• Female condoms serve as a powerful tool for protection against pregnancy, STIs & HIV. (illinois.edu)
  • We dispense contraceptive methods, carry out workshops in communities where women have difficulty getting around, and inform about the correct use of the condom, and how to prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). (unv.org)
  • Through the use of condoms and regular testing, STIs are preventable. (shinesa.org.au)
  • When used correctly, internal condoms are 95 percent effective at preventing pregnancy and can help reduce the rate of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). (getmegiddy.com)
  • Of all contraceptive methods, a condom is the only method that protects an individual from acquiring STIs. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To assess the prevalence of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among women who board foreign fishing vessels for sex work in Kiribati. (who.int)
  • Despite the higher pregnancy rate associated with condom use, condoms (primarily latex and synthetic condoms) are highly protective against transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV. (msdmanuals.com)
  • A collaboration between Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health and CDC, the findings indicate that PrEP, along with testing for and treatment of STIs, can reduce not only HIV acquisition, but also the acquisition of STIs - even in the presence of some reductions in condom usage. (cdc.gov)
  • These reductions in STIs would occur even with a 40 percent reduction in condom use while on PrEP. (cdc.gov)
  • Among the 64% of women who use contraceptive methods, the majority rely on short-acting and hormone-dependent options. (thedailystar.net)
  • I'd like to welcome you to today's COCA call, Updated Interim Zika Clinical Guidance for Pregnant Women in Data on Contraceptive Use to Decrease Zika-Affected Pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • Potentially effective strategies include addressing policies on high device costs and provider reimbursement, comprehensive provider training on insertion and removal of LARC, provision of youth-friendly services, support to resource-challenged jurisdictions, client-centered counseling and assessment of patient satisfaction, and increased consumer awareness of the full range of contraceptive methods to delay or avoid pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • CDC prevention efforts include mosquito surveillance and control, targeted education about Zika virus and condom use to prevent sexual transmission, and guidance for providers on contraceptive counseling to reduce unintended pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • EC is the only method women can use to prevent pregnancy after they have had unprotected sexual intercourse, have experienced a contraceptive failure, have remembered too late that they have forgotten to take their birth control pills, or have been forced to have sex against their will. (springer.com)
  • Actual use takes into account the failure of the contraceptive to work, difficulties with use, and other factors (e.g., women on hormonal birth control are more likely to have a failure when taking antibiotics). (womenshealthspecialists.org)
  • To ensure optimal contraceptive coverage, healthcare providers and women should discuss alternative methods, such as progestin-only pills, hormonal injections, patches, and implants. (initiativeforhealth.org)
  • If a woman on topiramate wishes to continue using COCs, it is crucial to closely monitor contraceptive effectiveness and consider alternative options if breakthrough bleeding or unintended pregnancies occur. (initiativeforhealth.org)
  • Condoms have the advantages of ease of access, ease of use, and relatively few side effects compared to other modern contraceptive methods. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), which are hormonal pills which the woman takes as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Current Contraceptive Status Among Women Aged 15-49: United States, 2017-2019. (msdmanuals.com)
  • It includes a video about how to use the female condom, discusses the effectiveness of the condom, and talks about the benefits and disadvantages to using the female condom. (vawnet.org)
  • The effectiveness of male condoms is discussed and proper condom use is demonstrated. (navy.mil)
  • Effectiveness is the rate of successfully preventing pregnancy per 1000 women over a period of a year. (womenshealthspecialists.org)
  • A new systematic review provides the most comprehensive assessment to date on the scientific evidence estimating the effectiveness of various fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) for contraception. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Effectiveness of Fertility Awareness-Based Methods for Pregnancy Prevention: A Systematic Review," led by UNC's Rachel Peragallo Urrutia, MD, was published in Obstetrics and Gynecology , also known as The Green Journal. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Many women think they are using an effective FABM to avoid pregnancy, when in fact the method they are using has not undergone robust effectiveness testing," said Urrutia, an obstetrician-gynecologist and assistant professor at the UNC School of Medicine. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Our systematic review is a major step towards assessing the extent and quality of existing studies on the effectiveness of fertility awareness-based methods," said Urrutia. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Effectiveness of Fertility Awareness-Based Methods for Pregnancy Prevention, Obstetrics & Gynecology (2018). (medicalxpress.com)
