(Reuters Health) – Up to 17 percent of young adults in the U.S. may be using “withdrawal” to prevent pregnancy, although not necessarily relying just on that method, a new study finds. In the sample ...

When exploring birth control options, few methods offer the multifaceted advantages found in condoms. Beyond their fundamental role in preventing unwanted pregnancies, these versatile latex or ...

About 20 years ago, my colleagues and I were involved in a nationwide program spearheaded by the Centre for British Teachers (CBT) for a nationwide campaign for teachers and pupils emphasising on ...

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 ...

Natural family planning, barriers, hormonal methods, copper IUDs, and permanent sterilization have varying degrees of effectiveness. Family planning involves tracking fertility cycles and sexual ...

When used correctly and consistently, condoms remain one of the most effective tools for the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This includes external (male) condoms ...

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — It’s hard to miss the overflowing bowl of condoms at the entrance of the gym. Some University of Mississippi students walking past after their workout snicker and point, and the ...

New research by Gallo and colleagues (2022), published last week in The Journal of Sex Research, tests a new condom created by Futura Medical—a pharmaceutical company in the UK. This new condom “was ...

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has invited Nigerians to join the movement on International Condom Day (ICD) to celebrate condoms and discover fun, creative ways to promote condom use – a ...

Condoms: Use in Males and Females For many years, the word "condom" was used exclusively to describe an external condom, also known as the "male condom." This is the type of condom applied over the ...