by APFLI | Mar 9, 2004 | STDs - Definitions / History / Statistics / Studies
The dangerous effects of Sexually Transmitted Diseases easily outweigh the momentary benefits of premarital sexual intercourse / sexual contact. As physicians, we encourage you to pause and seriously consider all the alternatives & consequences before you...
by APFLI | Mar 9, 2004 | Barrier Methods
Gels can be considered a barrier or a chemical method of birth control. They do not prevent ovulation, but rather the primary action is to kill sperm. BufferGelTM, a new contraceptive to block ‘sperm and germs’ , according to scientists, will begin...
by APFLI | Mar 9, 2004 | Barrier Methods
Condoms are often portrayed as a means of "safe sex" to provide protection from pregnancy and all STDs. It should be noted that generically (all races, ages, & marital status) condoms fail to prevent pregnancy about 16% of the time,...