  • The condom effectiveness matrix : an analytical tool for defining condom research priorities. (who.int)
  • In the United States of America, the prevalence of the viral infection among 14-49-year-olds is 19%, and throughout the world, seropositivity rates are uniformly higher in women than in men and increase with age. (who.int)
  • The prevalence of premarital sex has been reported as 39% among college males and 12% among college females [ 11 ]. (springer.com)
  • Of all participants, 12 (2.9%) were positive for anti-HIV, a prevalence seven times higher than that estimated for women in general in the country. (bmj.com)
  • Conclusion A high HIV prevalence suggest the need to increase access of this population to health services, increase the testing offer to HIV and raise awareness of condom use in sexual relations independent of the type of sexual partnership. (bmj.com)
  • Prevalence and 95% confidence intervals are weighted to represent all women with a live birth in California in 2013. (cdc.gov)
  • It is usually defined by doctors as when a woman doesn't have vaginal bleeding for a year and a decrease in hormone production in the ovaries. (birthcontrol.com)
  • An internal condom is inserted by pinching the ring at the closed bottom and pushing it into the vaginal canal, where it will open and expand," explained Celina Gomes , a sex educator in San Francisco who is certified through Everyone Deserves Sex Education. (getmegiddy.com)
  • Condoms stop sperm from getting into the vagina, prevent contact with semen and vaginal fluids, and limits skin-to-skin contact that can spread sexually transmitted infections (this does not apply to Lambskin). (trinitonian.com)
  • Instead use a barrier method like a male or female condom, or a cervical cap or diaphragm. (teensource.org)
  • Measuring basal body temperature and monitoring cervical mucus are ways to determine when a woman will ovulate. (rxlist.com)
  • The United States Congress voted January Cervical Health Awareness Month. (rhllaw.com)
  • Each year, nearly 13,000 women get cervical cancer. (rhllaw.com)
  • Condoms are an important part of cervical health. (rhllaw.com)
  • A woman can still prevent cervical cancer , even if she already has HPV. (rhllaw.com)
  • To mark National Condom Day SHINE SA have released the Safer Sex - Use a Condom campaign. (shinesa.org.au)
  • The campaign highlights the importance of condoms and the concepts of safety, pleasure and respect for a safer sex life. (shinesa.org.au)
  • As part of safer sex practices, condoms should be used even when a patient is using another birth control method. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Latex male condoms are the classic methods of barrier contraception, but they can be made of natural animal membrane, polyurethane, silicone, or other synthetic material. (rxlist.com)
  • Since female condoms are typically made of nitrile and not latex, they are often allergy-friendly . (getmegiddy.com)
  • Condoms are thin, stretchy pouches made of latex (rubber), plastic (polyurethane, nitrile or polyisoprene) or lambskin that cover the penis during sex and collect semen. (trinitonian.com)
  • Condoms that are made of latex and polyurethane can help prevent STDs. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Through videos, presentations, role play, discussions and practice, women learn how to increase their sense of control over their sexual encounters, increase their STI and UPP awareness and perceived susceptibility, and increase self-efficacy for condom use. (navy.mil)
  • Urban women tend to display a positive attitude toward condoms and demonstrate high self-efficacy to condom use [ 19 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Since they're internal, neither partner needs to have an erection for an internal condom to be inserted. (getmegiddy.com)
  • Furthermore, the discontinuation rate for condoms is higher compared to other contraceptives. (thedailystar.net)
  • A UN meeting last month said that to meet the needs of the world's women, the developing world needs a secure supply of contraceptives and voluntary family planning initiatives. (mongabay.com)
  • According to the group, over 215 million women in developing countries that want to either avoid pregnancy or space-out pregnancies do not have access to modern contraceptives. (mongabay.com)
  • Studies have shown that education for women and access to contraceptives are key to tackling over-population. (mongabay.com)
  • Only 511 (47.8%) women were currently using contraceptives, which was significantly associated with age, husband's age, years of marriage, education level, income level and attitude to family planning. (who.int)
  • and increasing the use of condoms and other contraceptives. (guttmacher.org)
  • This article will shed light on this connection and equip every woman with the necessary knowledge to make educated choices about contraceptives while using topiramate. (initiativeforhealth.org)
