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What are Condoms?

What Are Condoms? A Condom  is a thin rubber sheath worn on a man's penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as protection against infection. Types of  Condoms There are two types of condoms; male and female. A condom is a barrier contraceptive - it blocks the route a sperm would take to fertilize an egg. They can be made from latex rubber, polyurethane, or lambskin. According the NHS (National Health Service, UK), males condoms are 98% effective against pregnancy if used correctly, while female condoms are about 95% effective. Nobody is sure what the origin of the English word "condom"...

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What is a STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease)?

 Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that can be transmitted through sexual contact with an infected individual. These are also termed sexually transmitted infections or STIs. STDs can be transmitted during vaginal or other types of sexual intercourse including oral and anal sex. Causes The causative organisms behind STDs include: Viruses such as HIV virus, hepatitis B, herpes complex and human papilloma virus (HPV) Bacteria such as gonorrhea, Chlamydia and syphilis   Who is at risk? Anybody who has engaged in unprotected sexual intercourse or contact is at risk of transmitting an STD. However, the risk is higher in certain groups which include: Those with multiple sex...

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Blog-Sex Education

     AIM To increase  education and awareness, especially among the  younger members of the  community. Miami Dade County continues to have one of the  highest HIV  infection rates in the nation.   The purpose of this blog  is just to teach Teenagers about sex and give them the facts so they know more about it and are aware of the possible consequences if they ever decide to have sex. It is also to make sure they are safe if and when they decide to become sexually active. Most Educators  will take the opportunity to make it into a "just don't have...

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What Is AIDS? What Is HIV?

  AIDS (Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is a disease caused by a virus called HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). The illness alters the immune system, making people much more vulnerable to infections and diseases. This susceptibility worsens as the disease progresses. HIV is found in the body fluids of an infected person (semen and vaginal fluids, blood and breast milk). The virus is passed from one person to another through blood-to-blood and sexual contact. In addition, infected pregnant women can pass HIV to their babies during pregnancy, delivering the baby during childbirth, and through breast feeding. HIV can be transmitted...

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