June 2011
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Same-Sex Marriage Spotlight Moves to Rhode Island... →
At this rate, 2011 may go down as the Summer of Love for same-sex couples, with all the news about states and the President endorsing couples’ rights to marry or form civil unions.
Photos from Love and Politics Event 2011 →
Photos from this past Monday, June 27th, 2011 at the Love and Politics Event at Aspen Social Club in New York City. B Condoms co-founders Jason Panda and Elkhair Balla were among the award recipients.
Rapist Commended for Using Condom →
A rapist, Fungai Kashitigu, was on Wednesday commended by regional magistrate Munamato Mutevedzi for being responsible enough to wear a condom when he raped a 20-year-old woman at Pawpaw Lodge on March 6 this year…
Group Hits The Streets to Curb HIV and AIDS →
Since the beginning of May, workers and volunteers with the Island Coast AIDS Network have walked the streets of Fort Myers from Edison Mall to Palm Beach Boulevard, trying to educate residents about the importance of safe sex and the threat of HIV.
Reckitt’s Condoms Face Shortages Amid India... →
Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc faces disruption to the supply of its Durex condom range because of a dispute with an Indian manufacturer which makes 50 percent of the brand.
Dump Your Condoms Elsewhere – Universal Church... →
Cleaners of the Universal Church along Independence Avenue in Windhoek this week said that their premises have become a dump site for used condoms.
7 Words for Condom in Chinese →
We take it for granted, the word “condom,” and how simple it is. Two syllables. One word.
BELIEF IN AIDS MYTHS CAN BE DEADLY →
In the case of AIDS, a study has shown that the youth of Southern Africa who believe in one persistent “conspiracy theory” about AIDS; the belief that the disease is man-made and let loose on the population for evil reasons, is endangering their lives.
If You're HIV positive, Safe Sex Isn't Just About... →
With advances in HIV drug therapy, the option of ‘treatment as prevention’ is a real possibility – though it’s not right for everyone.
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Are HIV-prevention strategies working? →
Thirty years since the first reported case of AIDS, an Australian-American study has found that health campaigns to stop the spread of HIV are overlooking the power of libido, pleasure and perceptions that condoms form a barrier to intimacy.
Court: City Can't Require Condom Use in Porn →
LOS ANGELES - An appeals court says the courts can’t compel public health officials to require and enforce condom use in porn.
Inspiration for a Future Free of HIV →
This week, First Lady Michelle Obama is visiting South Africa and Botswana, focusing on youth leadership, education, health and wellness. Mrs. Obama met with organizations dedicated to combating HIV/AIDS in South Africa, including groups that use soccer to convene and educate children about HIV/AIDS.
Condom Firm Seeks Swedes for ‘Hard but Satisfying... →
The Swedish branch of condom giant Durex recently announced open positions for 1,000 happy Swedes of both sexes to act as condom testers.
Condom Kurta Not Received Well by Indian... →
Delhi-based designer MA Rahman, who made a condom kurta in 2010 to raise AIDS awareness, says he had approached the Indian government for support but there was no reply from the authorities and so he sent the shirt to the UN secretary general.
Condom Sales Have Increased in Georgia →
The latest data of the National Statistics Office of Georgia shows that import of condoms is increasing per annum in Georgia. The total amount of investment in import increased from 350,000 USD to 450,000 USD in 2010 from the same period of 2009.
Futura's Erection-Boosting Condom Gets EU Backing →
British company Futura Medical said its erection-enhancing condom, licensed to Reckitt Benckiser for sale under its Durex brand, had been recommended for European approval.
Face-Off Over Condoms at Schools →
A mooted government plan to distribute free condoms at schools has caused a heated debate, with religious groups, NGOs and school principals facing off on the issue.
South Africa: Safe Sex Elusive for Many Women →
Most women still find it difficult to negotiate safe sex with their partners. The problem is even more prevalent among women who are economically dependent on men. Some institutionalized social and cultural norms also fuel the challenge.
Secretary Clinton Highlights U.S. Partnership in... →
During visits to sites supported by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), Secretary Clinton joined President Obama and Ambassador Susan Rice in reaffirming America’s unwavering commitment to saving lives around the world. Secretary Clinton pledged continued U.S. support for country leadership, stressing that nations must drive their own efforts.
Let's Be Adults About Condoms →
New Yorkers Are the Second Most Sexually Satisfied →
Although while most active, D.C. was not the most “sexually satisfied.” That win went to Philadelphia, followed by yours truly, New York City.
Expired Condoms in Government Departments →
Expired female condoms made available at the government inter-ministerial buildings in Swaziland may have put the public at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS over the last eight months.
Sex Study: Chicago Residents Have Fewest Sexual... →
Among the ten major cities surveyed, Chicagoans were tied for last (with Philadelphia, sadly) in the number of sexual partners they’ve had — the 200 Chicagoans asked had slept with an average of around 10 people in their lifetimes, compared to a nationwide average of 13.
Walgreens Carries Female Condoms →
With the decision to carry the newest version of female condoms in 400 of its stores, Walgreens has become the first—and only—pharmacy chain to stock female condoms nationwide.
Anthony Weiner-inspired Condoms on Sale →
Two days after Weiner confessed to publishing a Twitter photograph of his erect penis, Practice Safe Policy launched Weiner Condoms, which, according to the business’s site, is “sure to last longer than [Weiner’s] marriage.”
Trojan U.S. SEX CENSUS Finds Sexual Diversity and... →
The survey finds that the average American (18+) has sex 120 times a year (2.3 times per week), and reports very high levels of sexual satisfaction (76 percent). Yet, 63 percent of respondents wish they were having sex more frequently.
Ottowa Public Health Wants to Promote Condom Use →
Scientists Lead Study of Anti-HIV Gel →
South African scientists are launching an important HIV clinical trial to confirm the efficacy of a gel that reduces the risk of women getting HIV.
Rep. Anthony Weiner in Treatment: Is Sex Addiction... →
Embattled New York Rep. Anthony Weiner says he is on a quest to redeem himself. One of his first steps toward redemption is seeking treatment, but therapists disagree over whether Weiner is really suffering from an illness like sex addiction or an inflated ego. (Courtesy of ABC News)
Have You Been Sexting? →
Interesting New York Times article on how sexting is much more common than you think…
UN AIDS summit overcomes condom resistance →
A new condom home delivery service in India and the production of billions of extra contraceptives around the world highlight the breakthrough of condoms in helping put a brake on the AIDS pandemic, despite resistance from the Vatican and conservative Muslim countries.
Karnataka villagers reusing condoms →
Villages in India are having a shortage of condoms and are being forced to reuse condoms to try and protect themselves… More info after the link.
"Free Condoms" Considered an offending phrase? →
‘Free Condoms’ removed from a Billboard North Carolina for being “offensive”… What is your position on this matter?
Condoms in 2011 Daytime Emmy Gift Bags? →
JUST IN CASE Condom Compacts to be Featured in the 2011 Daytime Emmy Gift Bags.
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