Dr. Carol Queen answers questions from our social networks.
Q: Got any tips for using Dental Dams?
Oh, fabulous question! First, one type of dental dam was designed for safer sex rather than dentistry: the Glyde dam is larger than old-style dental dams, so get hold of that kind if you can. Mark the dam with [...]
According to a recent article published by the Guttmacher Institute, “sexually active 15–19-year-olds are more likely than their 20–49-year-old counterparts to use contraceptives inconsistently and, on average, experience a 25% higher rate of contraceptive failure.” These numbers are the result of research conducted in over 40 countries around the world, so this seems to transcend [...]
From Aidsmap via Carnal Nation
New research in the online journal AIDS shows that more than 50% of HIV transmissions among gay men are from main (as compared to casual) sexual partners and 46% of infections were from partners who thought that they were HIV-negative. That’s pretty scary- lots of people out there are telling their [...]
From GV’s Info Desk: Sexual Health/Product Info
Did you know that your body can develop sensitivity to latex products? Many folks who have used latex barriers for years without any problems may one day discover that now, all of a sudden, when using latex dental dams, gloves or condoms they develop a rash, or skin irritation [...]
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As seen on Oprah – Sex Toys and Porn
You know times have changed from the days Good Vibrations opened our doors over 30 years ago. Today, sex toys are PICTURED on a popular mainstream website Oprah.com. This is big news in sexual pleasure land over here at GV. A world where sex toys are freely displayed without shame, and talked about as an [...]
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