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Ken Brower-10301's Articles Health Medical Testing Products Current Events Politics Parenting Women Issues Men Issues Marriage Dating Society Medicine Humor Health and Fitness Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest 2007 Condom Standards Convention Close to 100 experts, manufacturers and policy makers from about 50 different nations worldwide convened in the Jeju Island in South Korea for the 24th convention about condom standards. The International Organization for Standardization held the summit to discuss major issues that surround the condom making industry. A Brief History of Condoms The first ever pioneer, modern brand of condom in use by modern society is Germany's Fromm's Act. The brand was started in 1912 when German manufacturer and innovator Julius Fromm developed a modern manufacturing process that would make condoms attractive and usable. Fromms dipped glass molds into rubber solutions. This technique had helped make the production of very thin condoms without seams possible. By 1930s, manufacturing of condoms further improved and single-use condoms became more popular. A Guide for Proper Condom Use: What Every Man Should Know To Enjoy Sex Life Longer The decision to use condoms and other contraceptives in every single sexual act is a sign of responsibility as well as maturity in a man. Though some complain of reduced sensation when using condoms, the possibility of getting your partner pregnant unexpectedly or contacting sexually transmitted diseases would be enough to overpower any transient objections one may have against contraceptives. Also, after learning how to put on a condom correctly and choosing the correct condom for you, you’ll find that there is no reduced sensation when you approach condom use seriously. A Review of Durex Play Lubricants As the world’s largest condom distribution company, Durex (owned by SSL International) knows a thing or two about safe sex. Keeping that in mind, they have designed the ‘Play’ line of Durex Lubricants, each one designed with a special feature in mind to keep safe sex interesting and intruiging. With these added features, these lubricants can add to the excitement of sex. A Review of Innovative New Condom Styles by Trojan When it comes to condoms, some people are just too meticulous. Gone are the days when people thought condoms were all the same. Now, there are several other sizes of condoms. The standard sized ones are not obsolete but are given complementary sizes to cater to those men, who claim to have much bigger sizes than the average. Advantages of Buying Condoms Online With increasing emphasis on the practice of safe sex and the role of condoms as cheap and convenient birth control and barrier to most sexually transmitted diseases, online condom sales have enjoyed a surge in recent years. AIDS Education: How Effective? With AIDS prevalence and incidence still high in some parts of the world and still a public health concern in the U.S., there’s no arguing that more effective AIDS prevention programs are still needed to be designed and implemented. Over 150 Americans are diagnosed with HIV every day. AIDS Prevention and Condom Use Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or AIDS is what occurs when a virus invades the body and begins to destroy its immune system. Normal function of an immune system protects the body against illness and keeps the body healthy. When that immune system becomes compromised, the chance of a life threatening illness infecting the body is significantly increased. The deadly virus that attacks in the case of AIDS is HIV or human immunodeficiency virus. This virus attacks the cells that prevent infections from occurring. These cells are killed one by one until there are none remaining to protect the body. Under virus attack, the body begins to shut down and eventually death occurs. AIDS: A Deadly History My first introduction to AIDS came through the news reports of a boy named Ryan White who had contracted the disease through a blood treatment for his hemophilia. I was only 10 or 11 at the time this story was making headlines, but I distinctly remember wondering why so many people were scared of him and why they didn’t want to allow him back to school. His mom ate, played and lived with him every day and she wasn’t scared of being close to him. What was wrong with everybody, I wondered? At that time, AIDS was such a new disease and few people knew much about how it was spread from person to person. Fear of this new unknown disease caused the masses to panic. What many people do not know is that in the early 1980s, which many attribute to be the start of AIDS, this epidemic had already been around for forty years in other parts of the world where it originally began. AIDS: Is the Condom the Answer? There has been no doubt that most industrialized countries in the world have recognized and endorsed the efficacy of condoms in preventing the transmission of most sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). However, the debate still remains on the use of this