  • While combined oral contraceptives (COCs) remain a popular choice among many women, it is essential to acknowledge the potential decrease in efficacy when combined with topiramate. (initiativeforhealth.org)
  • Combined oral contraceptives, commonly known as COCs, are popular among women seeking hormonal birth control. (initiativeforhealth.org)
  • The rate of condom use among parous women was 13.8% and 23.2% among women using any form of contraceptives. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Despite national encouragement for Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) methods such as implants and Intrauterine devices (IUDs), only 3% of women opt for these services. (thedailystar.net)
  • State-based estimates of contraception use are provided for nonpregnant and postpartum women at risk for unintended pregnancy and sexually active female high school students. (cdc.gov)
  • We determined the knowledge of, attitude to and practice of contraception and the associated sociodemographic factors among a representative sample 1130 Qatari married women aged 18-49 years. (who.int)
  • Dans un échantillon représentatif de 1 130 femmes qataries mariées, âgées de 18 à 49 ans, nous avons évalué les connaissances, l'attitude et les pratiques en matière de contraception ainsi que les facteurs sociodémographiques associés. (who.int)
  • La grande majorité (94,6 %) avait des connaissances en contraception mais sur 1 070 femmes, seulement 694 (64,9 %) y étaient favorables. (who.int)
  • More information about problems with birth control usage, unprotected sex, and what is available to women please go to our section on Emergency Contraception . (womenshealthspecialists.org)
  • Since all current forms of contraception are for women, the only other option out there for men other than a vasectomy is the use of condoms. (popsugar.com)
  • Contraception gives women a false sense of security, and condoms and birth control clearly can't be relied on as fail-proof methods of stopping a pregnancy from occurring. (studentsforlife.org)
  • FP enables women to make decisions regarding the number, timing and spacing of pregnancies and enables better reproductive health outcomes through education about birth spacing and provision of contraception ( 5 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • In sub-Saharan Africa, 66-92% of WLHIV reported not wanting another child and yet only 20-43% of these women were utilizing a form of contraception ( 12 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Note: Women using permanent contraception were included in the denominator for all estimates. (cdc.gov)
  • A national survey in the United States showed that only 23.8 and 33.7% of women and men aged 15-44 used a condom at their last sexual intercourse [ 17 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Among non-married females who were sexually active in the last 12 months (N=115), only 34(29.6%) reported to have used condom at their last sexual intercourse. (researchgate.net)
  • She is involved in developing clinical guidance for healthcare providers caring for pregnant women and women of reproductive age with possible exposure to Zika virus. (cdc.gov)
  • Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of an Aedes species mosquito, sex with an infected partner, or from a pregnant woman to her fetus. (cdc.gov)
  • Typically, Zika virus is spread through mosquito bites, specifically from the Aedes species, but it can also be transmitted through sexual intercourse, from a pregnant woman to her fetus and potentially through blood transfusions, though that has yet to be confirmed. (womensenews.org)
  • Because of the link between Zika virus and birth defects, pregnant women are of the most concern. (womensenews.org)
  • Abortion rights have already been targeted by a number of lawmakers all over the country and this could make it harder for Zika-infected pregnant women to obtain abortions. (womensenews.org)
  • Coordinate the follow-up of pregnant women who may be Zika - positive to track and report health status. (jobhero.com)
  • Provide education and awareness through the use of Zika awareness in the form of approved material as including pamphlets, brochures, websites, etc. to clients in WIC Clinics. (jobhero.com)
  • Ipas, in association with The Daily Star, organised a roundtable titled "Bangladesh Family Planning Programme: What women and girls want matters" on July 10, 2023. (thedailystar.net)
  • Unveiling the Surprising Link Between Topiramate and Birth Control: What Every Woman Needs to Know in 2023! (initiativeforhealth.org)
  • The male condom is a barrier method involved in preventing contact between sperm and egg. (rxlist.com)
  • Male condoms can provide increased sensation for both partners. (rxlist.com)
  • It is essential to ensure male participation in family planning and raise their awareness about the situation. (thedailystar.net)
  • Thus, most FABMs have perfect use estimates similar to those of male and female condoms. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Awareness of HIV infection sexual risk behaviors and practices among male partners of pregnant mothers, therefore, plays a greater role in reducing new infection to them and the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. (scirp.org)
  • The awareness that HIV infected mothers can transmit HIV infection in labor and during breastfeeding among their male partners was raised to 73.3% and 61.8% from 55.4% and 47.5% to study and control groups respectively following intervention. (scirp.org)
