This story was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Wearing a condom is a great way to prevent pregnancy and the only option for protecting against STIs and STDs (besides abstinence). But they’re not ...

Male condoms are 98% effective with perfect use and 85% effective with typical use. Female condoms are slightly less effective — 95% with perfect use and 79% typically. People make mistakes with ...

SKYN condoms are a good choice for people with latex allergies because they are made from polyisoprene. Although SKYN condoms come pre-lubricated, both water-based and silicone-based lubricants can ...

Conclusion The condom is a good option for preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Although it is the most proven and effective barrier, the condom may not prevent all cases of ...

W A S H I N G T O N, July 20 -- Condoms are usually effective against fightingthe spread of HIV and gonorrhea, but there is not enough evidenceto say for certain they protect against other sexually ...

According to Fast Company, Boston University researchers received a $100,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to give condoms the serious upgrade. The result? A safe-sex innovation with ...

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California’s 1.6 million high school students are starting another year, but without a critical school supply that I would argue is necessary for teens: condoms. Why should California public high ...

A state bill that would have required tough new warning labels for condoms sold in California has been pulled from consideration in the Legislature by its Republican author. The legislation, passed ...