prophylactic in addressing the issue of AIDS prevention. All About Durex Condom Variety Packs When looking for a condom that fits your needs choosing, can be tough - you can’t simply try before you buy. Well, to alleviate this problem CondomMan has the Durex Condom Variety Packs. In this sampler pack you will get a chance to try a variety of these condoms or choose from a couple only. When looking at the Durex Condom Variety Packs you might want to know something about the types of Condoms you can choose from, so here is a list with their descriptions. Avoid these Common Condom Mistakes For being such an inexpensive item, condoms pack a powerful punch. They protect its users against many sexually transmitted diseases as well as guarding against pregnancy. In the heat of the moment, however, many couples do not stop during foreplay and pull out the condom instructions from the box to ensure they are using the condoms properly. So, for those condom users who are not currently engaged in sexual activity, here is a brief rundown of some condom no-no’s for you to peruse. Bachelorette Party Condom Ideas It’s your girlfriend’s last hurrah before she leaves her single life behind forever and leaps into coupledom – her bachelorette party. This is that night where all her girlfriends get together and do all the things that single girls do. Now, whether the night is tame with a visit to the nail salon and then drinks afterwards or a little more risque with a visit to the strip club and then dancing all night, a bachelorette party isn’t a bachelorette party unless gag gifts and condoms are involved. Besides, condoms are a way of promoting safe sex, so just remember you’re doing a good service for t Basic Facts on Male Condoms Male condoms are probably the simplest and cheapest form of contraceptive known. It is a cylindrical device made of latex, polyurethane, and lambskin, individually packaged inside foil wrappers. Nowadays, condoms come in different shapes, sizes, colors, and even flavors. Best of the Best in Condoms Condoms are an inexpensive form of birth control readily available on the market. When used correctly, condoms are 98 percent effective in the prevention of pregnancy. In the area of STD and aids prevention, condoms achieve a higher standard of protection levels than choosing to not use a condom. Unlike other forms of birth control, the learning curve is low. All that is needed is an understanding of proper placement and use of condoms. Keeping in line with that, there are several top condom manufactures that offer wide product lines to suit virtually all users. Best Rated Condoms, and Why People Love Them Every year, several consumer groups and condom retailers bring out their lists of best condoms in terms of efficacy and popularity among their respondents in the U.S. Though not to be acknowledged as absolute standards in which other condom products would be measured against, it would still be good to know which varieties of prophylactics are much in demand. Buy Condoms without Embarrassment You want to do the right thing. You want to make the responsible choice. There is nothing to it. Just walk in the store, pick out a box of condoms and proudly march up to the register and buy condoms. So why then are you still sitting in your car carefully planning out each step to the least embarrassing detail? When you make the move to buy condoms, you are essentially telling the world that you are about to engage in sexual activity. This causes your palms to sweat and your stomach to do flip flops with each step. If this is you, do not fear! There is a way to buy condoms without embarrassment. Cal State's Plan to Distribute Condoms via Newspaper Shelved Stephanie Birditt, the Advertising Sales Director for Cal State Fullerton's college newspaper, the Daily Titan, recently came up with what was considered at the time to be a savvy marketing move - partnered with the Student Health Center, and advertised across campus, the newspaper would include a free condom with every issue of the November 14th paper. Chinese Condom News - From Condom Hairbands to Condom Dresses Imagine you walk into a salon to get your hair shampooed, cut and styled. You are given rubber hair bands to help keep your hair up and out of your face. Then you find out that these are not your typical hair bands. These hair bands are recycled…recycled used condoms. This is what happened to one disgusted Chen Wenlan from Dongguan, China after visiting her local hair salon. Wenlan says, “Many of my friends have not yet heard the news. And it is really terrible.” Company Markets Coffee-Flavored Condoms in Ethiopia In a recent study performed in Ethiopia, close to a million people were tested for HIV. Of those million subjects, over seven percent tested positive for HIV. As grim as these statistics may sound, consider this: the previous year's study found over five percent of the subjects tested positive for HIV. That is a 26% increase within one year. In a country where the HIV/AIDS epidemic is at an all-time high and is home to ten percent of our world's HIV cases, there is a mad