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- The new Female Condom FC2
The FC2 is made from nitrile polymer which is stronger than latex Jamaica Gleaner Kingston, Jamaica
Apr 21 2008
- Florida State U.: COLUMN: So you’re allergic to latex — you still need a condom
by Ariel Wheeler M2 Communications / U-Wire Mar 20 2008
- Blunt Discussion at FAMU Condom Art Show
Exhibit attempts to educate students by Setrige Crawford, Black College Wire Jan 11 2008
- That’s what she said…
by Nadia Mahallati The Pacifican University of the Pacific Stockton, CA Nov 15 2007
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- Non-latex versus latex male condoms for contraception
by MF Gallo Cochrane Rev Abstract Jul 01 2007 Registration (free) required
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- The Female Condom
Sugar Publishing Inc. Apr 18 2007
- Condoms: Polyurethane, Latex, and Lambskin — What’s the Diff?
Sugar Publishing Inc. Mar 31 2007
- Contraception in Canada: a review of method choices, characteristics, adherence and approaches to counselling
by William A. Fisher and Amanda Black CMAJ Vol 176 Issue 7 Mar 27 2007
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- Facts, myths, and the truth about condoms
by Leah Berkenwald The Hoot Brandeis University Waltham, MA Mar 02 2007
- The New Way to Wrap It Up
by Anne Mills The Cavalier Daily University of Virginia Feb 12 2007
- Rubber the Wrong Way
by Joelle Renstrom The New York Inquirer New York, NY Feb 12 2007
- New Zealanders apply to test condoms
The New Zealand Herald Jan 17 2007
- Time Left To Apply For Durex Condom Tester Role
Press Release Scoop.co.nz New Zealand Source: Durex Jan 17 2007
- Thousands of Kiwis apply to test condoms
The Gold Coast Bulletin Molendinar, Queensland, Australia Jan 17 2007
- Latex-Free For Me
Sugar Publishing Inc. Dec 19 2006
- Are You Allergic to Sex?
For Some Women, Hives and Breathing Difficulties Follow Intercourse by Dr. Lauren Streicher ABC News WPVI-TV Philadelphia, PA Nov 10 2006
- Condom Knowledge
by Greg Bateson The Shorthorn Online University of Texas at Arlington Vol 88 No 18 Sep 26 2006 Archived version
- Non-latex condoms
Country Doctor UK Aug 18 2006
- Special Notice
New York Times Publishes Correction Regarding Condom Use To Protect Against Unplanned Pregnancy, STIs Kaiser Daily Women’s Health Policy Report Aug 23 2006
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- Corrections: For the Record
New York Times Aug 23 2006
- Sex Doctor: Playing Safe is Fun; Issue of the Week: Condoms
by Dr Catherine Hood Sunday Mirror London, England Aug 13 2006
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- Sexuality of Children and Adolescents With Developmental Disabilities
by Nancy A. Murphy, MD and Ellen Roy Elias, MD Pediatrics Vol 118 Issue 1 Jul 2006
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- Love Safely: Dr. Kay Stone Answers Questions on Condoms
American Social Health Association
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- Non-latex condoms to be launched in SA
Men and women who say they are allergic to latex condoms have run out of excuses by Jillian Green Independent Online Cape Town, South Africa Apr 21 2006
- Nonlatex Condoms Have Higher Breakage Rates, Review Finds
by Bruce Sylvester Health Behavior News Service Feb 14 2006
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- Sex Toys: Can You Get Your Kicks Without Risking Your Health?
Sales of Sex Toys Are Booming, Yet Many Contain Toxic Chemicals That Are Banned in Children’s Toys. Is It Possible to Have Your Fun Without Damaging the Environment? by Catherine Townsend The Independent UK Feb 13 2006
- You can enjoy sex even if you’re allergic to it
by Lauren Streicher, MD Sun-Times Chicago, IL Jan 27 2006
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- Dear Rachel: Substitute Condoms?
The People London, England, UK Jan 22 2006
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- Contraceptive Methods
by Cathryn B. Heath, MD and Sandra M. Sulik, MD Audio-Digest Family Practice Vol 54 Issue 2 Jan 14 2006
- A clinician’s guide to condoms, spermicides, microbicides, and lubricants
Apart from abstinence, the proper use of a new latex condom during every act of sexual intercourse is currently the most effective method of preventing sexually transmitted infections, including HIV by Patricia R. Jennings, DrPH, PA-C and Laura Bachmann, MD, MPH JAAPA Vol 18 No 12 Dec 2005
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- Latex Allergy and Safe Sex
by Robert J. Frascino, MD Body Health Resources Corporation Dec 07 2005
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- Safe sex without the squeak
by Belinda Beresford Mail & Guardian Johannesburg, South Africa Dec 05 2005
- £85,000 for Condoms
The Sunday Mail UK Nov 13 2005
- Condom labels should say more, FDA advises
Previously, the FDA warning labels on condoms warned only of allergic reactions to latex by Johanna Neuman and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, CA Nov 11 2005
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- FDA sets guides for condom labels
Their most urgent warning is that latex can cause allergic reactions by Cheryl Wetzstein Washington Times Washington, DC Nov 11 2005
- Dr Gareth: Will My Zig-Zag Lines Damage Vision?
