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| | Condom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Condoms made from natural materials (such as those labeled "lambskin", made from lamb intestines) are not as effective at preventing disease. | | | Condoms are best put on the erect penis as soon as an erection is achieved and before any contact with the other person's body, and should always be put on before contact with a vagina or anus. | | | These are still available today because of their greater ability to transmit body warmth and tactile sensation, when compared to synthetic condoms, but they are not as effective in preventing pregnancy and disease. |
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| | Male Contraceptive Methods: Condoms |
| | Condoms are much less effective against STDs that are caused by organisms that live in sores on the genitals, such as syphilis. | | | Lambskin condoms, or natural condoms, are effective against pregnancy, but not effective in the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. | | | STDs like herpes and human papillomavirus (also known as genital warts) that occur on the genital skin can get passed from one partner to another even if a condom is used. |
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| | Using Condoms, Condom Types & Condom Sizes |
| | Condoms are one of the most reliable methods of birth control when use properly and consistently. | | | Condoms can deteriorate if not stored properly as they are affected by both heat and light. | | | If you are new to condoms, the best way to learn how to use them is to practice putting them on by yourself or your partner. |
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| | Feature: Review Article: Nicolette |
| | Female controlled methods, although less method effective, may be more use effective due to more consistent and correct utilization. | | | A study of commercial sex workers (prostitutes) in Thailand reported that 2/3 of the women liked the female condom, but most discontinued its use at the insistence of clients (44). | | | In fact, though efficacious at providing a barrier to STD pathogens in the laboratory, condoms may not be effective at preventing STDs in practice. |
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http://www-med.stanford.edu/medworld/features/review/nicolette.html
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| | Female Condom |
| | Female condoms are widely available without prescription from drugstores, family planning clinics, and through mail order service. | | | Female condoms, when used correctly, help prevent STIs such as herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea, human papilloma virus (HPV), and Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). | | | You cannot use a female condom if you or your partner are unable to learn correct insertion and removal techniques. |
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| | FS: The Truth about Condoms |
| | Polyurethane condoms have not been studied for their effectiveness in the prevention of STD transmission. | | | Condoms are 98 percent effective in preventing pregnancy when used consistently and correctly. | | | Research continues to show that condoms are one of the best methods of preventing unwanted pregnancy and are one of the only methods for sexually active individuals to protect themselves against STDs, including HIV. |
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| | Female Condoms |
| | Additionally, because the product is new and somewhat complicated, it has been useful to educate doctors, nurses, paramedics and pharmacists so that they may help their clients select and use the female condom. | | | PSI has found that dedicated sales efforts, such as using sales agents or peer promoters, are effective in both generating interest in the product and training potential clients in its use. | | | The peer promoters were involved in the development of multi-language educational materials, such as flip charts, a brochure and a partner advice card, that promote the Reality female condom. |
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http://www.psi.org/our_programs/products/female_condom.html
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| | Contraceptive Methods: Female Barrier Methods |
| | In a summary review of the safety, effectiveness, and acceptability of the female condom, WHO estimated that perfect use could possibly reduce HIV transmission by 93 percent (WHO 1997). | | | Clients at risk for STIs could be counseled to use dual methods: a barrier method for STI protection and a second, more effective method for pregnancy prevention (IPPF 2000). | | | Typically, however, accidental pregnancy rates are high compared to many other methods; women for whom an accidental pregnancy would present a serious health concern should use a more effective method. |
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| | Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. - The Condom |
| | They feel pressured about having to maintain an erection to keep the condom on. | | | A similar 1993 study showed that using condoms every time prevented HIV transmission for all but two of 171 women who had male partners with HIV. | | | If you are embarrassed to talk with your partner about using condoms, practice before you are in a sexual situation. |
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| | Protecting Against Unintended Pregnancy: A Guide to Contraceptive Choices |
| | Because it acts as a mechanical barrier, a condom prevents direct contact with semen, infectious genital secretions, and genital lesions and discharges. | | | Available by prescription only and sized by a health professional to achieve a proper fit, the diaphragm is a dome-shaped rubber disk with a flexible rim that works in two ways to prevent pregnancy. | | | Sterilization is done by various surgical techniques, usually under general anesthesia. |
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http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1997/397_baby.html
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| | FPA Health: Sex Matters: Factsheets: Female Condom, Women & HIV |
| | Barrier devices such as the male condom and the Female Condom are the only products which offer protection from HIV reinfection between HIV positive partners. | | | For women living with HIV, the Female Condom provides another choice for both safer sex and contraception and best of all - it's a choice that's yours. | | | STIs which cause lesions, such as genital warts and herpes, can increase the risk of HIV transmission to sexual partners. |