  • The risk of people including male partners of pregnant women in getting HIV varies according to several risk factors including the type of exposure and behaviors. (scirp.org)
  • When using a male condom with typical use, a whopping 19% of women report having gotten pregnant within the first year. (studentsforlife.org)
  • During the World Cup in June 2002, condom advertisements were flashed on the television every few minutes to reach the mobile male population who are considered at most risk of spreading HIV. (utopia-asia.com)
  • The male reproductive system provides unique challenges - while women release one ovum per month and are fertile for about 48 hours a month, men are fertile 24/7, producing sperm through spermatogenesis at a rate of approximately 1,000 sperm per heartbeat! (trinitonian.com)
  • 9751 are male (95%), and 514 are female [4]. (who.int)
  • Start with the condom on the tip of the erect (hard) penis and roll it down toward the base of the penis. (rxlist.com)
  • After ejaculation, hold on to the condom at the base of the penis before removal from the vagina in order to avoid leakage. (rxlist.com)
  • All genders may use internal condoms for penetration with a penis, hand or toy. (getmegiddy.com)
  • Patients with genital and urethral TB present with a superficial tuberculous ulcer on the penis or in the female genital tract secondary to mycobacteria exposure during intercourse. (medscape.com)
  • Marashi trains patients on how to remove internal condoms correctly to avoid sperm leakage and accidental pregnancy. (getmegiddy.com)
  • Part of the condom is inserted into the vagina before intercourse to prevent sperm from entering the uterus. (medlineplus.gov)
  • After the age of 40, traditional family planning methods are used by 31% of married women, increasing to 36% for the 45-49 age group. (thedailystar.net)
  • Raising awareness about LARC and permanent methods is crucial. (thedailystar.net)
  • Most other birth control methods do not provide much protection against STDs, so condoms should also be used. (kidshealth.org)
  • For fertility awareness to work well, it's best to use all of the following methods together. (stlukesonline.org)
  • About 70 percent of all women at some point turn to non-permanent, non-invasive hormonal methods of birth control - especially birth control pills. (draxe.com)
  • It's so surprise that many women are looking for natural birth control methods instead. (draxe.com)
  • Fertility awareness-based methods are inexpensive and hormone-free. (bedsider.org)
  • For women using topiramate, knowing the potential interactions between the medication and hormonal birth control methods is vital. (initiativeforhealth.org)
  • Several studies suggest that higher educational attainment is positively associated with increased awareness of HIV prevention methods and can empower girls to pursue options that can keep them safe from HIV infection, while other indicate that for girls simply being enrolled in school is protective against HIV/AIDS assuming that girls who are attending school are less likely to begin having sex at an early age. (researchgate.net)
  • Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among female private college students in Nekemte town between April and May, 2014. (researchgate.net)
  • Keep in mind, these methods are primarily for females. (trinitonian.com)
  • Other birth control methods that do not require medication, devices, etc. are fertility awareness, withdrawal, outercourse and abstinence! (trinitonian.com)
  • Methods Cross-sectional study aimed to characterise the female sex workers living with HIV, considering the sociodemographic and behavioural aspects. (bmj.com)
  • MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a prospective study of women with a singleton pregnancy, who had their routine third-trimester scan at 31-34 weeks. (bvsalud.org)
  • During ejaculation, a condom is designed to catch semen, stopping it from entering the vagina. (rxlist.com)
  • The condoms resemble a pouch with a heavier ring on the closed end and a lighter, wider ring around the opening to prevent admittance to the vagina or rectum. (getmegiddy.com)
  • The woman inserts the ring into the vagina, where it continually releases hormones for three weeks. (medlineplus.gov)
  • We give out free condoms and stuff, but we don't really have something for women, and we have to have our periods every month. (usishield.com)
  • Make sure there is a small pouch at the condom tip so it can catch the ejaculated semen. (rxlist.com)
  • The Tanzania HIV survey in 2017 revealed that the HIV incidence for adults aged 15 - 64 years in the country was at 0.29% (0.40% for women and 0.17% for males) which represents about 81,000 new infections (URT, 2018) . (scirp.org)
  • FNA biopsy samples were collected from 114 female patients, diagnosed between the years 2018 and 2021, 57 with C5 diagnosed breast cancer lesions and 57 diagnosed with benign diseases. (bvsalud.org)
  • The use of PrEP complements other HIV prevention approaches, such as the use of condoms and the provision HIV treatment to HIV-positive pregnant women to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV. (who.int)
