News tagged with latex condom

New contraceptive device is designed to prevent sexual transmission of HIV

Researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College have published results showing that a new contraceptive device may also effectively block the transmission of the HIV virus. Findings show that the device prevents infection ...

Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS

created May 19, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (6) | comments 2




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New 'Viagra condom' to join the fight in STD prevention

(Medical Xpress) -- The biggest complaint from men and women when it comes to condom use is the decrease in sensitivity and erectile performance during intercourse. It is this reason that condoms are not ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created May 12, 2011 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (8) | comments 3 | with audio podcast report

Study examines effect of water-based and silicon-based lubricant

A new study by sexual health researchers at Indiana University found that women who used lubricant during sex reported significantly higher levels of satisfaction and pleasure.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 09, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

DC pushes female condoms to fight HIV epidemic

(AP) -- Charlene Cotton will talk to anyone about sex. Several days a week she stands behind a table decorated with a bowl of flavored condoms and safer sex pamphlets, calling to women passing on the street, ...

Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS

created Jul 28, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Europe seeks alternatives to natural latex from Asia

Some natural latexes are the main ingredient in the extraction of natural rubber, an indispensable raw material for all kinds of industries and essential for the manufacture of surgical gloves, condoms or tyres. All the latex ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Jan 29, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Transplant guide highlights daily infection risks from factors like pets and food

Keeping pets healthy can reduce infection risks for people who have received solid organ transplants and veterinarians should be seen as an integral part of the healthcare team. That's just one of the key pieces of advice ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Dec 18, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

An HIV-blocking gel for women

University of Utah scientists developed a new kind of "molecular condom" to protect women from AIDS in Africa and other impoverished areas. Before sex, women would insert a vaginal gel that turns semisolid ...

Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS

created Aug 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Thinner, stronger and more flexible research

You wouldn't normally associate golf balls with condoms but for University of Queensland researcher Dr Darren Martin, it is all about covering things.

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Mar 10, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (12) | comments 0

Hormonal contraception does not appear to increase HIV risk

Using hormonal contraception does not appear to increase women’s overall risk of infection with the AIDS virus, report the authors of a large study commissioned by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development ...

Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS

created Dec 07, 2006 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Treatments exist for women allergic to sex

Breathing difficulties some women have after sexual intercourse could be an allergic reaction, doctors in the United States said.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 10, 2006 | popularity 3.1 / 5 (9) | comments 0


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