Condoms 101 - Types of Condoms - Aids / HIV
Condoms. They are made of many different materials. They come in many colors and textures. They are meant to protect you against pregnancy and transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STD's). But how effective are they and what kinds give ... [... more]
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Condoms 101 - Correct Use - Aids / HIV
In order to benefit from the protection that condoms provide, individuals must use them consistently and correctly. This means they must use a condom with every act of sexual intercourse, from start to finish, including penile-vaginal intercourse ... [... more]
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Condoms 101 - Condoms Effectiveness - Aids / HIV
The question many have wondered is just how effective are condoms? Some facts to consider about latex condoms: 98 percent effective in preventing pregnancy when used consistently and correctly; the first-year effectiveness rate in preventing ... [... more]
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Circumcision - A new AIDS preventative measure? - Aids / HIV
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the excess skin that covers the glans of a penis. This surgery is typically done within hours or days of a male child's birth. The proceedure is usually carried out in the hospital by the OBGYN staff. If ... [... more]
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Review of TheBody - Aids / HIV
One of the great things about living in the 21st century is that the internet has made information about dog gone near anything available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. One of the bad things about the internet is that too often, the information ... [... more]
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HIV 101 - Aids / HIV
Even after more than 20 years of public education about HIV, there are still so many misconceptions. This article will give you clear information about how a person gets infected with HIV. HIV is a "get in you" disease, not a "get on you& [... more]
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How You Can Help Fight AIDS - Aids / HIV
Every year at this time, AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs), like all nonprofits, send out a letter asking for financial support. With the state of the economy today, it's even more important to financially support the organizations whose work is ... [... more]
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To Take or Not Take HIV Medications - Aids / HIV
Despite the availability of HIV medications, there are people who are, to use the medical terminology, non medication compliant. There are many reasons why a person wouldn't take their medications. For many people, it's that the side effects are ... [... more]
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Why Should I Care About Stigma? - Aids / HIV
Because of my day job, I hear lots of stories from clients about how stigma affects them. One of our clients has to use separate dishes, glasses and flatware if he goes to his family's house for dinner . One woman isn't allowed to play with her ... [... more]
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