  • Drawing from a cross-sectional survey involving 1227 women selected using a 3-stage cluster random sampling technique, the study examines the rates of condom use and its determinants among parous women in three states in North Central and South Western Nigeria. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It is against this background that this study aims to establish the rates of condom use and its determinants among childbearing women in a North Central and two South Western Nigerian states. (biomedcentral.com)
  • China has launched campaigns to popularize the use of condoms to prevent the spread of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. (templeilluminatus.com)
  • The government has ordered departments of health at all levels to take the responsibility for public education on AIDS and the use of the condoms. (templeilluminatus.com)
  • The programme aimed to reduce rates of unsafe sex by motivating people to consistently use condoms, call the confidential HIV/AIDS hotline, and use the Voluntary Counselling and Treatment services. (thensmc.com)
  • is in India for a weeklong trip to promote AIDS awareness.The 'De-Lovely' star, who is representing Population Services International, met with sex workers in Mumbai on Saturday. (okmagazine.com)
  • The empowerment of girls and women is an essential tool to preventing the HIV/AIDS emergency from exploding any further,' Ashley, 38, told Mumbai's DNA newspaper.India has 5.7 million people living with AIDS, which is the highest figure in the world. (okmagazine.com)
  • Background: HIV/AIDS risky behavior remains a critical health concern for young women for multiple biological and socioeconomic reasons. (researchgate.net)
  • Almost as many women as men are now dying of AIDS. (who.int)
  • However, there are important differences between women and men in the underlying mechanisms of the HIV/AIDS infection and in the social and economic consequences of HIV/AIDS. (who.int)
  • Reports estimate that approxi- women's inability to negotiate safe sex practices with their mately 80% of HIV/AIDS cases are related to heterosexual husbands, make HIV infection a risk even in women who transmission [1]. (who.int)
  • 4% of males sampled had no among high-risk groups, in addition to low levels of awareness knowledge about HIV/AIDS as compared to 12% of females sampled [15]. (who.int)
  • 100% [One hundred per cent] condom use programme in entertainment establishments. (who.int)
  • The study also found that students' sex, permanent place of residence (district), and RH education are significant predictors of awareness of EC. (springer.com)
  • CI 1.3-15.6) were the independent predictors of condom use. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Brahmbhatt attributes the incline to men "taking more initiative" in terms of birth control and a lack of awareness on how risky the pullout method really is. (popsugar.com)
  • I think it just comes down to lack of awareness," Brahmbhatt said. (popsugar.com)
  • 6) African and Caribbean communities are also more likely to experience challenges, such as socioeconomic issues (e.g. poverty), lack of awareness of HIV serostatus, high rates of sexually transmitted infections, homophobia and sexual risk factors, that place them at higher risk for HIV infection and are barriers to successful implementation of prevention/risk-reduction programs. (ohtn.on.ca)
  • This option deficit may create a barrier to access and a lack of awareness while also potentially enabling stigma. (getmegiddy.com)
  • Women were considered at risk for unintended pregnancy if they were not currently pregnant, did not want a pregnancy, were sexually active (not abstinent), and did not report another reason they could not get pregnant (i.e., had a same sex partner, had a hysterectomy/oopherectomy, or were infertile). (cdc.gov)
  • Natural family planning, or fertility awareness, involves timing your sexual activity to avoid a woman's most fertile time. (rxlist.com)
  • However, even if a woman experiences no obvious side effects when taking the pill, synthetic hormones can still take a silent toll on a woman's body that may show up many years later, including difficulty becoming pregnant. (draxe.com)
  • According to Niall Behan, Chief Executive of the IFPA, "this ruling is an important milestone in the provision of safe and legal abortion to women worldwide. (ifpa.ie)
  • It's the guys who push women to have sex without a condom and also to have an abortion afterwards. (ippf.org)
  • This evidence contradicts the pro-abortion propaganda claiming that if women had better access to birth control, abortions would become unnecessary. (studentsforlife.org)
  • In addition, we empower the female population on issues of sexual and reproductive health and awareness of gender based violence. (unv.org)
  • Fertility awareness is not the most effective way to prevent a pregnancy. (stlukesonline.org)
  • The investigators gathered all peer-reviewed studies published in English, French, Spanish, or German which followed women over time to assess how well a given FABM worked to prevent unintended pregnancy. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Since 2002, Ashley has been a global ambassador for YouthAIDS, which helps raise awareness and prevent the spread of the disease. (okmagazine.com)
  • But it can be used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse or if a condom breaks. (medlineplus.gov)
