Condoms

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Reviewed July 2011

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Title:   Condoms
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Condoms, if used correctly, are one of the best contraceptive devices we have. They provide protection against unwanted pregnancies and some sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Using condoms
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   The correct use of condoms gives protection against many sexually transmitted infections as well as protecting a woman from an unwanted pregnancy.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Non-specific urethritis - signs and symptoms
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Non-specific urethritis (NSU) means any inflammation of a man's urethra that is not caused by gonorrhoea. NSU can be spread to female partners and can cause infertility in both men and women. Symptoms may include a clear or white discharge from the penis, a burning sensation while urinating or pain and swelling in the testicles.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Safe sex
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Safe sex is about preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs), avoiding unintended pregnancy and staying emotionally healthy.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Sexually transmissible infections - overview
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A sexually transmissible infection (STI) is any infection or disease that can be passed from one person to another during sexual activity. Sexually transmissible infections or STIs include chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhoea, syphilis, genital herpes, scabies, pubic lice (crabs), hepatitis and HIV (the virus that causes AIDS). Correct use of condoms and dams can help prevent STIs.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   HIV and gay men - safe sex
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Gay HIV positive men with HIV negative partners can still enjoy physically intimate relationships if they follow safe sex practices. Unsafe sexual activities include unprotected anal sex and any sexual activity that draws blood. Safe sexual activities include kissing, cuddling, massage, masturbation and protected anal intercourse using condoms.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Teenagers - sexual knowledge
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A snapshot of the research on the sexual knowledge and beliefs of Australian teenagers reveals that young people have good knowledge of HIV/AIDS, but know less about chlamydia and other STIs, which pose more of a risk for this group. They get most of their knowledge from school programs and from discussions with their mothers.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Contraception - condoms for men
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Male condoms are an effective form of barrier contraception if used properly, and reduce your risk of contracting a sexually transmissible infection (STI). Use condoms every time you have vaginal, anal and oral sex to prevent an exchange of blood, semen or vaginal fluids. Each condom should be used once only for each activity.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Contraception - condoms for women
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The female condom is designed to fit all women and is suitable for all ages. It offers women and men an alternative to the male condom. If used correctly, the female condom is effective in preventing an unplanned pregnancy and protecting against sexually transmissible infections (STIs).
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Behavioral interventions to promote condom use among women living with HIV
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Behavioral interventions to promote condom use and/or to modify HIV sexual risk behaviours include individual counseling, skills training, coping strategies, peer education, and social and educational support. This systematic review of randomized contro...
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Gonorrhoea
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Gonorrhoea is a common sexually transmissible infection that affects men and women. It can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and infertility in women. Gonorrhoea may not cause symptoms in women. Symptoms in men may include a burning sensation while passing urine. Gonorrhoea can be treated with antibiotics. The correct use of condoms will help prevent the spread of gonorrhoea.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Female condom
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   The female condom is a polyurethane sheath which is inserted into the vagina before sexual intercourse. It is about 15cm long and has two flexible rings to keep it in place in the vagina. It can only be used once. It is a physical barrier that stops body fluids (eg. semen and vaginal fluids) passing between sexual partners.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Male condom
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Male condoms are latex or polyurethane sheaths which are put on the erect penis prior to sexual activity and provide a barrier to the mixing of the partners' sexual fluids during sexual activity.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Female condom
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   The female condom is a transparent, loose fitting, polyurethane sheath inserted into the vagina prior to sexual intercourse that creates a barrier between the woman's vagina and her partner's penis or mouth and prevents the mixing of fluids during sexual activity.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Discussing condoms
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Condoms are not just for stopping pregnancy. They are also the best way to avoid STIs (sexually transmissible infections). Make sure you know how to use a condom properly and always have some with you.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Safe sex using condoms - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out how condoms can help you practise safe sex.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Safer sex
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Safer sex means sexual contact that reduces the risk of passing on diseases, reduces the risk of unwanted pregnancy, is safe emotionally, is consented to and is respectful.
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Nonlatex versus latex male condoms for contraception
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The male condom can prevent pregnancy by keeping sperm out of the birth canal. Nonlatex condoms can be used by people who are allergic or sensitive to latex. Some people may not have used latex condoms because they did not like them. This review compare...
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   The male condom
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   The male condom is a tube of fine latex rubber which is closed at one end. It is worn on an erect (stiff) penis during sex, to prevent pregnancy.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Condoms
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Condoms are a form of contraception that protects you against sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies.
Date:   Sep 2010

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