Taxis Promote Safe Sex -- Using Condoms Against

Have you ever taken a taxi late at night and as soon as your ride was over and you paid for your trip the driver handed you a small, discreet envelope with the words “This is for you”? You might not have experienced this yet, but if you go to Glasgow, Scotland, get ready...

Last year for several days around Christmas time the company manufacturing Trojan condoms developed a different way of approaching people and telling them why they should use condoms every time when having sex. There are never enough promotions when it comes to the importance of using condoms, which is why Trojan chose this direct step of informing people about Trojan condom products. Young people in Glasgow have a high risk of being infected with chlamydia. According to the local statistics, young people infected with chlamydia increased by 140% in the last ten years. Preventing sexually transmitted diseases along with reducing the alarming statistic of increased, unwanted pregnancies among teenagers were the major reasons for this Trojan campaign.

Taxi drivers are very pleased with the response they got from the passengers. "Giving away condoms to people in late night hours is a great idea", said one of the people taking the taxi, "There is a big chance that people will need to use condoms."

About Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease and is caused by bacterium. This sexually transmitted disease can damage a woman's reproductive organs. In most cases the symptoms of chlamydia are usually mild though serious complications can cause irreversible damage, including infertility. These very serious health issues can occur "silently" before a woman ever recognizes she has a problem. Chlamydia can also cause discharge from the penis of an infected man.

During the taxi campaign passengers received a small black envelope with a condom and a booklet about safe sex and how to use condoms correctly.

Everything that can help in informing the general public is welcomed and we just hope there are going to be more campaigns of this type. Young people tend to take using condoms lightly. Even though most of the general public knows about the benefits of condoms, people still do not use them regularly enough as necessary protection against sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies said directors for local planned parenthood organization.

Many college campuses are, and need to continue, educating their students about condoms and condom effectiveness so all young people know the great benefits of condoms.

Trojan, the condom company, is a great example of a company that educates young people about the basics of safe sex and using condoms every time. Trojan's condom selection covers the entire range of condoms so everyone can choose what fits and feels great.

This year Trojan introduced a new line of products called Trojan Ecstasy condoms. Ecstasy condoms are a clear example of how innovative the Trojan brand is. The new, revolutionary design of Ecstasy condoms gives a freedom of movement to the user and creates a more natural feeling.

Trojan condoms are available online at CondomJungle.com where they can be ordered in a discreet way and delivered to your doorstep in no time. Check out the whole selection of Trojan condoms and discover that buying condoms online is fast, easy and convenient. Try it for yourself and you won't do your condom shopping anywhere else.

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Bringing Condoms Back

by Chelsea Nelson

National Condom Week is February 14-21, and February 14 is National Condom Day. Condoms have been protecting people against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) since the 16th century, and have been preventing unwanted pregnancy since the 18th century.

And in the 21st century? Condoms are all the rage.

An August 2006 study by the research organization Child Trends found that that condom use has increased among teens for their first sexual intercourse. For the ladies, condom use at first sex is up from 60 percent in 1992 to 68 percent in 2002. And for the guys, use of condoms or other contraceptives at first sex is up from 72 percent in 1992 to 82 percent in 2002. Talk about a rise.

The New Trend: Condoms!
What's so cool about condoms? Well, a whole lot. Not only do they provide substantial protection against pregnancy when used correctly, they are also the most effective contraceptive for preventing the spread of STIs. Now that's a trend worth following.

While not all teens are sexually active, many of those who are having sex are taking steps to have safer sex and protect themselves from unplanned pregnancy and STIs. The Child Trends report found not only an increase in condom use for teens' first sexual intercourse, but an increase in condom use for teens' most recent sexual intercourse. In 2002, 54 percent of sexually active females reported that their partners used a condom the last time they had intercourse, up from 38 percent in 1995.

Dual Action
While using condoms is a great way to practice safer sex, adding a hormonal contraceptive (like the pill) can greatly increase protection against unplanned pregnancy. Condoms can also be used with a spermicide foam, cream, jelly, suppository, or film. Some teens are already putting this information to good use: The Child Trends report found that in 2002, 14 percent of teen girls used dual methods of contraception at first intercourse. And one-fifth of teens used dual methods at their most recent sexual intercourse.

Dual methods of protection can really make a difference when a condom breaks or is used incorrectly. After all, as humans, we all make mistakes sometimes. So backing up a condom with another method of birth control means you're prepared for the unexpected.

Expert Advice
Dr. James R. Allen, former President and CEO of the American Social Health Association (ASHA), knows how important condom use and availability is for teens. In ASHA's 2005 "State of the Nation" report, Allen lashed out at false reports that condoms don't protect against STIs and HIV: "Undermining youth's confidence in condoms can only lead to public harm. In sexually active populations, two important goals must be to increase knowledge about the effectiveness of condoms and levels of consistent and correct use."

Practice Makes Perfect
Almost half of teens are sexually active. More teens than ever are using condoms, but many teens are still going without. Condoms offer the best risk reduction for sexually transmitted infections among sexually active women and men. They also provide significant protection against unintended pregnancy.

As condom use goes up, rates of unintended pregnancies and STIs go down. So don't be embarrassed about going into a store and asking for condoms. Be proud. Using condoms says that you are responsible and that you accept your sexuality. And that's something that never goes out of style.

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LifeStyles Condoms Wants Miley Cyrus for Spokesgirl

The company says it has offered the 15-year-old Disney star — who has said she won't have sex until she's married — $1 million to represent the brand.

"Pop culture proves that teens are more ready than ever to discuss the subject of sex," says the company's VP of marketing, Carol Carrozza. "We believe that Miley is both influential and relatable to this afflicted set — and is the obvious choice to get the message of safe sex out to teens across America."

But Cyrus' rep says they never got an offer.
"We never received an offer, nor would she consider the offer," her rep tells E! News.

Meanwhile, Cyrus says she's almost done with "Hannah Montana."

"We’re thinking this is our last season," the star tells E!'s Marc Malkin.

The single Cyrus also told Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS-FM radio show that she would ideally date a "16-year-old [Coldplay lead singer] Chris Martin."

Source: FOXNew.com , published by CondomJungle.com

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