Dr. Gareth Smith Sunday Mail Glasgow UK Aug 14 2005
- Rubber tweaked for low-allergy condoms
by Kathy Graham ABC Science Online Australian Broadcasting Corporation Jun 27 2005
- signs of latex allergy?
The Answer Spot Student Health Services Oregon State University Jun 16 2005
- The Birth Control Maze
Let your age, sexual activity, relationships and health conditions guide you to the right choice by Sharon Miller Cindrich Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Mar 06 2005
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- Condoms: Extra protection
Consumer Reports Feb 2005
- Solving the tricky latex problem
Kisses and Misses by Tanya Bricking Leach The Advertiser Honolulu, HI Feb 25 2005
- Effectiveness of condoms relies on use
by Heather Foos The Post Online Athens, OH Feb 17 2005
- Private matters: we answer your most embarrassing questions about sexuality, fertility and more
by Lynya Floyd Essence Feb 2005
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- Annie’s Mailbox
by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar News Herald Port Clinton, OH Jan 28 2005 Archived version
- I’m allergic to condoms. What can I do about it?
by Dr Margaret Stearn A Problem Shared Health Press Ltd UK
- Can’t conceive of having a child in nine months? Plan to read this
by Lauren Streicher, MD Sun-Times Chicago, IL Dec 03 2004
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- Animal Skin, Polyurethane, Female, Condoms Oh My! PDF
by Jennifer Wellman McComas Hall Health & Fitness Center Wellness News Vol 9 No 2 Dec 2004
- I’m allergic to latex! What can I use instead of latex condoms?
Ask Dr. Cullins Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. 2004
- India to launch female condoms in March
by Lola Nayar Indo-Asian News Service Dec 19 2004 Archived version
- British Model Emma Jones Allergic to Sex
United Press International Sep 22 2004
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- I’m allergic to sex
by Clare Goldwin Daily Mirror UK Sep 22 2004 Archived version
- Designer condoms
Japan Today Tokyo, Japan Aug 25 2004 Archived version
- Health: Intimate allergies
by Nirmala Ferrao The Statesman Calcutta, India Jul 18 2004
- Latex Allergy Cause of Postintercourse Wheezing?
Ask the Experts about Pulmonary Disorders Medscape Family Medicine Jul 06 2004 Registration (free) required
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- Latex Allergy/Can Condoms Give You Allergies?
by Dr. Peter W. Kujtan, MD, PhD The Mississauga News Mississauga, ON Jul 3–4 2004
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- Sexually transmitted infections: screening and counseling
by Michele R. Davidson Clinician Reviews Jun 2004
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- Clinical Insights: Latex superior to nonlatex condoms when it comes to preventing pregnancy
Contemporary OB/GYN Apr 15 2004
- The Truth about Condoms
Fact Sheet SIECUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S.) Archived version
- Talk about a sacrificial lamb
by Lamar Heystek The California Aggie Davis, CA Feb 17 2004 Archived version
- Ask Beth
Boston Globe Feb 12 2004
- Sex Allergies
by Stella Eleftheriades Allergy Magazine Jan–Feb 2004 Archived version
- Female Contraception PDF
Reviewed by Harvey Simon, MD and Edwin Huang, MD Dec 31 2003
- Sex safety taught by YEP
by Christian Niedan The Pitt News University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA Dec 04 2003 Archived version
- Tips from Other Journals: Polyurethane Condoms Are Less Effective than Latex
by Anne D. Walling, MD American Family Physician Vol 68 Issue 10 Nov 15 2003
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- Nonlatex vs Latex Condoms: An Update
The Contraception Report Vol 14 Issue 2 Sep 2003
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- Latex Allergy Sufferers PDF
NewsFacts Anaphylaxis Australia Inc. Jun 2003
- Society of General Internal Medicine 26th Annual Meeting: Selected Research in Women’s Health
Conference Report by Jordana Friedman, MD Medscape Internal Medicine Jun 03 2003 Registration (free) required
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- New contraceptive choices across reproductive life
by Therese M Foran MJA Vol 178 Jun 16 2003
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- FemCap gives women another option PDF
by Jane E. Allen Los Angeles Times May 14 2003 Archived version
- Questions & Answers — Featuring Dr. Sandor Gardos
- Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Nonlatex Condom: Results from a Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial
by Terri L. Walsh, Ron G. Frezieres, Karen Peacock, Anita L. Nelson, Virginia A. Clark and Leslie Bernstein Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health Vol 3 No 2 Mar/Apr 2003
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- Are you allergic to safe sex?
