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What is a dental dam? How to use them and where to find them Exploring the benefits and purpose of a dental dam Dental dams may not be trending across social media but could this lesser-known barrier method be a good option for you?...
All about Anal Sex We’re talking about sexual activity that involves your butt.  Anal play can be enjoyed by anyone of any gender or orientation and can be: Putting fingers or a tongue (rimming)...
Been diagnosed with an STI? Now what? If you’ve been diagnosed with a sexually transmissible infection (STI), you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed, worried or unsure about what’s next. It might seem scary but getting an...
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What is a dental dam? How to use them and where to find them Exploring the benefits and purpose of a dental dam Dental dams may not be trending across social media but could this lesser-known barrier method be a good option for you?...
All about Anal Sex We’re talking about sexual activity that involves your butt.  Anal play can be enjoyed by anyone of any gender or orientation and can be: Putting fingers or a tongue (rimming)...
Been diagnosed with an STI? Now what? If you’ve been diagnosed with a sexually transmissible infection (STI), you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed, worried or unsure about what’s next. It might seem scary but getting an...
What is online STI testing? Getting tested for sexually transmissible infections (STIs) is an important part of looking after your health. But did you know you can request an STI test from your own home?...

National Condom Day

It’s Valentine’s Day National Condom Day!  It’s no coincidence that Valentine’s Day and National Condom Day fall on the same day… but in terms of which one we’re celebrating, well,...

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What is contraception?

What is contraception? Contraception, also sometimes referred to as ‘birth control’, is something people can use when they want to have sex that can result in pregnancy, but do not...

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Everything you need to know about condoms

When it comes to safe sex, nothing beats a condom.   How to use a condom  When they’re used correctly, condoms are over 98% effective, but, it’s easy to make mistakes...

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The Dos and Don’ts of Condoms

Did you know that condoms are the only form of contraception that protect against both unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? When they’re used correctly they’re over 98% effective,...

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The 4 C’s of safe sex

When people hear ‘safe sex’ they usually think about protecting themselves and partners from unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmissible infections (STIs). But we reckon that safe sex means much more...

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Internal condoms

Everyone knows what a condom is, but hands up if you’ve ever heard of the internal condom (also known as the female condom)? This lesser-known barrier contraceptive gets inserted into...

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Can pre-cum get you pregnant?

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What to do if you’re allergic to condoms

Condoms are the only form of contraception that protect against STIs and unplanned pregnancy. Although most people have no problems using condoms, a small proportion of people can be allergic...

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When can you stop using condoms with a partner?

When someone chooses to be in a monogamous relationship, they might start thinking about stopping the use of condoms during sex. It might be for reasons of trust, lust, or...

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Can technology help us have safer sex?

Technology has changed every part of the world we live in; from the way we listen to music to the way we date. But we want to know; can technology...

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Emergency Contraceptive Pill (The morning after pill)

The Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP) AKA ‘The Morning After Pill’ can be taken to reduce the risk of pregnancy after unprotected sex. That means, if you’ve had sex and the...

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Where did the Condom go?

So you’ve just had sex, but the condom has disappeared? No need to freak out, here are a few steps you can take. Find the condom The first thing you...

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The Weird History of Condoms

These days condoms are easy to find – they’re sold in supermarkets, chemists and convenience stores. You can even get condoms for free at some youth services, family planning services,...

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Wrap your tool

We’re all told time and time again to use condoms to reduce the chance of pregnancy and STIs. But it’s not very often we’re told how they work. Body fluids...

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