News tagged with safe sex
Focus on testing hurts students in high school health classes
High school health classes fail to help students refuse sexual advances or endorse safe sex habits when teachers focus primarily on testing knowledge, a new study reveals.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Nov 15, 2011 |
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Porn company is amassing 1-800 numbers
(AP) -- For years, teenagers across the U.S. could call a toll-free hotline if they had embarrassing questions about AIDS and safe sex. Dial the same number now and you get a recording of giggling women offering ...
Apr 19, 2011 |
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Prototype vaginal gel fails to block HIV: study
A vaginal gel failed to protect women against the AIDS virus, doctors said on Monday, reporting on a major clinical trial that enrolled more than 9,000 women.
Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS
Sep 20, 2010 |
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Study examines how sexual agreements affect HIV risk, relationship satisfaction
A new study examining the relationship dynamics of gay male couples finds that couples make "sexual agreements" -- rules about whether sex with outside partners is allowed -- primarily because they want to strengthen and ...
Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS
Jul 13, 2010 |
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Full reproductive and sexual health rights essential for maternal health goals
In order to realize international health goals aiming to improve maternal health, recognition of women's full reproductive and sexual health rights is crucial. In an editorial published this week entitled "Maternal Health: ...
Jun 22, 2010 |
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Crack and cocaine use a significant HIV risk factor for teens
Teens with a history of crack or cocaine use are significantly more likely to engage in unprotected sex than youth who have never used these drugs, putting themselves at increased risk for HIV, according to a study in the ...
Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS
Mar 31, 2010 |
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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 ...
Dec 18, 2009 |
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Sex isn't just fun, it's healthy
Want a simple way to increase your longevity? Try sex. It's one of the most fun things we humans can do.
Feb 27, 2009 |
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Drug Therapy Reduces HIV Transmission in Couples Regardless of Condom Use or Safe-Sex Practices
(PhysOrg.com) -- Antiretroviral drug therapy in an HIV-positive man or women can alone help prevent the transmission of HIV to an uninfected partner, regardless of counseling, the patient’s use of condoms or other safe-sex ...
Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS
Feb 11, 2009 |
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