Using a condom during sex is one of the best methods for preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis. So long as they're put on ...

On Monday, August 3, I tested positive for HIV. That night, I sat on the sofa in my friend’s high-rise apartment in downtown Miami, peering down at the grainy, sodium-vapor-lit sprawl. I related the ...

A condom is a method of birth control and a form of protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). A person can place an internal condom in their vagina or anus to create a barrier between ...

Female condoms, also known as internal condoms, are latex pouches you insert into the vagina to prevent pregnancy. They work by blocking sperm from entering the vagina during intercourse. They also ...

Even the best condoms don't have a great reputation. They're sometimes seen as unsexy or just in the way, right? It's time we laid this idea to rest. Condoms are key to having safer sex with anyone ...

This story was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Wearing a condom is a great way to prevent pregnancy and the only option for protecting against STIs and STDs (besides abstinence). But they’re not ...