Condoms

We use them all the time and schools teach us how to put them on correctly. But what we know to be the condom now isn't always the form it's taken. Condoms were considered to be a contraceptive underdog in the ‘70s. During WW2, military…

Condoms are a popular contraceptive as they are cheap, effective and easy to buy. They’re also the only way to protect against sexually transmitted diseases. But it seems that the male condom is only effective 94 per cent of the time, when…

You may have heard that spermicides can help protect your sexual health and wellness, but what exactly are they? You get spermicides in all different forms, from creams, gels and foams to films and suppositories. Spermicides protect your…

There are so many methods of birth control out there, but how do you know which is best for your sexual health and wellness. While condoms are the ONLY birth control method that protects your wellbeing against sexually transmitted…

When you’re on holiday, it feels like all bets are off with regards to your wellness, and so your judgement goes out the window. Sure, it’s ok to indulge in good food and a cheeky cocktail – you are here to enjoy yourself – but taking care…

Sexually transmitted infections cause a vast number of health concerns, and can be passed on through either vaginal, oral or anal sex. The symptoms of STIs can include rashes, pain, unusual discharge or itching, but sometimes they have no…

Having 'the talk' with your daughter can be awkward, but not knowing what to include in that talk can have a huge impact on her sexual health and wellbeing. Here are six facts about sexual wellness that you should talk about with your…

Fun in the sun is one thing, but do you really want to come home from your week abroad with a nasty STD or an unwanted pregnancy? According to Katie Fox, Sex and Relationship Expert at Bondara.co.uk, being laid back and having a good time…

Condoms really aren’t that inconvenient, and don’t make sex any less satisfying. This is according to a study published in January by the Journal of Sexual Medicine, which found that the ease of men’s erections based on condom and lubricant…

Condoms are vital to sexual health, as they guard your wellness against STIs as well as pregnancy. However, you might be tempted not to use condoms, as many believe that they limit the pleasure of sex – which is another significant, albeit…

Not talking about sex, and the diseases that come with it, may seem like the typically British thing to do, but those across the pond are tackling this very wellness problem. According to Carson City Health and Human Services, the residents…

When a private American Jesuit university officially banned the distribution of condoms on campus recently, it caused a considerable amount of friction with a student sexual wellness group. Based in the suburb of Newton, Massachusetts,…

Students are known to get the majority of their sexual health advice from their friends or online, and the problem with this is that a lot of that information can be inaccurate or misleading. Whether or not that student is sexually active,…

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) most commonly affect the wellbeing of people aged 15-24, as one in two sexually active young people will get an STI by the age of 25. When it comes to sexual health, knowledge is power and it’s…

Condoms are the most effective way for men and women to protect themselves against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and yet many people still choose not to use them, fearing that they will make sexual intercourse less pleasurable.…

There are so many myths about sexual wellness and wellbeing that it can be hard to sort fact from fiction. We think it’s high time that we debunked some of these myths, so that you know exactly what is going on when it is necessary.…

Practicing safe sex is one of the most important things that you can do. And while there are many different methods of birth control, by far the most popular has been proven to be the condom. A report on the methods used also showed…

Let’s talk about sex. More importantly, let’s talk about safe sex. See, it’s that’s easy. But there’s still a real embarrassment factor for many people when the subject of safe sex and condoms is raised. A lot of that comes down to which…

Condoms are the only form of contraception that will protect you both from unwanted pregnancy and from sexually-transmitted infections (STIs). But many people are still unclear of exactly how to use a condom properly so it offers the most…

Condoms are an important part of safe sex for millions of people around the world. They help to protect sexual health and wellbeing by guarding against the majority of unplanned pregnancies and reducing the chances of catching a sexually…

Condoms are a popular form of birth control and have the added advantage they can protect us from sexually transmitted infections. Every year in the US, the country celebrates National Condom Week, which sees lots of people being given free…

The fact is, we all have sex and it’s fun, it’s something universally enjoyed but it’s also something which a lot of people have a lot of issues talking about. This taboo has caused all sorts of issues and in this day and age it’s totally…

Sex is full of misconceptions and strange myths. This is mainly because people still don’t like talking about it, they still see it as a taboo subject. A lot has changed in the last few decades and while it’s much more socially acceptable…

A recent study shows that the friends with benefits scenario may offer an added bonus besides the regular, emotion-free sex – couples adopting this status are also more likely to use condoms, as opposed to regular couples. The online…

You might think that using condoms means you’re securing your sexual health at the expense of your sexual pleasure, but according to a study published last month by the Journal of Sexual Medicine, condoms aren’t that inconvenient and do not…

With everything from genital herpes to hepatitis threatening your sexual health today, safer sex has never been more important. However, while you can make sex safer, an important distinction to make is that you cannot completely guard your…

There are many good reasons to use a condom: as well as protecting you against unplanned pregnancies, they also protect your sexual wellness and wellbeing from sexually transmitted diseases and infections. With so many different types of…

Condoms are a common form of contraception, used both for birth control and to prevent the spread of STIs (sexually-transmitted diseases) – condoms are, in fact, the only contraception to offer protection against both pregnancy and STIs by…

An allergy to condoms can be a serious threat to your sexual wellness and wellbeing, but how would you know if you suffered from such a thing? Around one percent of the population, a latex allergy is a very real concern, and makes having…

Of all the methods of birth control out there – and, trust me, there’s quite a few – there’s none more popular than condoms, but why? Is it because they protect your wellbeing against unwanted pregnancies? Yes, but all methods of birth…