Condoms
-
July 8 2015
#OneNightStandard - Standing Out Among the (Hotel) Crowd
READ MORENow that the summer season is in full swing, we find ourselves being a lot more social. With endless concerts, music festivals, street fairs and summer vacations abound, we're bound to need a last minute hotel at some point after a crazier-than-expected night. The Standard Hotel has taken all of these things into consideration and created a mobile app to help... -
June 30 2015
5 Ways to Survive The 4th of July (Using Condoms)
READ MOREThe summertime is arguably the best season of the year. From the start of beach season on Memorial day to the big summer kick - off celebrations on the 4th of July to those last minute summer getaways, we Americans love a reason to party! Celebrating the nation's independence typically means gearing up for a 3-day weekend, food, booze, friends, and... -
June 17 2015
Let's have a PrEP Talk
READ MOREWhat's your status? HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is the world's deadliest infectious disease. By killing or damaging cells of the body's immune system, HIV progressively destroys the body's ability to fight infections and certain cancers. According to AIDS.gov, HIV can be transmitted through certain bodily fluids: blood, semen (cum), pre-seminal fluid (pre-cum), rectal fluids, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. If you have... -
June 15 2015
PrEP Yo' Self: The City of Philadelphia battles HIV
READ MOREPrEP-ing the City of Brotherly Love According to the CDC, PrEP stands for Pre-exposure prophylaxis and is a way for people who do not have HIV but who are at substantial risk of getting it to prevent HIV infection by taking a pill every day. The AIDS Activities Coordinating office within the Philadelphia Department of Public Health has initiated a PrEP... -
June 15 2015
Central Connecticut State University Uses Condom Envelopes to Promote Spring Concert
READ MOREDon't Take A Chance, Use This Rapper As is the case on many college campuses across the country, the Spring concert is typically the biggest event of the year. From the day classes begin, whispers can be heard around campus from students and faculty alike trying to guess who their school will snag as this year's big act. At Central... -
June 10 2015
What about the girls? Exploring the Female Condom
READ MOREIn a male condom - dominated society, it's easy to forget that there are also condom options for the ladies. When it comes to practicing safe sex, there are many forms of contraception available. The female condom, also known as the femidom, is increasing in popularity, and has given the term "wrap it up" an entirely new meaning. What is a... -
June 8 2015
You know barebacking isn't safe, right? Fighting STDs in the state of Alaska
READ MOREIn case you go overboard, wear a condom! In 2014, a report was released indicating a steady incline in the number of chlamydia and gonorrhea cases across the state of Alaska. Compared to the rest of the country, Alaska's rate for new cases of these STDs was 80% higher than the national average. In an effort to battle the increasing rates... -
June 4 2015
TMZ and Mitt Romney on this #ThrowbackThursday
READ MOREWhen the liberal, conservative and social worlds collide Back in 2012 when SIWAC was in its infancy, and our political condoms were all the rave during the presidential race, TMZ published a piece on the release of our Romney condoms, with the encouragement of its constituents to "never settle." As expected, an explosive political debate erupted in the comments under the... -
June 3 2015
Wrap it Up The Right Way: How to Use A Condom
READ MOREMany people know the importance of wearing a condom when it's time for some one-on-one action, but far fewer gents actually know one of the most important rules of the game: how to properly apply a condom. In the heat of the moment, it's challenging to have to think about ripping open a condom without tearing the latex, successfully rolling... -
April 21 2015
CONDOM EDUCATION AT INDIANA UNIVERSITY
READ MOREWith so many condom options available these days, it’s no surprise that many people don’t actually know the correct way to use one. Whether it’s flavored, textured, or heated, the purpose of the condom remains the same, and knowing how to use one is crucial in preventing unplanned pregnancies and the spread of STDs. Indiana University students participated in Cupcakes and...