T22:15:05Z

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How to Put on a Condom

2010-11-02T22:15:15Z

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World's thinnest condom?

2010-11-02T21:19:53Z

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Women Carrying Condoms: Slutty or Smart?

2010-11-02T20:59:13Z

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Use A Condom Size Chart For Better Sex

2010-11-02T21:19:53Z

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Why Buying Condoms is So Embarrassing at walmart

2010-11-02T22:14:32Z

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How to Use the Female Condom

2010-10-11T07:56:28Z

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A Racial Gap in Condom Use

2010-10-09T07:43:50Z

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Thousands of condoms clog Games village drains?

2010-10-07T13:15:57Z

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Thousands of flushed condoms threaten to choke the Commonwealth Games village's drainage system, media reports said, in the latest problem to hit the venue from hidden snakes to outbreaks of dengue.

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Condom-use common among US teens, rare for old folk: study

2010-10-04T11:15:34Z

Americans enjoy sex well into old age, but are more responsible about it -- at least in terms of condom use -- when they are teens, says the biggest survey in decades on US sexual behavior, published Monday.

Most teens don't have sex, but when they do, condom use has become "normative" behavior, found the study, published in a special edition of the Journal of Sexual Health.

Teenage boys reported using a condom use 79 ...

Benefits of Using A Female Condom!

2010-10-07T07:33:29Z

If you sincerely want to protect yourself from STD's, unwanted pregnancies and at the same time use a form of protection that doesn't necessarily interrupt the flow of the moment like putting on a condom sometime can; then now is the time to learn more about the benefits of using a condom that a woman actually inserts inside of her.

In this article you will discover 5 different benefits to using a female condom during your sexual adventures.

Benefits of Using A Fe...

How Long Do I Have to Be on the Pill Before I Stop Using Condoms?

2010-09-30T22:19:06Z
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Would you use a female condom?

2010-11-03T08:22:02Z
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Most Sex-Happy Cities

2010-09-21T15:57:52Z
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OKC is America's 8th Most Sex-Happy City

2010-09-15T18:46:49Z
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How To Stop Ejaculation ? Are desensitization creams and sprays a good option?

2010-10-14T13:12:02Z

Statistics show 30% or more of the male population suffer from premature ejaculation. The majority of those men would like nothing more than to learn how to stop ejaculation. Many will try or at least research the possibility of using desensitization creams or sprays. But, is that really the best option?

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Is the US Ready For the Condom With Teeth?

2010-11-02T12:21:12Z
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Save Embarrassment and Money by Purchasing Condoms Online

2010-10-14T12:39:03Z

You also have to pay sales tax at the store and you don't have to you were to buy condoms online. It may seem like a weird thing to tax condoms because it is something that prevents disease and unwanted pregnancy ? however, most states charge sales tax on consumer goods.
As a male (or female) your hands probably get clammy and your heart rate rises when you consider purchasing condoms. You might not like the clerk who always stares you down then smirks when you approach the counter with ...

Top 5 Reasons to Buy Condoms Online

2010-10-14T12:38:49Z

Don't let the threat of disease or the fear of unwanted pregnancy mar your sexual experiences. Buy condoms online and you'll find an incredible range of brands, types, size and even flavors of condoms! Here are a few reasons why purchasing condoms online at MAXPRO Condoms or another retailer is better than purchasing condoms in a store.

1) You'll find a greater variety. Many drug stores sell just a few brands, usually Trojan, Durex and maybe a few others. Online, however, you'll be...

Everything You Need to Know About the Female Condom

2010-09-11T15:35:02Z
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How to Buy Condoms That Fit

2010-11-02T14:31:18Z
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Giving diaphragms to sex workers may not up risk-taking

2010-08-05T13:30:17Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Giving sex workers diaphragm contraceptives does not seem to have the unintended effect of lowering their condom use, a new study suggests.
The study, which followed 140 female sex workers in Kenya, found that after the women received diaphragms, along with counseling on condom use and safer-sex practices, their sexual risk-taking declined over the...

Female Condoms: Say What?

2010-11-02T12:35:11Z
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FDA approves next-gen female condom

2010-09-10T15:05:25Z
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Washington, DC Rolls Out Latest Efforts to Promote Female Condoms

2010-09-11T01:28:25Z
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DC pushes female condoms to fight HIV epidemic

2010-07-28T02:15:11Z

Go on, give it a try: DC works to educate women on female condom use to fight HIV epidemic
Charlene Cotton will talk to anyone about sex. Several days a week she stands behind a table decorated with a bowl of flavored condoms and safer sex pamphlets, calling to women passing on the street, "Come check out my table. Don't be scared."
She asks: "Have you heard of the female condom?" Then, to show how it works, she picks up her demonstration kit — a condo...