scramble to promote anything that will slow the sweeping epidemic. Condom Availability Programs I grew up in a city that was once featured in “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” as the city that had the youngest living grandmother. My neighbor had three children before 11th grade and several of my middle-school friends became pregnant in the 7th or 8th grade. This was almost twenty years ago and things have changed a lot since then and not necessarily for the better. Children are learning about sex from an even earlier age and their lessons are not always from their parents. Friends, television and movies are what children often look to for lessons on sex, so you can only imagine the values they are confronted with. Some schools have risen up to the challenge of preventing teenage pregnancies and the spread of STDs by incorporating condom availability programs. Condom Quality : How are Condoms Tested? Before being put into production for the masses to use, cars get crash tested, software applications go through user and quality tests on a test environment and new ice cream flavors get taste-tested (how do I go about getting that job?). So, how do condoms get tested to ensure their effectiveness? Judging from the previously mentioned tests, why not follow in the same vein and have actual human testing? Not likely. Condom Storage and Safety from Heat Here’s a quick rundown on where to stash away your condoms so that you can always stay prepared. A lot of us, if not all of us, have heard the old advice to not keep a condom in your wallet, but how many of us know why? And, to quote one of the recent questions Condom Man received, is it a good idea to keep your condoms in a refrigerator? (Quick Answer : No.) It’s always good to have a condom on hand, but it’s also good to remember that condoms degrade over time and need to have a little bit of care and attention. To summarize, you want to keep a condom close by, but not TOO close by. Condoms 101 - An Overview (What you May have Missed in School) Basically stated, a condom is a form of birth control that prevents the passage of semen from reaching the vaginal canal during sexual intercourse. In addition to this, a condom also prevents blood, vaginal secretions and other bodily fluids from passing between sexual partners. Acting a barrier for these fluids allows for a condom to aid in the prevention of pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and HIV. Condoms and STDs: What's the Score? All public health organizations and agencies have touted the use of condoms as one of the most effective contraceptives as well as being efficient in preventing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Though there have been a lot of studies done towards the efficacy of this contraceptive device, no research can come up with absolute figures since it is obviously difficult to obtain exact information on a private aspect of one’s life. Though data on contraceptives can be obtained, there can be no way one can verify it, in that scientific criteria for verification of data is stringent and relies on manual observation in closed conditions. Condoms Usage and Foreskin Condoms are tricky enough to put on with most couples getting caught up in the “which way does it unroll?” dilemma. Now, add the dilemma of foreskin for good measure and you may be in a whole new realm of frustration. Looking at some condom forums and reading what uncircumcised men are venting about when it comes to slipping on condoms may make circumcised men count their blessings. The most common complaints seem to revolve around the condom “bunching up” and/or slipping off. There was even a complaint about “poking through” that I thought might need an entire essay to devote to. Contraceptive Devices: An Overview With numerous contraceptives available in the market, the issue lies in not whether to use them or not, but rather on what device to choose and use. For the sake of discussion, some contraceptives are classified under the barrier birth control method. Other methods, such as the pill and injectables, involve the introduction of substances into your system and induce hormonal changes. Abstinence, of course, is a behavioral method of birth control. Contraceptives for Men : Future of Male Contraception Conference 2007 There are numerous forms of contraceptives for women. To identify some, there are injections, female condoms, sponges, intrauterine devices, birth control pills and birth control patches. Women are sometimes given the sole burden and responsibility when carrying out a natural birth control method, which is based on the fertility period around the time of menstruation. Do Friends With Benefits Relationships Really Work? Julia, by nature, was meticulous about what they discussed and actions she took before actually beginning the relationship. This is a rundown of what she feels is necessary to discuss and do before jumping into a relationship like this: Durex and Trojan: Condom Comparison With the availability of numerous brands of condoms in the market, it’s no wonder that some people