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Talking to your Kids about Contraception

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The birds and the bees talk, a conversation that most parents don’t know where to start. Some parents leave it up to the educational system, some face it heads on, and some avoid it at all costs. As society changes, and the media continues to send kids and teenagers overly sexualized content, now more than ever is it incredibly important to talk to your kids/teens about contraception. In October 2005, on-line interviews were conducted by Ipsos Reid (Ipsos Canada) with... Continue reading

Do I Have Chlamydia?

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Not all STIs come with a full set of obvious symptoms. Some are sneaky yet still wreak havoc! There are asymptomatic STIs that cause many health and fertility risks if left unchecked. Chlamydia is one of these. And it is also one of the most transmitted STI in the world. How then do you know if you have Chlamydia? You get tested regularly. Your sexual wellness is important! What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a bacterial STI that is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It... Continue reading

We Answer your Questions about STIs

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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are one of the most common infections worldwide. More than 1 million STIs are acquired every day (WHO 2019). This means at least 1 in 4 people have an STI. Many of whom are not even aware they are infected! STIs have long lasting and impactful repercussions on sexual and reproductive health. That is why this health issue needs to be addressed with the proper information for both prevention and treatment. How Can I Get an STI? STIs... Continue reading

Why it’s hard to buy a Female Condom.

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Female condoms, also called internal condoms by many, are harder to find than male (external) condoms, but why? The only brand of female condom that has been Heath Canada approved is the FC2 Female Condom. You can purchase them with some online retailors, receive them from health clinics, or buy them at some drugstores and adult stores. How it Started The female condom was invented by Lasse Hessel, an internationally well-known Danish inventor of health-related products. He heard Danish gynecologist... Continue reading

What you need to know about the Female Condom

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Deciding whether female condoms are a conducive birth control option for you can be a quite a personal journey. In this blog we will outline some of the pros and cons of using female condoms to help in your decision-making process. Pros There are many advantages to using the FC2 Internal Condom (female condom) including effectiveness and usability. Veru Inc. has compiled a list of 10 benefits, and we have summarized them for you below: Effectiveness Internal condoms have a... Continue reading

Understanding Our Female Anatomy

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Let’s chat! The female anatomy is a beautiful thing and deserves to be celebrated. This includes all parts of the female anatomy! Healthy sexuality includes a healthy body image. Women’s genitals, including the clitoris, labia, vagina, G-Spot, and cervix, all provide sexual pleasure for women and their partners. We need to be able to talk about them in a comfortable fashion that normalizes our body parts as just that – body parts. It is important for women to learn about... Continue reading

Here’s Why Consumers Will Pay 25% More

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Make a lasting impression –  Create your Own Custom Condom Have you ever heard of consent condoms?  Do you know of anyone who has created their own custom condoms?  Now you can spread your message – whatever you’d like it to be by creating your own custom condom.  With Pamco’s ability to offer custom condoms in lower quantities you can spread your own message in your target market. Being unique separates us and our products from others. We live in... Continue reading

There’s only one retailer who sells THIS product online.

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Did you know that you cannot buy a female condom on Amazon? Even better, did you know you can buy hundreds of different condoms for males? Do you feel that is as unfair as we do? It’s definitely not a new problem. Condoms have been sold on Amazon for years. They come in a myriad of shapes, sizes and types. The Female Condom, known as the FC2 has been on the market globally for more than 30 years. I could... Continue reading

The Dam Information

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The Evolution of the Dam and Its Role in Combatting STIs Dams (oral barriers) are finally getting recognition in the role they can play in preventing the transmissions of sexually transmitted infections. It has taken years of work to get us to this point, but the timing could not be better as we are seeing an uptake in STIs during the COVID lockdown. It’s been a long road When Pamco started in business 21 years ago, our society had rarely... Continue reading

Shortages in STI Testing Supplies

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Covid-19 is creating havoc around the world outside of the obvious health consequences.  The mental health, emotional stress, economical impact, and overall effects have all been seen around the world. Supply Chains Interrupted So many other things are falling through the proverbial cracks.  Supply chains are interrupted or outright stopped due to closures, shutdowns, lockdowns, and redirection of critical components.  International shipping is either stalled or overwhelmed and skyrocketing in costs due to supply and demand. Manufacturers are redefining their... Continue reading

The Silent Epidemic

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While the world battles the COVID pandemic we cannot forget the pre-existing epidemic that silently lurks in the background.  Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are a dangerous epidemic impacting millions.  The World Health Organization (WHO) stated in June 2019 that Every day, there are more than 1 million new cases of curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among people aged 15-49 years. Many STIs are becoming antibiotic resistant and infections like Super Gonorrhea are becoming a frightening reality. Canadians at risk: Everyone... Continue reading