Protect Yourself: New Possibilities for Women in the Bedroom Did you know that there are products being developed RIGHT NOW which some say could be the biggest breakthrough in the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) since the condom? In any intimate relationship, it is easy to see how a request to use condoms could come off as lack of trust. How many women do you know who would feel comfortable asking even their husbands to use a condom? Click here for entire story

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