feel confused over what to choose. The best way to know, of course, is to try one product at a time until you settle for the best brand and type for you and your partner. Let me give you a rundown on two of the more popular brands of condoms: Durex and Trojan. Durex Performax Condoms For many couples and men in general there is a problem with premature ejaculation. However, there is hope, as the new Durex Performax Condoms are designed with these types of situations in mind. Using the new Durex Performax Condoms, men and their partners can enjoy a longer amount of actual intercourse and even foreplay as they place the condoms on before use then use this time to warm up their love play. Durex, the Most Popular Condom brand in the World When it comes to condoms, users have a few reliable brands in mind. While there surely are too many condom names and products out in stores, there are only a few brands that really create a favorable impression. Among these rubber latex names is Durex. It is estimated that there are about a billion condoms manufactured and sold by Durex in each year. Durex condoms are made and distributed globally through about 17 facilities strategically scattered across the globe. Exposing Common Condom Myths Oh, what a tangled web of myths we weave when we are trying not to conceive! Growing up, my neighborhood friend began having sex relatively early. While drinking our Capri Suns on my front porch, I vividly remember her recounting the frequent sexcapades she engaged in and saying things like, “Oh, we don’t use condoms…he says it won’t feel as good.” I would stare at her slack-jawed and wide-eyed since I was never quite able to wrap my mind around the concept of sex until much, much later when I actually began having it myself. Needless to say, my childhood friend had two children by the time she dropped out of high school in the 11th grade. She was a casualty of the condom myths. Fact Sheet on Lifestyles Condoms LifeStyles Condoms are manufactured by Ansell Limited, a company that also owns the Contempo, Mates, Manix, and Kama Sutra brands of condoms. The company’s long history in personal healthcare assures consumers of best business practices as well as long standing commitment to social responsibility in helping public health organizations worldwide. Female Condoms: What are they? How do they work? I remember being a junior in college and hearing about the female condom from my best friend and roommate, a staunch women’s activist. Only a few months earlier, she had excitedly alerted me of a cool new contraption that would allow women to pee standing up, so let’s just say that I was less than open to the idea of hearing about some hokey body-sized rubber that probably covered the woman from head to toe. I kept thinking, “Well, of course it would protect a woman from getting pregnant; men would be running in the opposite direction at the sight of it.” It wasn’t until recently that I was able to actually research female condoms to see what they are really all about, and you know what? They aren’t full body-sized. While female condoms have never proved to be extremely popular in the U.S., they are still available at many retail outlets and proven very effective against STDs. Free Condom Distribution in College Paper Won't Happen A college in California was planning on giving out free condoms in their daily newspaper. At Cal State Fullerton, there was supposed to be an issue, coming out November 14th, which would include free condoms. After complaints from a few people about the nature of the advertisement for the condom giveaway, the campus administrators decided that this issue simply wasn't one they wanted to go to print. Gay and Lesbian Sex: Risks and Disease Prevention As Western societies have developed and diversified over the past centuries, homosexuals have made tremendous strides in gaining the recognition and acceptance they deserve. While one’s preference of romantic and physical involvement with someone of the same sex used to be kept silent, gays and lesbians now occupy a place of stature in the modern world. Their relationships are now slowly being given the respect and recognition that any mature sexual relationship should be given. How to Use a Condom Properly In today’s world, society as a whole has come to realize that education is an essential part of safe sex, and safe sex is an essential part of enjoying a healthy sexual relationship. Condoms are truly one of the most popular forms of contraceptives because the items are easily accessible, are less expensive and are easy to use. How to Use a Condom Properly: Maximizing Sensation In every discussion and lecture related to contraceptives, there is always the topic on how to use a condom in a manner that will not only maximize both partners’ pleasure but also provide effective birth control and protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Interesting Facts About Durex Condoms Durex condoms are undeniably one of the most popular brands of condoms all around the world. The product is an import from the United Kingdom, where the brand's owner