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flyingobject Donating Member (324 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-17-09 02:15 AM
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It is National Condom Week
National Condom Week

February 14–21 is National Condom Week
— a time to raise awareness about condom use, and to make sure people have all the facts about condoms. Check out the movie below to learn how to use a condom:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDTmJobdz2o&eurl=

And visit the Planned Parenthood YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/plannedparenthood
to view our best-of-the-Web condom video playlist. (While you’re there, you can subscribe to the Planned Parenthood YouTube Channel to stay up-to-date on all of our latest videos.)

Condoms 101
Condoms used consistently and correctly provide the best protection against sexually transmitted infections for sexually active individuals. They also protect against unintended pregnancy. Myths about condoms abound, so it’s important to get the facts.

Latex condoms have been scientifically proven to

Reduce the risk of pregnancy. Condoms are an effective, inexpensive over-the-counter form of birth control.
Reduce the risk of HIV/AIDS transmission. The condom is a highly effective barrier against HIV infection.
Reduce the risk of other sexually transmitted infections. Condoms significantly reduce the risk of getting or passing many other sexually transmitted infections.

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http://www.plannedparenthood.org/issues-action/birth-control/national-condom-week-2008.htm?source=valentine08ppol




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