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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Male Condoms

Health Encyclopedia: Condoms

Alternative Names

Prophylactics; Rubbers; Male condoms; Female condoms


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Expert & Community Posts

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Which Barrier Method?
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

......condom is applied by rolling it over the erect penis. Male condoms come in a variety of... Read more »

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Women Get an Affordable Condom That’s a Bit “Less Noisy” Too
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

......that start at below one dollar per condom.  Well, female condoms have been around since the... Read more »

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Gardasil Marketed for Males to Prevent Genital Warts (and other ways men can prevent STDs)
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...doesn't break: Make sure that you use a latex (rubber) condom as these are the type of condom... Read more »

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I Want a Barrier (Method)
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...outside the condom barrier).  Condoms, also called rubbers, now come in a variety of scents and... Read more »

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Herpes Weapons: Safe Sex, Acyclovir and a Extra Dose of Honesty
By healthgal , Health Expert

If there is one resolution I would like to see, it's the commitment to practicing safe sex in... Read more »

Health Guide

Genital Herpes: The Basics
...condom. For anal sex, use a latex male condom. For oral sex, use a dental dam. A dental dam is a rubbery material that can be placed over the anus or the vagina before sexual contact. Know... Read more »
Female condoms
...Condoms are available without a prescription, and they are fairly inexpensive (though more expensive than male condoms). Currently, female condoms can be purchased at most drugstores. They are... Read more »
What You Need to Know About Birth Control
“I can’t get pregnant – I just finished menstruating.” “I can’t get pregnant – he didn’t really penetrate me (deeply, that is)” “I can’t get pregnant – I’m nursing my... Read more »
Birth Control Options for Women: Spermicidal and Barrier Contraception
...regardless of whether the device is a condom or diaphragm. Spermicides are no longer recommended with male condoms. (Non-spermicidial lubricated condoms are safe to use.) Some experts think they... Read more »
Condoms
...only available method of birth control for men. Alternative Names Prophylactics; Rubbers; Male condoms; Female condoms Information Acondom blocks sperm from coming in contact... Read more »

Medications

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This drug is used to treat outbreaks of herpes simplex on the skin (mouth, lips, genitals),... Read more »

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Sildenafil is used to treat male sexual function problems (impotence or erectile dysfunction) by... Read more »

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Vardenafil is used to treat male sexual function problems (impotence or erectile dysfunction)... Read more »

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Bexarotene is used to treat skin problems from a certain type of cancer (cutaneous T-cell... Read more »

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This drug is used in certain patients to treat or help prevent outbreaks of herpes simplex on the... Read more »

Related News

Condoms reduce herpes risk by 30 percent: study
July 15, 2009

Researchers say people who use condoms regularly reduce their risk of contracting genital herpes by 30 percent. Previous studies have shown that... Read summary »

Second-generation female condom approved
March 18, 2009

The Female Health Co.'s FC2 Female Condom has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the company said Wednesday. The product helps... Read summary »

Simple Exercise Eases Tennis Elbow
August 07, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? People with pain in the elbow or forearm from playing sports or just from common everyday activities might use a simple bar and... Read summary »

Popular Cold Drug: Concern for Kids
February 17, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows Vicks VapoRub, a popular cold and cough treatment, may create respiratory problems in infants and small... Read summary »

Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Diabetes Linked Directly to Environment
July 14, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study by researchers at Rhode Island Hospital found a substantial link between increased death rate from certain... Read summary »