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My Condoms Expire???

There are all types of condoms, manufactured with different materials and by different manufacturers around the world. And EVERY one of them expires. Condoms are a medical device and as such, have a shelf life for both effectiveness and quality. Why? Well mostly because of the materials they are made from. Whether it is latex, polyisoprene, polyurethane, nitrile, or lambskin, they all have a lifespan for peak effectiveness. After that lifespan is met, they begin to degrade. No different than... Continue reading

Condoms: Colorful & Controversial

Condoms Condoms have had a very colorful and sometimes controversial history, especially in North America. Condoms, in varying forms, and other means of birth control have been around for centuries. Early contraceptives were made from materials on hand ranging from animal dung, horns, animal intestines, to seaweed. But they did not come neatly packaged in paper or foils. That only really began in the late 1830s with the invention of vulcanized rubber and the massive impact it had on the... Continue reading

What do you call your condom?

A Condom by Any Other Name…. Sex is a universal activity.  Regardless of nationality, it is a natural and healthy activity in our lives.  Safer sex is also something that people around the world strive to achieve, either to reduce the risk of an unwanted pregnancy or aid in the prevention of a sexually transmitted infection (STI).  A combination of historical events, openness about sexual health, and social mores of different cultures have resulted in many unique names for a... Continue reading

Safer Sex Can Be Fun!

Safer Sex Can Be Fun Sometimes we may feel that safety is all about restricting what we view as our enjoyment of some things. But when it comes to sexual activities, that is absolutely not the case! There are many different products that can assist in everyone having safer sex that can also be fun. The products for safer sex have expanded over the years to incorporate many unique aspects that help to meet many different individual needs. What Is... Continue reading

Over The Counter Birth Control

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

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