Condometric, a prototype still in the manufacturing phase, claims to be the first prophylactic that measures and shows off penis length. Made of natural rubber latex, they are metered during the latex sculpting phase. The ink forms part of the condom’s structure and never touches the skin. Lubricated with reservoir tips, they are available in natural, cherry, lime and banana flavors. Individually electronically tested, they meet European safety and quality standards and may be used as a safe method of contraception.

How many men will model this novelty sex toy for bragging rights and remove it to have sex, negating the need to use condoms consistently and correctly to reduce the risks of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases?

Condom use is a primary method of HIV prevention in the United States. According to the Food and Drug Administration , about two-thirds of the people with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in the United States acquired the disease during sexual intercourse with an infected partner. Experts believe that many of these people could have avoided the dreaded diagnosis by using condoms.

Condoms are not 100% safe, yet can greatly reduce the risk of getting AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Choose latex rubber, store in a drawer or closet (not your wallet or handbag), and use properly from start to finish.

The Center for Disease Control recommends that everyone know their HIV status.

Risk factors include if you have:

• injected drugs or steroids, during which equipment (such as needles, syringes, cotton, water) and blood were shared with others
• had unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex (that is, sex without using condoms) with men who have sex with men, multiple partners, or anonymous partners
• exchanged sex for drugs or money
• been given a diagnosis of, or been treated for, hepatitis, tuberculosis (TB), or a sexually transmitted disease (STD) such as syphilis
• received a blood transfusion or clotting factor during 1978–1985
• had unprotected sex with someone who has any of the risk factors listed above

If you use intravenous drugs:

• Use only clean needles, syringes, and other works.
• Never share needles, syringes, or other works.
• Be careful not to expose yourself to another person’s blood.
• Get tested for HIV test at least once a year.
• Consider getting counseling and treatment for your drug use.
• Get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B viruses.

They also recommend do not have sex when you are taking drugs or drinking alcohol because being high can make you more likely to take risks. Guess they don’t know many cocaine addicts.Unless you are a virgin or 100% positive your sexual partner is monogamous and has never had sex with an infected person in the past, get tested.

The surest way to avoid HIV and other STDs is abstinence. If you have sex, don’t cheat and use condoms.  Real ones, not novelty sex toys.

Resources for help:

The National AIDS Hotline. It’s open 24 hours a day. Trained operators will answer your questions and can send you more information.

For AIDS information, 1-800-232-4636
TTY / Hearing Impaired Access, 1-888-232-6348

The National STD Hotline, (800) 227-8922 or (800) 342-2437

Recovery Rocks!

Roxie

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