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Over The Counter Birth Control

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There are many options available to you when considering what types of birth control you should use, and there are methods for you to keep yourself protected that do not require a prescription from your doctor. In this blog we’ll go over birth control options that you can purchase over the counter. Male Condoms A male condom is a thin sheath placed over the erect penis. When left in place during sexual intercourse, oral sex or anal sex, male condoms... Continue reading

Condom Myths

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There are many types of condoms available to meet everyone’s needs. And, unfortunately, there are also as many myths and misconceptions associated with condoms as well! Sadly, with the stigma that still surrounds sexual health, many false beliefs are circulated as “fact” when they are truly fiction. False information on the internet, talking with others who may not have the facts, fear of asking a question, and shame still surrounding sexual activities, all lead to misinformation. And even worse, this... Continue reading

Where Do My Condoms Come From?

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Condoms are one of those things we often just buy without thinking about everything that happens before they end up on the shelf of a store. Where are they coming from? Who makes them? How are they made? Why are they medical devices? Testing…. what testing? There are so many different steps and processes involved in getting a condom from the sap of a tree to something for enhancing pleasure and offering protection. Condom Manufacturer Karex is the world’s largest... Continue reading

Lubricants for Sexual Wellness

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The wide array of options for different lubricants for sexual activities can leave one confused or, worse yet, choosing the wrong lube for the usage needed. Lubricants are for more than just vaginal dryness. Lubricants can help increase pleasure, delay ejaculation, and reduce friction, thereby aiding in safer sex practices. Lubes come in a variety of types and navigating which one is right for you is easier with a bit of information. Why Use Lube? Lube is often used to... Continue reading

Condoms: Types and Styles

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Condoms Condoms have been around for centuries in some form or another. But the condoms of today are a lot different than the condoms of earlier years. Condoms have been made with animal horns, animal intestines, silk, tortoise shells, horns, linen, and many other types of materials. The existence of condoms has been documented throughout history and can be found in cave drawings to literary excerpts. But at the end of it all, condoms have been used to help prevent... Continue reading

The History of Rubber

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Rubbers… just one of the many slang words for condoms. Some we may question where they come from but this one is obvious! Most of the world’s condoms are made with latex rubber. How does a runny sap like liquid become a condom? The story is centuries old and filled with unique, and sometimes accidental, discoveries. Where Does Rubber Come From? Natural Latex rubber is from the milky white liquid that comes from over 200 plant species around the world... Continue reading

Oral Barriers

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What is exactly is an oral barrier? Condoms have been around for centuries in one form or another for use to help prevent unwanted pregnancies and to help reduce the transmission of infections. But many people are unaware of oral barriers, or dental dams, as they are more commonly known as. A dam is a sheet of latex or polyisoprene (non-latex) that is used as a barrier when performing oral-vaginal or oral-anal sex. They are used to help reduce the... Continue reading

Stages of Syphilis

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Syphilis is an STI that presents in many different stages. It can be asymptomatic to start but can develop into life threatening issues if left untreated. How then do you know if you have syphilis??? You get tested regularly. Your sexual wellness is important to your health! What is Syphilis? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It is spread by unprotected vaginal, anal, and even oral sex. It is highly contagious and can cause... Continue reading

Sexually Transmitted Infections – Hepatitis B

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What is Hepatitis B? Based on information provided by the Hepatitis B Foundation, Hepatitis B is the most common serious liver infection in the world. It is caused by the hepatitis B virus that attacks and injures the liver. Two billion people (or 1 in 3) have been infected and about 300 million people are living with a chronic hepatitis B infection. Each year up to 1 million people die from hepatitis B despite the fact that it is preventable and... Continue reading

History of Condoms

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Condoms have been around for centuries in one form or another. Cave drawings found in French cave paintings from sometime around 10000-13000 BC and an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic from around 1000 BC are some of the oldest known records of condoms. And everything between then and now is a colorful and controversial history Condoms through history History shows that people were making condoms out of many different items in their attempts to have safer sex. Animal intestines, linens, tortoise shells, silk, fish... Continue reading

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