On Monday, August 3, I tested positive for HIV. That night, I sat on the sofa in my friend’s high-rise apartment in downtown Miami, peering down at the grainy, sodium-vapor-lit sprawl. I related the ...

Condoms are a crucial tool in protecting against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, even when people use them correctly, they do not provide 100% protection against all types of STIs.

Flavored condoms are the same as regular condoms but with your favorite flavors added to the lubricant. It’s a simple change, but the added flavoring slightly changes the condom’s function. Types of ...

Condoms are an effective method for preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Most brands are very safe, but some offer less protection than others. Condoms are a popular barrier ...

Condoms are essentially a barrier method of contraception. The concept is that if the sperm can be prevented from entering the uterus, it will not be able to fertilize the egg leading to protection ...

Yup, the wonderful world of rubbers goes far beyond, well, rubber. Polyurethane is basically a type of plastic. True, that doesn’t sound comfortable in a condom (or any barrier, for that matter). On ...

Even the best condoms don't have a great reputation. They're sometimes seen as unsexy or just in the way, right? It's time we laid this idea to rest. Condoms are key to having safer sex with anyone ...