Oil Based Lubricant And Condom

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Oil-based lubricants and latex condoms

what do you mean by some lubricants weaken condom... does it make it more elastic and it could break, or does it put little holes in it which then it breaks or what? i used a lubricant that its main ingrediant was purified water, but i noticed at...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. When latex comes in contact with anything that is oil-based, a chemical reaction occurs which breaks down and weakens the latex, making it more likely to have small holes in it, and finally leading to breakage of... Read more »

Lubricated condoms

Dear Ryan, Is using a lubricated or putting some oil beforesexual intercourse will have higher risk?... Read more »

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Condoms and Lubrication

Hey Doc,What effect would beer used as lubrication during sex have on the condom? Would it be a... Read more »

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New York Sun Examines New York City's Internet-Based Condom Distribution Campaign

The New York Sun on Tuesday examined the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene 's condom distribution program, which supplies more than 1.5 million condoms monthly at no cost via a Web site as part of an initiative to curb the... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Australia: Games Athletes Plan for Bedroom Gymnastics

On Thursday, condom maker Ansell said it will provide 60,000 condoms and 60,000 units of lubricant for the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games, March 15-26. Burton Van Rooyen, Ansell's Asia-Pacific marketing vice president, said the company learned... Read more »

Lubricants and the Development of Rectal Microbicides

Since its inception in 2005, the organization International Rectal Microbicide Advocates (IRMA) has been committed to advancing rectal microbicide research and development worldwide. As part of this commitment, IRMA conducted an online,... Read more »

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Condoms are only 85% effective

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

According to "Desperate Housewives" tv show, condoms are only 85% effective in preventing pregnancy so I assume the same holds true for HIV infection. Read more »

expired condom

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

After an encounter with a sex worker, I read the package of the condom and saw that the expiry date was 5 May 2000. My question is how reliable will an expired condom be. I am very worried. Any comments appreciated.

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how effective are condoms?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I'am currently negative following my last test 2 months ago. Im living a stupid life right now smoking weed, drinking comig home late, have sex with different girls mostly sex workers.. usually i just get a protected blowjob, and sometimes i have... Read more »

Best Condoms and Lube?

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Hey there!

I'm an HIV + female who's starting a new relationship with an HIV - man.

We have been waiting til my most recent doctor's appointment to have sex.

I was wondering if anyone can recommend the best quality condoms for mixed status couples.

H... Read more »

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