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Lubricants for Sexual Wellness

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

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

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

Stages of Syphilis

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

History of Condoms

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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