HIV & AIDS
India gets its first free condom store
A global charity Wednesday launched a free condom store in India to try to reduce new cases of HIV/AIDS in a country with the world's third highest number.
Apr 26, 2017
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Health
When cocaine's in the mix, safe sex may not be
(HealthDay)—The long list of health woes linked to cocaine abuse includes risky sexual behavior, a small, new study suggests.
Feb 16, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study affirms that cocaine makes users more likely to risk unsafe sex
Cocaine use has long been tied anecdotally to higher-than-usual rates of impulsive behavior, including risky sex, but the tie-in has been difficult to study with any scientifically controlled rigor.
Feb 2, 2017
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Health
Where Latino teens learn about sex does matter
The U.S. teen pregnancy rate is at a historic low, with the number of teen births declining dramatically over the past decades.
Nov 30, 2016
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Health
Over-confidence about condom skills puts festival goers at risk
A milestone survey* of young people attending a NSW music festival has found that while most of those interviewed felt confident about their condom usage, a significant number had used condoms inconsistently or incorrectly, ...
Nov 24, 2016
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Health
Relationship factors affect young adult use of condoms
The characteristics of a person's relationship, including commitment and partner-specific risk factors, affect the choice of whether or not to use condoms, according to new research from Oregon State University.
Sep 27, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Safe sex for 6 months after visting Zika-hit areas: WHO (Update)
The World Health Organization on Tuesday toughened its advice on preventing the spread of Zika, saying anyone returning from areas hit by the virus should practise safe sex for six months afterwards.
Sep 6, 2016
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Health
Olympics: Extra-strong condoms for Aussie team
Australia's Olympians will be issued with free super-strength condoms in Rio to minimise any infection from the Zika virus, officials said Monday.
May 16, 2016
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Health
Back on the market—understanding condom use in the over-50s
Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise in the over-50 age group and, in fact, could surpass the infection rates of younger people, says a QUT researcher investigating the low use of condoms in this age group.
Apr 14, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How feeling good about your lover might be bad for your sexual health
A new study from U of T Mississauga psychology researcher John Sakaluk has found that the better you are bonded to your partner, the less likely you are to practice safe sex with them.
Feb 15, 2016
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