(CNN)-- Self-lubricating condoms may be the answer in helping prevent sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies, researchers have found. In a step away from the traditional water- or ...

It’s not news that porn can influence sexual behavior. But evidence shows that porn is stepping in where sex education is failing, in some cases. Specifically, when it comes to condom use. A study ...

Ever heard of female condoms and wondered how it work? Here is a simple guide that explains how to use a female condom, the pros and cons, and everything you need to know. Sexual health is an ...

It is not secret that the rate of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is high. Consider the following: “The Centers for Disease Control (CDC, 2013) reported that there are 110 million STI cases ...

Yet for many people, it can be an uncomfortable negotiation. Perhaps that's because men and women seem to approach the discussion about condom use from different angles. That's the conclusion of a ...

Condoms are a great way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases including syphilis and the HIV virus that causes AIDS. They also prevent pregnancy. Plus they are cheap. The trouble is, people often ...

Male condoms are 98% effective with perfect use and 85% effective with typical use. Female condoms are slightly less effective — 95% with perfect use and 79% typically. People make mistakes with ...

(Reuters Health) - Teen mothers are much less likely to use condoms when they have long-acting contraceptive implants like intrauterine devices (IUDs) than peers using other types of birth control, a ...

A new meta-analysis evaluating condom use across 249 studies and more than a quarter million U.S. teens finds that simply having knowledge about safer sex practices is not enough to encourage condom ...