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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Condom EffectivenessA National Institutes of Health report concludes that condoms are effective in reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS. The report finds insufficient evidence to say the same for most ...

A new study has confirmed what most sexually active gay men will already know: Less of us are using condoms when we have sex compared to ten years ago. The study, published in AIDS and Behavior, was ...

During World War II, Sweden was officially neutral, but life at home was anything but untouched by the conflict. A new study ...

Sometimes, but not always, public health messaging can be a bit staid and restrained. However, some healthcare causes require a more confrontational, in-your-face approach. That was the case earlier ...

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 ...