A condom works and feels great if you learn to put on and remove it properly. With practice, you can put a condom on in a few seconds. When used consistently and correctly, male condoms can be up to 98% effective in preventing the transmission of sexually transmitted.

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Brothers for Life is inspiring Zambian males to know their HIV status, practice safe sex, oppose gender-based violence, and drink responsibly.

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The condom size chart is broken down to introduces the condom brand and name along with a brief description about each condom. Due to the fact that every penis is different, one single comprehensive condom size chart seems impossible. Yet when it comes to condoms, size (and shape) is everything- for effective protection and pleasure.

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Having an active sexually transmitted infection such as chlamydia increases the risk you will get HIV or give it to someone else. Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection. Chlamydia usually has no symptoms, can leave a woman unable to have children, and can be passed from the mother to child during vaginal childbirth.

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Gonorrhea can usually be cured with antibiotics. Active gonorrhea increases the risk you will get HIV or give it to someone else. HIV is incurable and can be fatal. Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection that often has no symptoms, can leave a woman unable to have children, and can be passed from the mother to child during childbirth. Gonorrhea can be diagnosed with a test and can usually be cured with antibiotics. However, there is currently a worrisome increase in strains of gonorrhea that are resistant to antibiotics.

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Basic syphilis and STDs fact sheets are presented in plain language for individuals with general questions about sexually transmitted diseases. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that can have very serious complications when left untreated, but it is simple to cure with the right treatment. Without treatment, the infection will usually develop into secondary syphilis between three and six weeks after the sore appears.

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Hepatitis C antibody test result means that Hepatitis C antibodies were found in the blood and a person has been infected with the Hepatitis C virus at some point in time. A reactive antibody test does not necessarily mean a person still has Hepatitis C. Once people have been infected, they will always have antibodies in their blood. This is true if even if they have cleared the Hepatitis C virus. A reactive antibody test requires an additional, follow-up test to determine if a person is currently infected with Hepatitis C.

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The specific viral cause of illness cannot be determined solely on the basis of signs, symptoms, history, or current risk factors. The viral type must be verified by specific serologic testing. Because the clinical characteristics are similar for all types of acute viral hepatitis.

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Prior infection with HCV does not protect against later infection with the same or different genotypes of the virus. This is because persons infected with HCV typically have an ineffective immune response due to changes in the virus during infection.

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There is evidence that a healthy diet and exercise can keep the liver healthier and slow the progression of the disease. There are very limited epidemiologic data to suggest an additional risk from non-injection (snorted or smoked) cocaine use, but this risk is difficult to differentiate from associated injection drug use and sex with HCV-infected partners.

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Lube can make condoms more natural feeling and less likely to break. Take a second to replenish the lube then glide him back in.

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A condom works and feels great if you learn to put on and remove it properly. With practice, you can put a condom on in a few seconds. When used consistently and correctly, male condoms can be up to 98% effective in preventing the transmission of sexually transmitted.

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Let's Stop HIV Together is a national HIV awareness and anti-stigma campaign produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It features stories of individuals living with HIV and the people who support them. Join the conversation on Facebook.

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The female condom, like the male condom, is a barrier contraceptive made of latex or polyurethane. The condom has a ring on each end. The ring that is placed inside the vagina fits over the cervix, while the other ring, which is open, rests outside of the vagina and covers the vulva. The female condom is sold over-the-counter.

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To prevent condoms from breaking, keep them away from heat and light, don't carry them in a wallet, don't open them with anything sharp (like scissors or teeth), and avoid using oils or lotions on them. The material used to make condoms can weaken over time, so check the expiration date and don't use one that has expired.

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