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Barely 11 and They Get Condoms

by Savitha C Muppala on Apr 15 2011 11:39 PM

Nearly 25% of children in the sixth grade have sex, a survey conducted among west Philadelphia sixth graders has revealed.

Barely 11 and They Get Condoms
Nearly 25% of children in the sixth grade have sex, a survey conducted among west Philadelphia sixth graders has revealed.
The Philadelphia Public Health Department sends complimentary condoms to eleven- year-olds on receipt of a completed form.

Condoms and Contraception-Types-Proper Use-Storage-Advantages-Disadvantages-FAQ
Condoms and Contraception-Types-Proper Use-Storage-Advantages-Disadvantages-FAQ
Condoms are an effective form of contraception. Condoms have been used for the past 400 years. They have been one of the most popular methods of contraception since the 19th century.
The health department’s website has a demonstration on the manner of wearing a condom, its use and the way to remove it.



Source-Medindia
About AIDS/HIV - Prevention
About AIDS/HIV - Prevention
Encyclopedia section of medindia explains in brief about the prevention for AIDS/HIV
Safe Sex
Safe Sex
Sex is fun but involves health risks such as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs or unplanned pregnancy specially in those who have multiple partners or in those having unprotected sex.
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Female Condom
Animation on how to use Female condom and its advantages.

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