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Nutty Judge Crazy About Condoms

Handing out prophylactics inside of nuts is frowned upon in Intercourse, PA.

You've probably heard this a million times before, but some activist judges really think it's their job to push public policy… even if they have to get their hands dirty. A judge from Intercourse, PA took it upon himself to make sure that various women were in desperate need of barrier protection from pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease, and handed them condoms inside of acorns.

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10 Things You Should Know About Herpes [VIDEO]

As common as this STD is, herpes remains one of the most elusive and misunderstood sexual diseases.

Fifty million cases of genital herpes exist in the United States alone, yet this disease still remains an enigma to most people. Separating fact from fiction, Health Guru lists the top 10 facts you need to know about herpes, its treatment and how to protect yourself from contracting this STD.

Sex: More People Are Doing It: Less Single Adults

Sex: More People Are Doing It: Less Single Adults

Free love has not ruled since the 1970’s but apparently unprotected intercourse among older unmarried Americans is on the rise. According to a recent A.A.R.P. study of singles in the 45 plus category, only 12 percent of the sexually active single men and only 33 percent of sexually active women report using condoms.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> While more than 30 percent of boomers are living the single life, this segment is also the fastest growing group of subscribers for on-line dating. (Source: 2007 Lehman Brothers Equity Research).  As a result of the love boom, sexually transmitted diseases like syphilis and HIV are on the rise among mature adults.

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How The Birth Control Pill Affects Your Libido [VIDEO]

Why does going on the Pill mean decreased sexual desire for so many women?

Whether it's on the radio or in the news, we're always hearing about how the birth control pill decreases women's sexual desire. But what is the scientific process behind this, and is it natural?

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How To Live And Love With An STD [VIDEO]

Having an STD doesn't mean you have to sacrifice a healthy love life with your partner.

Millions of Americans each year are diagnosed with an STD. For most people, finding out that you have an STD may seem like devastating news, but it doesn't have to be. As this video proves, maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner while treating your STD does not have to be mutually exclusive.

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Judy Blume: Crucial Sex Education For Young Girls

In a time before the internet, Judy Blume was all the sex education we needed.

As a young girl—ovaries yet to ripen and hymen still in intact—reading Judy Blume books were like porn for me … educational porn. These were the pre-internet days, before I could Google "funny feeling down there" or "penis, hard-on." All I had was my imagination and my canon of Judy Blume books to aid my highly curious pre-teen mind. They were a permanent Sharpie mark on my burgeoning deviant mind.

Help! My Ex Wants to Be Sex Buddies

Help! My Ex Wants to Be Sex Buddies

Many women can have a one night stand or a sex buddy without any emotional complications. However, no-strings-attached-sex can be more tricky when it comes to an ex.Here’s some things to think about before hopping into the sack.

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Finally, The Male "Pill" Is THIS Close

Forget a vasectomy, brah. There's a new male birth control on the horizon (maybe).

Scientists haven't yet given up hope on the Holy Grail of a male birth control that can bridge the gap between boring, erection-threatening condoms and the semi-reversible vasectomy. The most recent developments in birth control for men involve injections that may have to be administered every other month.

The Best Of The Web: Christmas Eve Edition

The Best Of The Web: Christmas Eve Edition

Safe sexting, Facebook & divorce and toxic friendships.

A great last-second e-card. Facebook causes some divorces. There are no nice guys. Finding and excising toxic friendships. The ABCs of sex buddies. Scheduling a breakup. Dressing like your spouse. The New Year's Eve kiss. And safe sexting.

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Using Hitler To Ensure Safe Sex

Would Hitler's face make you use condoms?

The media is a all a bustle about a German safe sex advertisement depicting a woman getting banged by Adolf Hitler. The minute-long advertisement starts with two lustful things ripping each others clothes off and after a few passionate thrusts the man lifts his head and reveals a Hitler face. The ominous German phrase: Aids Ist Ein Massenmorder (translation: AIDS is a mass murderer) is then splashed across the screen. Will Hitler's face make you wear condoms?