and manufacturer, SSL International, is based currently. Globally, more and more people are getting exposure to this condom brand. There are about 17 other manufacturing facilities strategically located worldwide to help make and distribute about a billion pieces of Durex condoms every year. Introducing the Lifestyles Condoms Sampler Pack Now you no longer have to decide which condom is your favorite or which one to choose, Condom Man has the Lifestyles Condoms Sampler Pack. In this sample kit you can choose up to four different styles of Lifestyles Condoms, or have them selected for you. Each of the Lifestyles Condoms are made from premium latex, and not only lubricated for comfort but also sensitivity. Each condom is electronically tested more than 3 times to ensure you the best security and quality, while meeting the U.S. standards. Each of the Condom Man condoms expire in 2-5 years from the date you purchase them, so no more worrying about if you will be secure. Just for Fun: Other Creative Uses for Condoms Through the years, there have been debates on the best method of marketing and distributing condoms in society. Condoms are designed and manufactured to help men and women fight off unwanted pregnancies and the spread of communicable sexually transmitted infection. Keep Your Mind Clear If you are a teenager, there are now more opportunities than ever to use drugs. Forty years ago, adolescents had to choose between alcohol and marijuana, and both were difficult to obtain and expensive. Cocaine and LSD were available only to the very rich or well-connected. Crack was not even invented, nor was crank. Opium was banned, heroin was unheard of, and steroids were still a chemist’s dream. Now you, the teenager, have your choice. You also have more disposable income than any previous generation in history. Life with an HIV Positive Partner Sexually active couples use condoms to prevent unwanted pregnancies and to stop the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, especially HIV. What do you do, however, if your partner informs you he/she is HIV positive? Does that mean you need to get out of the relationship immediately or just never have sex again? Not exactly. There are some definite precautions you will need to take to keep yourself HIV negative while in the relationship, but that should not stop you from pursuing and maintaining a loving and trusting relationship. Manufacturers Now Produce Many Different Styles of Condoms It is amazing how condoms have evolved through the years. Since 1884 when rubber latex was first used to make condoms until 1912 when the first condom brand Fromm's was started, there have been numerous takes on the overall efficiency and usefulness of condoms. Now, there are many types and designs of condoms for different personalities of people. More is Better: Choose your Safe Sex Methods in Abundance Most newlyweds are not ready for children. They are still getting to know one another, and throwing a third human into the mix too early can ruin the natural evolution of a relationship. There may also be financial constraints; weddings are expensive, and it takes time to save money for a new house, pay off cars, and move far enough ahead in the company to make a decent wage. New Liquid Condom In the Works There is a new type of condom that could soon be on the market. This is a condom that begins as a liquid. Like the gels and lubricants used during sexual encounters, this liquid could be administered in the same way. When the condom comes into contact with another surface – that of the woman – it solidifies and becomes a protective condom. Practice Safe Sex No Matter What Your Sexual Lifestyle Is When one examines the different sexual practices and norms observed all over the world, it would confirm that nobody, indeed, is created equality. Western societies have seen the emergence of several sexual preferences considered divergent from the traditional monogamous, heterosexual pairing and have slowly recognized and accepted these relationships. This has added the emphasis on the importance of promoting safe sex and AIDS prevention. Though not all may agree, adhering to the principles of safe sex would undeniably avoid much suffering, if not prevent death itself. Put the Condom On Early Sex can be a beautiful thing, and safe sex is that much more beautiful. No matter what your partner tells you about his or her health, there is always the chance that something was missed or even, though no one wants to think so, that your partner is lying. Emotions and hormones run high when you’re starting to get romantic with someone new. That is why it is important to wear a condom from first contact through, not just for the final act. Rules on When Not to Put on Condom, and When To Put on Condom From different studies and observations made on the subject of condom use, here are some rules and guidelines meant not to discourage or turn anyone away from using this contraceptive, but rather to enhance the sexual experience as well as achieve maximum condom efficacy. 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