"birth control" tag (sorted by SiNergy)

Engaged Couples Ignore $10,000 Abstinence Incentive

megaphant — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:04:16 -0700

A non-profit agency in Georgia announced a $10,000 prize plus additional marriage bonuses for any couple that would step forward and claim that they were virgins prior to marriage.

Very Real Dangers of Non-penetrative Sex

slippynipple — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:15:16 -0700

While condoms and even non-penetrative sex can effectively eliminate the possibility of getting pregnant, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has just released a report claiming that even "non coital sexual activity may not be safe sex." The disturbing announcement highlights the importance of getting regular health checks, as well as the fact that any sexual interaction can ha

105 Year Old Virgin Says No Sex Equals a Long Life

beachboy97a7 — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:12:16 -0700

Clara Meadmore is a 105-year old woman who still has all her hair and teeth, though she's never had sex. She claims that her prolonged celibacy and life as a single woman is integral to her longevity, and advises anyone who wants to live a long life to stay away from sex entirely.

100,000 Condoms Distributed at Beijing Olympics

Sinners Saint — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:28:59 -0700

Olympic planners have provided condoms to Olympic athletes ever since the 1992 games in Barcelona. With over 10,000 athletes expected to be out partying and having sex during the Olympic Games in Beijing this week, the event organizers in Beijing decided to opt for overkill, with 100,000 units being distributed so as not to run out as they did in 1996 and 2000.

Birth Control May Interfere With Ability to Smell Pheromones

plumppopotamus — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:55:55 -0700

Women are born with the inherent ability to smell a potential partner's DNA composition in order to determine if the genetics of a suitor are diversified from their own genetic makeup and increases the odds of having healthy disease resistant offspring.

Orgasms Can Keep You Alive

megaphant — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:13:05 -0700

Studies released by Queens University in Belfast demonstrate that men who more regularly achieve orgasm, whether through sex or self-induced, have a mortality rate that is roughly half compared to men who abstain from sex. The study goes to show that abstinence may not only be boring, but also bad for your health.

Is Society Ready for "the Pill" for Men?

Manjo Player — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:34:59 -0700

With a British group of scientists claiming they are close to developing a pill that inhibits sperm from entering the ejaculatory fluid transmitted during male climax, it seems that there may be some additional social barriers to cross before men will start adopting this method en masse.

Are Asexuals Normal?

pocket-rocker — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:20:05 -0700

Some people actually label themselves as "asexual", and claim to be completely happy living a life devoid of sexual interaction. What is even more surprising, is that these people seem to be content with their conditions, and have no desire to be 'fixed' so as to enjoy the pursuit of and action of having sex.

Comprehensive Sex Ed in 10 Minutes or Less

slippynipple — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:33:31 -0700

As England and the USA both struggle with ballooning abortion and teen pregnancy rates, this columnist points out that if education is really at the heart of the problem, a quick ten minute tutorial on the effectiveness of condoms is all that's in order.

Health Care Supported Sex: A Hot Political Topic

pocket-rocker — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:43:31 -0700

Recently, while out on the election trail, Senator John McCain was asked whether he thought it was okay that some health insurance providers covered Viagra but not birth control pills. Though the Senator ducked the issue on the spot, it brings up an important topic of debate in national healthcare, which seems to promote the ability to have sex, but not necessarily the means to do it safely.