Condoms

Is Contraception Murder?

Reproductive Justice | Posted 09.29.2009 | Politics


Reproductive Justice

The protesters I spoke with in Wisconsin believe that "the morning-after pill" is the equivalent of murder. They even believe that the birth control pill is a form of murder.

HIV Vaccine: No Silver Bullet Yet

Dr. Peter Klatsky | Posted 09.24.2009 | Living


Dr. Peter Klatsky

Multiple news agencies reported that a trial vaccine reduced the risk of HIV infection by 30 percent. While I am encouraged by the results, we have yet to find a silver bullet.

Birth Control Could Help Developing World Combat Climate Change

AP | Posted 09.18.2009 | World


LONDON — Giving contraceptives to people in developing countries could help fight climate change by slowing population growth, experts said Frid...

Can Condoms Fight Climate Change?

washingtonpost.com | David A. Fahrenthold | Posted 09.15.2009 | Green


To heck with carbon dioxide. A new study performed by the London School of Economics suggests that, to fight climate change, governments should focus ...

Hitler Wants You to Wear a Condom

Charlotte Hilton Andersen | Posted 11.10.2009 | Living


Charlotte Hilton Andersen

Sometimes shock campaigns work but this one just leaves me feeling cold. And kinda icky inside.

Male Circumcision and the HIV/AIDS Myth

Ali A. Rizvi | Posted 09.03.2009 | Living


Ali A. Rizvi

The best way to prevent HIV and other STIs -- whether you're circumcised, uncircumcised, gay, straight, male or female -- is through education and condom use.

How Green Is Your Birth Control? (POLL)

Huffington Post | Barbara Fenig | Posted 08.17.2009 | Green


With the abundance of contraceptive products available, many have begun to examine the environmental ramifications of their birth control. The fear of...

Swedish Sex Ed Angers Muslim Immigrants

GlobalPost | Posted 07.30.2009 | World


Proper condom use, sex positions and same-sex relationships are all part of the curriculum for 14-year-old students in Swedish high schools....

Federal Government Spends Half A Million Dollars For Study On Why Men Hate Condoms

ABC News | EMILY FRIEDMAN | Posted 07.21.2009 | Style


The federal government has spent nearly half a million dollars to fund a study to find out why some men would prefer not to wear condoms during sex. ...

Gay and Lesbian Manners: The Great Oral Sex Dilemma

Steven Petrow | Posted 11.03.2009 | Style


Steven Petrow

Even if you feel embarrassed talking about sex (especially with someone new), discuss your preferences beforehand.

Why I Don't Volunteer

Daniel Cubias | Posted 07.17.2009 | Politics


Daniel Cubias

Among my numerous flaws is the fact that I'm not very charitable. Yes, I give money to worthy causes, but I'm stingy with my time. My wife does volunt...

Kids For Condoms

Youth Radio -- Youth Media International | Posted 07.13.2009 | World


Youth Radio -- Youth Media International

With one of the lowest rates of HIV infection (.1%), Cuba is proud to be open and realistic about the issues that surround sex, and the younger the kids are educated, the better.

China Distributing Condoms To 150M Migrant Workers

TNN | Posted 06.21.2009 | World


China has decided to distribute free contraceptives to its vast migrant population living in major cities far from their rural homes. Migrants are al...

Pope Condom Controversy: Vatican Decries Criticisms Of Pope

AP | NICOLE WINFIELD | Posted 05.18.2009 | World


VATICAN CITY — Critics of the Catholic Church's social teachings are trying to intimidate Pope Benedict XVI into silence, the Vatican charged Fr...

NO ANGELS: HIV-Positive German Pop Star Arrested For Having Unprotected Sex

Deutsche Welle | Posted 05.15.2009 | World


A member of hit German girl group No Angels has been arrested for allegedly having unprotected sex although she knew she was HIV positive....

Simon Berry Live From G-20: Bob Geldof On Condoms, The Pope And ColaLife Gel (VIDEO)

G20Voice | Posted 05.03.2009 | World


G20Voice

Thanks to Nick Booth's podnosh journalistic instincts, I was able to get in front of Bob Geldof and, rather nervously, explain the ColaLife campaign to him.

Condoms, Witches and the Pope

Christopher Brauchli | Posted 05.02.2009 | World


Christopher Brauchli

The Church and witchcraft have one thing in common: neither believes condoms will prevent the spread of AIDS.

Taking the Wraps Off Condoms

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 04.27.2009 | Living


Marcia G. Yerman

Just in Case looks to be a simple and attractive makeup accessory, but serves a greater purpose. A hidden well contains two 2" x 2" condom foils.

Can Chinese Condoms Stimulate the Economy?

Bret Caldwell | Posted 04.26.2009 | Business


Bret Caldwell

Pope's Condom Controversy Further Reveals His Message Problem

AP | VICTOR L. SIMPSON | Posted 04.26.2009 | World


VATICAN CITY — From the Gospel to Google, the church has been seeking ways to announce the word of Christ for 2,000 years. Pope Benedict XVI ha...

Pope Condom Quote Undermines Credibility

Wayne Besen | Posted 04.25.2009 | Politics


Wayne Besen

"You can't resolve HIV with the distribution of condoms," the Pope told reporters aboard the Alitalia plane headed to Yaounde, Cameroon. "On the contrary, it increases the problem."

Talkin' About the Pope...and Hope

Tamar Abrams | Posted 04.21.2009 | World


Tamar Abrams

Is it too much to hope that Pope Benedict XVI might see the light?

Weekly Foreign Affairs Roundup

Christopher Herbert and Victoria Kataoka Rebuffet | Posted 04.20.2009 | World


Christopher Herbert and Victoria Kataoka Rebuffet

The Week's Top Stories in Foreign Affairs: Quagmire of the year: Hamas-Israel There is an endless amount of news this week dealing with Israelis and P...

The Pope Reiterates Stance on Condoms and Loses Another Lapsed Catholic

Marcia DeSanctis | Posted 04.20.2009 | World


Marcia DeSanctis

How nice it would have been for those of us who can't help the fact that we were born Catholic, to see the church listen and respond to the world we inhabit.

Message to the Pope: Leave Africa Alone and Go Back to Italy ASAP

Lola Adesioye | Posted 04.19.2009 | World


Lola Adesioye

Preaching abstinence is one thing, but demonizing condoms is another. To claim that condoms actually increase the problem of HIV is irresponsible and dangerous.