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| | Untitled Document |
| | The original FC female condom has been the subject of extensive research, both in clinical settings and in "real life" projects. | | | original FC female condom and the second generation FC2 female condom when mentioned in the material and links on this product page, when necessary for clarification, the “original FC” and/or FC2 are referred to separately. | | | FC female condoms may take some practice to get used to, but they are not difficult to use and have some advantages over a male condom. |
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| | UNITED STATES: Female-Condom Use in a Gender-Specific Family Planning Clinic Trial |
| | At present, however, the female condom seems to be difficult for women to adopt without more extensive trainings in its use," the authors concluded. | | | Women in the intervention groups assessed the female condom as more effective against STDs and pregnancy than women in the control group. | | | Although the female condom has been touted as a method that can be used without a partner's support, the researchers found "several indications of male partners' influence on women's response to the female condom." They noted that other studies have also reported that men's reactions to the female condom are important predictors of women's use. |
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| | FHI - Female Condom Introduction in South Africa |
| | The female condom was first introduced through family planning clinics and community-based programs in order to broaden its acceptance and not stigmatize it as purely for STI prevention. | | | Designed and implemented by the Reproductive Health Research Unit (RHRU) of the University of Witwatersrand, with technical assistance from FHI, the program seeks to increase options for protection against HIV, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy. | | | Most felt the female condom is a necessary addition to the program, serving as an additional choice for women who have trouble using male condoms or other family planning methods. |
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| | Female condom |
| | WHO is sponsoring research in South Africa to adapt the protocol to local conditions and evaluate the ability and willingness of sex workers and family planning clients to follow the instructions. | | | TMM Farley, PhD, Department of Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland. | | | Reuse of the female condom has been reported, and may be motivated in part by lack of access to the device as well as its apparent robustness. |
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| | ID21 - communicating development research |
| | This method may therefore be particularly useful for protection against HIV and unwanted pregnancy among married women. | | | Mass marketing and private counselling sessions could help to overcome obstacles, such as uncertainty about insertion methods. | | | The female condom could reduce the spread of HIV by increasing the prevention options available to sexually active adults. |
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| | Birth Control - Female Condom |
| | Stays in place even when a man loses his erection, unlike the male condom. | | | Insertion is easy once the technique is learned. | | | Can be purchased at grocery and drugstores without a prescription from a doctor. |
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http://www.pamf.org/teen/sex/birthcontrol/femalecondom.html
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| | The Female Condom |
| | Although it can work effectively, it is difficult to use and can be painful. | | | The female condom may feel unfamiliar at first. | | | The female condom may feel different and some people find it difficult to insert. |
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| | CONTRACEPTIVES: Male Condoms |
| | Vaseline, massage oil and baby oil) are not suitable for use with condoms since they can weaken the latex as can yeast infection medications. | | | However, people with an allergy to latex may find condoms to be irritating. | | | If you are using a condom with spermicide and have a latex allergy, this discomfort may be even worse. |
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| | Aidsmap Cheaper female condom will increase access in Africa |
| | This is a very real advance for women around the world," said Zena Stein, co-director of the HIV Centre for Clinical and Behavioural Studies at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, in a statement. | | | How do TB clinic practices obstruct good HIV care? | | | Researchers at the Reproductive Health Research Unit (RHRU) in Durban, South Africa, conducted studies to assess the performance and acceptability of the new female condom and found that there was no difference in performance. |
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| | The female condom can be as much as 95 percent effective in preventing pregnancy when used perfectly, though typical use is 79 percent effective. | | | The female condom, available in one size, can be purchased over-the-counter without a prescription at many drug stores. | | | The female condom provides some protection against HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases, and is available without a prescription in most drug stores. |
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| | FDA approves new female condom |
| | Female students at CSULB gave mixed reactions to the condom, some calling it a good idea but others saying that it seemed too bulky and difficult to use. | | | However, Holly Sherman, spokeswoman for The Female Health Company - which markets and distributes the condom - disagreed, saying the female condom provides protection fr om disease on genital areas because there is "less skin touching skin" and the chance of transmitting a disease is less likely. | | | The female condom has a sheath material and a flexible inner ring, and is in serted similar to a diaphragm. |
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| | Female Condom - from the Birth Control Comparison website of Cedar River Clinics |
| | TELL US about your experience with this or other birth control methods, and we'll use the information to share with other women. | | | There are no physical side effects associated with the use of female condoms. | | | The United Nation's HIV/AIDS prevention program recognizes the importance and effectiveness of the female condom and is working to make it available globally. |
