How to Select a Condom or Latex Barrier
Some studies have shown that the more experience a person has using condoms, the more likely it is that he or she will use them properly, and the less chance that they'll break. Gives new meaning to "Practice makes perfect!" Choose latex ( [... more]
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How to Determine if Your Partner Is at Risk for HIV or AIDS
You can never be 100% sure that your partner does not have HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, or that he is not at risk for the disease. You can, however, look for signs that indicate he has a higher risk than normal of having HIV. Get to know your ... [... more]
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How to Get Tested for Syphilis Without a Parent
Itchy? Burning sensations "down there"? Think you have something but don´t want your parents to find out? Read on to get help without your parents freaking out. Arrive on time to your appointment, these people see tons of women a day so [... more]
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How to Know Signs You May Have A Yeast Infection
Men, Women, and Children (including babies) are all capable of having a yeast infection. Even if you suspect that you may have a yeast infection. Read up on these symptoms, because leaving a yeast infection untreated, may lead to a chronic yeast ... [... more]
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How to avoid an unwanted pregnancy when your ...
If you are using contraception to avoid being pregnant and the contraception has unexpectedly failed you, there is something a woman can do about it and it does not involve abortion. Let's face it, birth control is not a perfect science. So, what ... [... more]
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How to do a prostatic massage
As you enter the anal canal. you will feel a chestnut size (PROSTATE GLAND)elevation on the anterior aspect of the anal canal. Milk the prostate by sweeping your finger from the lateral aspect to the medial aspect of the prostate gland then push ... [... more]
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How to Use a Condom (for Beginners and PhDs)
Condoms are a no brainer. They offer protection against STDs, and in combination with a spermicide, almost 100 percent protection against pregnancy-if used properly. Therein lies the rub (pun intended). Here's a bit of a primer for beginners as ... [... more]
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How to Avoid Getting Infected with HIV
If you want to minimize your risk of getting AIDS, the best way to do it is to avoid infection by HIV, the virus that causes the disease. Fewer people today are dying from AIDS in the US because of the success of pharmaceutical intervention, but ... [... more]
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How to Discuss Herpes With a Lover
Herpes affects thousands of people around the world, and it is considered a disease that is contracted through sexual contact. You may have had this condition for years, or maybe someone you love has outbreaks. Talking about herpes with your ... [... more]
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How to Get an HPV Vaccine For Free
There is a global level of awareness of HIV and the aim to prevent the horrible virus thanks to intense marketing campaigns and that's a good thing. But not everyone has heard of HPV-the Human Papilloma Virus that can cause cervical cancer and ... [... more]
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How to Get Tested For STDs
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are commonplace these days. You can never tell who has one and sometimes symptoms go undetected for long periods of time. Sexually active people should get STD testing regularly whether you suspect you have an ... [... more]
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How to Get Treatment for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
If you think you might have pelvic inflammatory disease, you must see a doctor right away. Left untreated, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease can cause permanent damage to your organs, infertility and pain. If caught early, antibiotic treatment can cure ... [... more]
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