Condoms May not be safe Enough
Condoms have been used for prevention of pregnancy for decades and more recently for prevention of // AIDS. However a recent study indicates that wearing a condom during intercourse may not give good enough protection against other sexually transmitted diseases, such as herpes and syphilis. There has been a rise recently in STD's among the young people (15 to 24 yrs) and the news may c...China To Distribute Free Condoms To Combat AIDS/HIV
In a massive AIDS/HIV control drive, Chinese authorities have bought 305 million condoms for free distribution at hotels and public entertainment places. This is the first time the government purchased condoms // using a special fund created for the purpose, the health authorities said on Thursday. The condoms will be distributed through local Centers of Disease Control (CDC)...Valentine's Day Attraction: Sale Of Condoms In School Proposed
The exciting Valentine’s Day proposal to sell condoms in school through installation of condom vending machines has been suggested by the third largest political party in Australia.// Kate Reynolds, who represents the Democrats in South Australia's state parliament, said the issue was health, not morals. "The facts are simple - high school teenagers are having sex," Reynol...MP’s Ask for Reduction of VAT on Condoms, Essential Health Ite
MP’s have petitioned for reduction on VAT for condoms, to be reduced from 17.5% to 5%. Though the rules do not warrant abolishment of VAT on condoms, the best that can be done is to reduce it. // They have strongly invoked a re-categorization of condoms from a luxury item to an essential health item. Emily Thornberry, Labor MP for Islington South, has proposed the motion that also secon...