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September 22nd, 2010Education, Events, Prevention, Queer, Sex0 comments
pile o' condoms!
This week in Sense animator training, volunteers started practicing delivering the series of three workshops we offer to youth. It was exciting to see their mad facilitation skills and secret talents come out of the closet!
Here are some highlights from Week 2:- guest stars and past Sense animators Sarah K. and Noam, who helped out and co-facilitated some mock workshops with me and Julia! Thanks!-playing a riveting round of Wizard Sleeves, which is like “who am i?”, but you have to guess the sexual term taped to your back… (see key learnings below)-some super-informative workshops on Sexually Transmitted Infections with Kathleen from Head & Hands, and HIV/AIDS with lovely folks from AIDS Community Care Montreal!-getting up super early on Sunday morning to join the rest of the Head & Hands team for Ca Marche!!Key learnings:-a “cozy charlie” is when the tips of a circumsized and uncircumsized penis are touched together, and the foreskin of the uncircumsized penis is wrapped around the head of the circumsized penis.-”bowcat” is a hilarious slang term for oral sex on the vulva, because it’s like… bowing to the… um… pussy...-if a condom breaks while you’re putting it on, start with a new one! this is also true if a condom breaks during condom demonstration - hey, it happens!
Animators rock the Rocky Horror look at Ca Marche!
-what does the “H” in “HIV” stand for? Human. Meaning, this is a virus that is passed between humans (as opposed to, say, animals), and most importantly, anyone can get it. we also learned that in terms of risk, HIV is a virus that “if it dries, it dies”. Meaning, the virus can continue to live in bodily fluids in moist environments (e.g. where there is lube, vaginal fluids, semen, breast milk, blood present) , so it’s super important to use condoms or dental dams during oral or penetrative sex, and when sharing sex toys between partners!> Photo by Amber. See more of Amber’s pics from the Marche here! To donate to our team, please visit our fundraising page!Tags: ACCM, animator training, Ca Marche, Events, fundraising, HIV, hiv/aids, photos, sense project, volunteers
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March 20th, 2010Uncategorized1
While you should know that female condoms exist; today, I want to talk about male condoms. Why? Well, if we’re talking about pleasure, we should also be talking about safety.
A few key points about male condoms:
- Most condoms are made of latex. Only water-based lubes can be used with latex and latex also happens to prevent all sperm, bacteria and viruses from passing through it.
- Male condoms can also be made out of polyurethane. Therefore, if you or your partner is allergic to latex, this is a good option. And, they can be used with both water and oil based lubes.
- Lambskin condoms exist; but, the pores are too big to prevent the transmission of some viruses. Bottom line is…You can use them to prevent pregnancy but not for safer sex. Actually, you should always read labels closely to see if your condoms will protect you from STIs.
- Condoms come in a variety of shapes and sizes because not all penises are the same shape or size.
- Condoms come in many flavours which is great for oral sex.
- Do not wear two condoms at the same time!
- Protect your condoms since you never know when you’ll get lucky. So, don’t stick them in your wallet or keep them loose in your pockets (yup, they can get damaged that way). You could put them in a plastic cigarette case, which you can buy at the dollar store to prevent damage. Always store your condoms in a cool dry place.
- Be proud, not embarrassed, when you purchase condoms!
- You can get free condoms at places like Head and Hands, the ACCM, schools and many other community health service providers.
- For more info and for a very detailed 6 step guide on how to use a male condom, please download our Peer Education Manual and see pages 94 to 97.
Midwest Teen Sex Show on condoms:
Fun condom ad by AIDES:
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