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| | fc Female Condom™ |
| | FC Female Condoms – sensuous, uninhibited sex for both of you – and still smart. | | | Latex-free and made of strong polyurethane material, the FC Female Condom is non-hormonal and non-chemical, so it has no side effects. | | | Polyurethane conducts heat while providing an effective barrier against pregnancy and against sexually transmitted infections, like HIV, which causes AIDS. |
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http://www.mayerlabs.com/consumer/products/fcfemalecondom.asp
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| | Female Condom's Role in HIV/AIDS Prevention |
| | Studies have shown high rates of acceptance when the female condom is introduced with an effective educational approach. | | | The female condom...is especially important in cultures and situations in which women have limited control over sexual decisions." | | | The Female Health Company is based in Chicago, and owns the worldwide rights to the female condom including international patents issued in the U.S., Japan, The European Union, The People's Republic of China, Canada and Australia. |
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| | FEMALE CONDOM |
| | How does the FEMALE CONDOM compare with the effectiveness of other forms of birth control? | | | Female condoms can help PREVENT AIDS and other STD's. | | | The female condom works only if you use a new one every time you have sex. |
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| | City of Toronto, Public Health |
| | attend an education and counselling session on using the female condom | | | Toronto Public Health is looking for 200 volunteers to participate in a research study about women's experience with the female condom. | | | Study participants must be between the age of 19-45, sexually active with a male partner and willing to learn about and try the female condom. |
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| | Female condom |
| | If high utilization rates of the new device can be achieved, it is hoped that it will make a substantial contribution to prevention of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. | | | The Female Health Company has developed a new version of the female condom which has similar physical characteristics but is made of synthetic latex in a considerably less expensive manufacturing process. | | | The polyurethane female condom (FC1) was developed in the 1990s by the Female Health Company and provides a barrier method for women to use, particularly in situations where they are unable to insist on male condom use by their partner. |
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| | FHI - Female Condoms |
| | Network: Good Counseling Vital For Clients with STDs | | | FHI offers a range of technical services, including clinical and other research, in HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections and other infectious diseases, contraceptive technology, and women’s health. | | | Many women's advocates and policy-makers see the female condom as a significant new alternative that women can use to better protect themselves against HIV/STIs. |
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| | Birth Control Guide |
| | There is a possibility that spermicide might increase the risk of acquiring some sexually transmitted diseases because of disruption of the vaginal skin. | | | (c) Spermicides used alone, with barrier devices, or with condoms can cause irritation to the skin lining the vagina, especially when the spermicide is used frequently. | | | Polyurethane condoms are available for those with latex sensitivity. |
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| | Female-condom maker courts China |
| | The World Health Organisation estimates there are one million people in China living with HIV/AIDS, but Chinese health officials fear that the infection could spread from high-risk groups such as drug users and prostitutes to the mainstream population. | | | The condom -- the only female-initiated barrier method -- protects against unwanted pregnancy and sexually-transmitted diseases, including the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and AIDS. | | | The Female Health Company has signed a letter of understanding with Beijing Zizhu Pharmaceutical Co. to make its product available to Chinese women through aid groups and also commercially on the open market. |
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| | Birth Control: Female Condom |
| | The only disadvantages are that you lose sensation, they cost more than a male condom, may be difficult to insert inside properly, and once in place, it's clearly noticable. | | | Places like Planned Parenthood may carry them as they do with male condoms.You may also ask your doctor for a sample packet. | | | You insert the condom into your vagina prior to any sexualy activity. |
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| | Female Condom |
| | The female condom has a soft ring on each end, one end closed and the other open. | | | The closed end is inserted into the vagina to keep the female condom in place during intercourse. |
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| | Female Condom - A1Leader the condom store |
| | But I did want to see if it was better than the standard male condom. | | | As a guy, there was no way I was going to buy a female condom. | | | I heard about your site from a college friend and thought I'd give it a try. |
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| | Condom Country - Condoms, Lubricants, and Erotic Gifts |
| | Our catalog offers the finest condoms, lubricants, erotic gifts, vibrators, toys and massage products -- guaranteed to put some spice in your love life. | | | If this is your first visit, here's some basic information. | | | Condom Country - Condoms, Lubricants, and Erotic Gifts |
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| | Condomania Online |
| | Turn any rubber into a thrilling vibrating condom with our | | | Consumer Reports rate and review today's best condoms. | | | Innovative condom designs, exotic shapes, and advanced latex engineering have come together to |
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| | Reuse of the Female Condom |
| | The website refers to the FC Female Condom as manufactured by the Female Health Company. | | | 'to enhance the capacity of female condom programmers to make appropriate and informed decisions about reuse of FC female condom'. | | | This DFID-funded project is managed by John Snow International R&T (UK). |
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