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The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 846 million people aged 15 to 49 globally live with genital herpes, a common sexually transmitted infection that increases the risk of HIV. The virus remains in the body for life, often without symptoms, but can cause painful outbreaks. The WHO highlights the stigma surrounding the disease and calls for new treatments and vaccines. Genital herpes incurs significant economic costs, and condom use is recommended to reduce transmission risk.
Organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympics will provide free condoms, mental health resources, and cyberbullying support to athletes in the Olympic Village, with 200,000 male condoms, 20,000 female condoms, and 10,000 oral dams available. A clinic with specialists, MRI machines, and a mental health space will address athletes' physical and mental wellbeing, while an awareness campaign will target cyberbullying, acknowledging the impact of social media on athletes.
A new study shows a significant decline in condom use among gay and bisexual men, particularly among young and Hispanic individuals, raising concerns about the effectiveness of prevention strategies in the fight against HIV. While prevention medication like PrEP has contributed to a moderate drop in HIV rates, it has not been widely adopted by Black and Hispanic men. The overall decline in condom use, coupled with the focus on PrEP, has led to a rise in sexually transmitted infections, prompting calls for renewed emphasis on promoting condoms as a crucial prevention strategy.
During the filming of Squid Game: The Challenge, players resorted to using lubricated condoms as chapstick due to the lack of lip balm provided in the dorm. Player 301/Trey confirms the authenticity of this claim, although he personally did not use the condoms. Other items like lotion and conditioner were also attempted but proved ineffective. Eventually, producers provided individual tins of lip balm to the contestants. Trey regrets not keeping his lip balm as a souvenir, but he will always remember the absurdity of watching others use condoms as lip balm.
A doctor has claimed in a viral TikTok video that oral sex poses a greater risk for developing throat cancer than smoking. The doctor explained that human papillomavirus (HPV) can be transmitted to the throat during oral sex, potentially leading to throat cancers. Men are at a higher risk due to women being more likely carriers of the genital virus HPV. The American Cancer Society recommends getting the HPV vaccine and using condoms to reduce the risk.
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have provided free condoms to all public high school students, citing the cost of implementation in a state with a budget deficit of over $30 billion. The bill, known as Senate bill 541, aimed to make condoms available in grades 7-12 as part of educational or public health programs. Newsom argued that while programs increasing access to condoms are important for adolescent sexual health, the cumulative costs of multiple bills passed this year would add $19 billion to the state budget. In addition, Newsom signed a law requiring new school buses purchased or contracted by districts to be zero-emission by 2035 as part of California's plan to phase out fossil fuels.
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed several bills over the weekend, including measures to allow cannabis cafes, decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms, cap the price of insulin, and provide free condoms to high school students. Newsom cited concerns about undermining smoke-free workplace protections, the potential long-term costs of copay caps on insulin, and the financial burden of implementing the condom program amidst a budget deficit.
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have provided free condoms to public high school students, citing the cost of implementing such a program in a state with a budget deficit of over $30 billion. The bill, known as Senate bill 541, aimed to make condoms available to all students in grades 9-12 and as part of educational or public health programs in grades 7-12. Newsom acknowledged the importance of programs promoting adolescent sexual health but expressed concerns about the cumulative fiscal impact of multiple bills passed this year. In a separate move, Newsom signed a law requiring all new school buses purchased or contracted by school districts to be zero-emission starting in 2035, as part of California's plan to phase out fossil fuel use.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have provided public high school students with access to free condoms and prohibited retailers from refusing to sell them to youths. Newsom cited the lack of funding for the program and the state's economic uncertainty as reasons for his veto. The bill aimed to reduce the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and teen pregnancy rates, but faced opposition from conservative groups who argued it would perpetuate a "hook-up culture." California's approach to sex education has been a subject of controversy, with only half of adolescents receiving contraception lessons before their first sexual experience.
Rhode Island has seen a significant increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) over the past decade, including a 382% increase in infectious syphilis cases, a 232% increase in gonorrhea cases, and a 21% uptick in chlamydia infections. The best way to prevent STIs is to use condoms consistently and correctly and get tested periodically for early diagnosis and treatment. Rhode Island offers free condoms-by-mail and TESTING 1-2-3, which allows healthy Rhode Islanders to get screened for STIs without a trip to the doctor’s office.
Health officials in England are warning sexually active people to get tested for gonorrhoea as cases have surged by 21% since the easing of Covid restrictions. Gonorrhoea can be spread through unprotected vaginal, oral, and anal sex and can lead to infertility and other complications if left untreated. Symptoms include a thick green or yellow discharge from sexual organs, pain when urinating, and bleeding between periods. Experts advise practising safe sex, getting tested regularly, and using condoms to prevent the spread of STIs. Testing is simple, free, and discreet, and can be done at sexual health clinics, GP surgeries, or private clinics.