New Condom Options for Better Fit and Sensitivity

2010-11-02T12:18:46Z
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It works, but female condom neglected in anti-AIDS battle

2010-07-20T11:16:42Z

Campaigners on Tuesday lamented the fact that the female condom, just as effective as its male equivalent, has failed to gain the profile it deserves in the fight against AIDS.
"Women are tired of asking permission to save their own lives," Serra Sippel, president of the Washington-based Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE) told journalists at the World AIDS...

speaking your friend about condom

2010-10-14T06:45:14Z

how can you overcome your embarrassment about talking about condoms? Well, for starters it can help to know what a condom looks like, how it works, and what it's like to handle one. Buy a box of condoms so you can familiarize yourself.

The next thing to get comfortable with is bringing up the topic of condoms with a partner. Practice opening lines. If you think your partner will object, work out your response ahead of time. Here are some possibilities:

Your partner says: "It's u...

Before You Buy Condoms...

2010-11-02T12:16:44Z
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To Snag a Rapist: Condoms With 'Teeth' Distributed at World Cup

2010-09-10T13:28:56Z
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Gay Porn Stars Spoof Old-School Sex-Ed To Promote Modern Safe Sex

2010-10-27T08:04:39Z
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"How Do I Tell Him I Have an STD?"

2010-11-02T12:31:24Z
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World Health Day 2010... Protect Your Sexual Health

2010-10-25T14:27:01Z
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The Female Condom!

2010-10-25T12:58:04Z
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Calif. board to study requiring condoms in porn

2010-03-18T15:46:05Z

Calif. worker safety board to study mandating condoms for porn actors to curb spread of STDs
California's worker safety board voted Thursday to further study a proposal that would require porn actors to wear condoms during sex scenes.
The six-member California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted unanimously to assig...

Washington DC - Handing Out 500,000 Female Condoms to Combat HIV

2010-10-25T11:24:45Z
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Vatican criticizes condom machines in Rome school

2010-03-11T14:45:43Z

Vatican, Italian bishops slam Rome school's move to install condom-vending machines
The decision by a Rome high school to install condom vending machines has set off a storm in Italy, with the Catholic Church charging the move will encourage young people to have sex and Rome's mayor saying it sends the wrong message.
But the Keplero high school vowed Thursday to...

Lady Gaga, Cyndi Lauper and Female Condoms, Oh My!

2010-10-25T09:55:30Z
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Philippine bishops demand ban on condom ads

2010-03-03T10:17:06Z

Bishops in the predominantly Catholic Philippines called for a total ban on condom advertisements on Wednesday as an ongoing tussle over contraceptives flared again.
The influential Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines issued a resolution saying that condoms do not protect against AIDS, despite ad...

Poorly Fitting Condoms Make Men More Likely to Remove Them During Sex

2010-11-02T12:34:32Z
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Poor fit may explain why men refuse condoms

2010-04-16T07:05:55Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Condoms that do not fit right could break and may reduce sexual pleasure for both partners, suggesting reasons why men and women often fail to use them, researchers reported on Monday.
The study has implications for countries trying to encourage people to use condoms to reduce the risk of AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy, the researchers reported in the journal...

Group uses condoms in endangered species crusade

2010-04-16T07:08:09Z

'Wear a condom now, save the spotted owl,' says environmental group in Valentine's handout
An environmental group plans to distribute 100,000 free condoms across the U.S. beginning on Valentine's Day to call attention to the impact of human overpopulation on endangered species.
The packages have slogans such as "Wrap with care, save the polar bear," and "Wear a condom now, save the spotted owl."

Kids, Condoms, Sex, and Abstinence

2010-10-24T16:33:48Z
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Brazil handing out 55M condoms for Carnival

2010-04-16T07:11:14Z

Brazil gov't handing out 55 million free condoms for Carnival parties
Brazilian health officials have kicked off an AIDS awareness campaign and will hand out 55 million condoms during the annual Carnival festival that begins next week.
A new television ad features a talking condom that loudly reminds young people to take him along when they go out to party.
Los Angeles. Burts said he wished he had known more about the risks of contracting sexually transmitted diseases in the industry and is calling for mandatory condom use in porn films. At left is Dr. Shilpa Sayana.(AP Photo/Nick Ut)
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South Africa Pope Condoms Reaction

2010-11-22T12:48:10Z
A poster that promotes the use of Condoms in South Africa, seen on a building as workers clean windows, in Cape Town, South Africa, Monday, Nov. 22, 2010. Vatican officials insist it's nothing "revolutionary," but to many other people Pope Benedict X...

Female Condoms

2010-07-28T02:00:24Z
A Washington, D.C. Metro bus displays an advertisement for a female condom, in Washington, Monday, July 26, 2010. To encourage their use, community groups are handing out 500,000 of the female condoms, flexible pouches that are wider than a male condom but similar in length, during instruction sessions at beauty salons, barber shops, churches and restaurants. (AP Photo/Drew...

El Salvador World AIDS Day

2010-04-12T20:11:27Z
A woman reacts as a health official shows the correct way to use a condom during a campaign marking World AIDS Day in San Salvador, Monday, Dec. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Luis Romero)
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