Laws in both New York City and Washington D.C. allow police to use condoms as evidence of prostitution, so if you are stopped and found carrying three condoms or more, it could mean trouble. This is terrible for sex education and sexual health campaigns that encourage people–sex workers as well as others–to have access to [...]
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Thanks go to Feministe for linking to the world’s first condom action film–which is exactly what it sounds like. Go ahead, watch it, you know you want to! Follow us on Twitter @mysexprofessor. Follow Jeana, the author of this post, @foxyfolklorist.
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“But… Sex just doesn’t feel good with a condom!” Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to the phrase that may or may not be responsible for countless pregnancies, the spreading of numerous STIs, and endless hours of regret. OK. OK! So I may have exaggerated a bit on the repercussions of not wearing a condom. Yet whether you’re [...]
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“Lavishly Lubed” and “Regally Ribbed,” Crown Jewels condom brand has created a collector’s edition to commemorate the Royal Wedding. “Like a Royal Wedding, intercourse with a loved one is an unforgettable occasion,” says the Crown Jewels webpage. While I know many of us (myself included) are getting a little weary of hearing about the Royal [...]
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While exploring what cultural offerings were stored in the mini-bar at my hotel in Beijing, I came across this “Intimacy Kit.” Have a look at the contents–I think it’s quite conscientious of the management to provide safer sex supplies, and I can even understand the wet wipes, but Band-Aids? I wonder what sorts of sexual [...]
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While in Shillong, Meghalaya (a state in the north-east of India), I saw this sign in the middle of a bustling marketplace: I saw a handful of signs like this around the city, but I don’t know where local folks can get condoms, so is the message really doing any good? Follow us on Twitter [...]
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Melbourne is well known for its art and culture and I was pleased to discover that this creative richness is now being used to promote safer sex. The Free Condom Project, a venture started by art distributor Third Drawer Down, is a collaboration between local and international artists and several leading Australian sexual health organizations. [...]
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Over the years, I’ve heard many women express dismay over the fact that male condoms are rarely marketed to females. Marie Stopes International Australia stepped up to address this missed opportunity, and after a year of research and development, created Vixen Condoms. Unlike most condoms on the market, Vixen Condoms are packaged in a beautiful, [...]
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I bet “animated genitals” got your attention, didn’t it? Go watch the video (obviously NSFW) and share it to promote the message that condom use is an important feature of safe sex. But am I the only one who was bothered by the idea of using eyeliner on a bathroom wall? It’s the one thing [...]
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Having issues with condom slippage? Try using a stretchy cockring around the base of the condom to keep it on. I figured this one out on my own several years ago when I developed a latex allergy and had to use polyurethane condoms. Polyurethane condoms are less stretchy than latex so they make the condoms [...]
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