Removal of condoms from store at NUS stirs debate

Three things one cannot get from stores at the National University of Singapore? Tobacco, alcohol and, now, contraceptives.

Condoms were pulled off the shelves at Guardian’s branch at NUS on Monday, sparking raging online discussion over the right of students to have access to contraceptives on campus.

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Discreet delivery to Dubai's doorsteps: Condoms

The Durex condom company wants to make sure when things get hot and heavy, people are prepared.

It has teamed up with creative agency Buzzman to start a business delivering condoms to people's doorsteps. Yes, just like pizzas!

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Condoms Used To be Made of WHAT?!

February is National Condom Month and the folks at Trojan have put together a handy-dandy video detailing the history of the popular contraceptive to celebrate.

We actually learned a lot from watching it: More than anything, we're grateful that we have a plethora of condom options and no longer have to use things like animal skins (i.e. the ones used to encase sausages), which were popular in legendary player Casanova's time. Um, yuck.

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Talking to your Teen about Abstinence

Keeping a teenager a teenager and not a parent is one of the biggest difficulties anyone could ever face. These days, teens are growing up too fast because of media and the culture around them. More and more teens are becoming parents while they’re still starting the best years of their lives.

The best way to stop teen pregnancy is abstinence. Although this might sound a bit too “old school”, but it’s the only 100% safe sex and you can still talk to your teens about the value and how it can affect them. Below are a few tips to help make the “abstinence talk” a bit easier.

Set the time

Plan when you’re going to talk to them about it because you want to have their full attention. Letting this slide or not taking this too seriously might let your teen think that it’s just something that they can just ignore. Show them how serious you are by actually taking the time to sit them down and talk about it.

Know what they think they know

Most teenagers are confused about safe sex, abstinence and sexually health in general. Ask them what they know about it and build up from there. One thing to remember is that you want to suggest abstinence to them, and not force it down their throat. Your teen has all the free will to choose what he or she will do. You’re there to guide them and point them to the right direction.

Tell them why you value it

They might understand you better if you tell them why u value abstinence. Talk about your past experiences on relationships, what you wish you could have changed and what decisions you’re thankful of making.

Do your homework

Know the math, statistics and facts about teen pregnancy and STD infection rates amongst teens. You’re not trying to scare them, but you want them to know the truth and the realities behind sex. If you can, gather data about abstinence, safe sex and non-protected sex and how this affects a teen’s life.

Be open

They probably have a million questions about relationships, intercourse, STDs, and the opposite sex after you open up about the topic. Most teens feel scared or awkward when talking to their parent about sex and relationships, so they rather just keep quiet about it. Be open minded and ask them if they have questions about it. Your answers can help them understand better.

Durex launches emergency condom delivery service in Dubai

You can order a condom delivery man from Durex' new SOS website or iPhone app, available in Dubai. He'll come dressed in disguise — possibly as a pizza man — to ensure privacy. Durex hopes to expand the service to other countries.

Condom company Durex has launched a new app and service in Dubai that discreetly delivers condoms within an hour, with the delivery made by someone dressed as, say, a pizza delivery man or tourist who slyly slips you the goods without your date noticing. Evening saved.

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Scientists say: Condoms are sexy again!

There are many people out there (*cough cough* 16-24 year-old dudes) who will resist condom use because it means “sex won’t feel as good.” But contrary to popular belief, recent studies have proven that condoms actually don’t make sex worse. How’s that for talking dirty?

Debby Herbenick, a sex researcher at Indiana University’s Center for Sexual Health Promotion, teased out information from 1,645 men and women ages 18 to 59 whose most recent sexual event included intercourse. The data suggested that sexual arousal, ease of erection, overall pleasure and orgasm weren’t much different between those who “like it raw” and those who used contraception. But there’s something you should know: a giant bottle of lube was involved.

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Safe Sex, Health, Respect, and Talking to Your Child

I watch Lifetime movies. Yes, I help people get their lives back on the “straight and narrow” and be healthier with themselves, their emotions, and their relationships, but I still like to indulge Lifetime movies. That feels good to write!

The Pregnancy Pact is about girls who become pregnant. The issue makes the news, and a reporter tries to not just get the story but to also increase awareness about teen pregnancy. I recommend checking out Lifetime for the rest of the story.

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