  • This means always having a condom handy, making time for that discussion with your partner/s, ensuring you have informed and enthusiastic consent and getting regular sexual health checks either through a GP or at a SHINE SA clinic. (shinesa.org.au)
  • National Condom Day is a great reminder to take control of our own sexual health. (shinesa.org.au)
  • This was just the beginning as Tonje went on to collect thousands of condoms including many she ended up paying up to $75 for. (templeilluminatus.com)
  • According to recent census data, 45.4 million women in Bangladesh fall within the reproductive age category. (thedailystar.net)
  • Equal attention should be given to both elderly women and adolescents in the reproductive age group. (thedailystar.net)
  • Women enter their reproductive age early and often reach their desired number of children at a young age. (thedailystar.net)
  • Women, girls and vulnerable communities suffer disproportionately without access to sexual and reproductive healthcare during humanitarian crises. (ippf.org)
  • Female condoms are recognized by leading health authorities as an essential component of reproductive health and HIV programs. (illinois.edu)
  • Healthcare providers play a crucial role in providing guidance and monitoring, and women should have open discussions with them to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and potential plans for pregnancy. (initiativeforhealth.org)
  • Overall, integrated facilities have the potential of improving reproductive health of women accessing HIV services in LMICs. (frontiersin.org)
  • The Initiative for Multipurpose Prevention Technologies (IMPT) is a project of CAMI Health , a social impact organization dedicated to improving the health of women and their families worldwide. (theimpt.org)
  • While condoms are not a guarantee of prevention, they are an important part of HPV prevention. (rhllaw.com)
  • Community awareness initiatives that target the entire community (as opposed to individuals) are effective prevention interventions. (ohtn.on.ca)
  • In addition, unintended pregnancies in women living with HIV (WLHIV) are associated with late presentation for antenatal care and therefore delayed access to ART for prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) and reduced adherence to ART, both of which increase the risk of mother-to-child HIV transmission ( 10 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 26: (CHINA OUT) Chinese people view condoms at a condom exhibition on April 26, 2005 in Shanghai, China. (templeilluminatus.com)
  • If a woman is in the smaller percentage of people who get pregnant with an IUD, there are high risks as these pregnancies are typically ectopic (implantation occurring outside of the uterus) and can be life-threatening. (studentsforlife.org)
  • Many people don't know they're a viable alternative to external condoms. (getmegiddy.com)
  • Gomes said many people with penises find internal condoms increase their pleasure during sex because they don't restrict physical sensation. (getmegiddy.com)
  • A Canadian study showed that people were more likely to rate their most recent sex as "very pleasurable" when condoms were not used compared to when condoms were used [ 10 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • November 13 - 19, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise the visibility about transgender people and address issues members of the community face. (cdc.gov)
  • However, mating has asymmetries, which Darwin (1871) already recognized when he identified that females are more selective than males. (researchgate.net)
  • Structured self-administered questionnaires were administered to 1,137 college students (573 males and 564 females) in Kathmandu valley. (springer.com)
  • Males are 1.5 times more likely to be aware of EC compared to females. (springer.com)
  • A considerable proportion of both males (10%) and females (22%) reported that their first sexual intercourse happened without their consent. (springer.com)
  • One in two women experienced or knew of a case of Gender Based Violence (GBV) during the COVID-19 confinement. (unv.org)
  • Conducting further research on leveraging social media as a tool to raise awareness and disseminate the message of family planning to larger populations is crucial. (thedailystar.net)
  • The prophylactics are meant to raise awareness about the connection between overpopulation and the extinction of species. (mongabay.com)
  • Well-planned and well-executed health communication in public information programs can accomplish the following: - Raise awareness. (cdc.gov)
  • For example, teens who use fertility awareness (also called the rhythm method) may have an even greater chance of getting pregnant than adults because their bodies have not yet settled into a regular menstrual cycle. (kidshealth.org)
  • Fertility awareness is a way to check the changes your body goes through during your menstrual cycle . (stlukesonline.org)
  • For fertility awareness to be used as birth control, either you must not have sex or you must use another method of birth control for 8 to 16 days of every menstrual cycle. (stlukesonline.org)
  • It is when menstrual periods stop permanently and women are unable to have children. (birthcontrol.com)
  • Some women using topiramate have reported changes in their menstrual cycles, including irregular periods and hormonal imbalances. (initiativeforhealth.org)