Science Call — Allergies ScienceNet Archived version
- “Why couldn’t I just be allergic to milk?”
Intimate concerns by Shannon Sutherland National Post Mar 29 2003
- Best Condoms Still Latex
Polyurethane Condom OK, But Fewer Get Pregnant with Latex WebMD Medical News by Daniel DeNoon Mar 21 2003
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- Condoms hold no risk for sensitization of other allergy-prone patients
Immunotherapy Weekly Mar 12 2003
- Contraceptive Effectiveness of a Polyurethane Condom and a Latex Condom: A Randomized Controlled Trial
by Markus J. Steiner, PhD; Rosalie Dominik, DrPH; R. Wesley Rountree, MPH; Kavita Nanda, MD, MHS; Laneta J. Dorflinger, PhD Obstetrics & Gynecology Vol 101 No 3 Mar 2003
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- Latex Condoms Have Slight Edge for Pregnancy Rates
They bested a polyurethane version with a slighty higher protection rate, a new study finds by Colette Bouchez HealthScoutNews Mar 07 2003
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- From linen to latex: The evolution of condoms
by JO2 Erik Hoffmann The Pentagram Fort Myer, VA Feb 14 2003 Archived version
- Is there an alternative to latex condoms?
Canadian Health Network
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Canadian HIV/AIDS Clearinghouse Updated Mar 2002
- Current contraceptive research
by Jill L Schwartz and Henry L. Gabelnick Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health Vol 34 No 6 Nov 2002
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- Alternatives to Rubber Latex Condoms PDF
The Ancahrd Bulletin No 25 Nov 2002
- The Sexpert Says… PDF
The Health Loop Yale University Health Services Vol 5 No 2 Nov/Dec 2002
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Healthy Beat YUHS Student Health Education Nov/Dec 2002
- Latex allergy
by Ryan M. Kull, CSW Answers to Questions about Safe Sex Dec 11 2002
- iVillage Inc.
- Latex Allergy
HIV/AIDS Prevention & Education Sutter County Health Department Yuba City, CA Archived version
- Latex Allergies
STD Resource — A Guide to Sexually Transmitted Disease BC Centre for Disease Control Vancouver, BC
- Are you allergic to safe sex?
ScienceNet Archived version
- Common skin disorders of the penis
by S.A. Buechner BJU International Vol 90 Issue 5 Sep 2002
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- Latex Allergy and Safe Sex
Melbourne MX Sep 09 2002
- Allergic to condoms? Advice for the latex sensitive
Planned Parenthood Metro Clinic Halifax, NS
- Watchdog warns lower standards for plastic condoms may set back AIDS fight
AFP Jul 08 2002
- Synthetic condoms fail the safe sex test
by Antony Barnett The Observer Jul 07 2002
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- Warning on condom safety
BBC News Jul 07 2002
- Consumer Group Fears Condom Safety Could Be Curbed
by Patricia Reaney Reuters News Service Jul 07 2002
- This story is for adults only; and so is this rash — allergic reaction to latex condoms
Better Homes & Gardens Apr 2002 Archived version
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- Home home: household allergies are nothing to sneeze at — sniff! — includes related article on environmental illness
by Amy Roffman New Better Homes & Gardens Apr 2002
- Ask UHELP
by Katherine Buck The Daily Online University of Washington Seattle Jan 12 2002 Archived version
- Male contraception and no-scalpel vasectomy
Many simple, safe, and effective contraceptive options are available to men; here is a review of the current options and future possibilities by Barry Rich, MD BC Medical Journal Vol 43 No 10 Dec 2001 Archived version
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- Name Change Announced for Female Condom Product
The Female Health Company Sep 19 2001
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- KISISS Safe Sex Tip of the Week
Kinsey Institute Sexuality Information Service for Students Vol 1 No 2 Sep 04 2001 Archived version
- Asthma and Sex
Editorial by Ashok Shah Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences Vol 43 No 3 Jul–Sep 2001
- Allergy free sex
In the News New Zealand Jul 27 2001 Archived version
- Minerva
British Medical Journal Jun 30 2001
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- Better Latex Than Never
Ask a Babe by Adrienne Gusof Jun 13 2001 Archived version
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- Latex allergy — Allergic to condoms?
by Rene Raff Jun 13 2001
- Deproteinised latex condoms are well tolerated by latex allergic patients
by D A Levy, P Moudiki and F Leynadier Sexually Transmitted Infections Vol 77 Issue 3 Jun 01 2001
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- Couples to try out new polyurethane condoms
Research: Alternative may be more sensitive, safer than latex product by Lisa Klassen Daily Bruin University of California — Los Angeles May 24 2001
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- Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines 2002 PDF
MMMR CDC Vol 51 May 10 2002
- Practicing Safer Sex with Latex Allergy
by Eilir Rowan Femme Fatalia May 2002 Archived version
- Am I allergic to condoms?
by Sarah Hansen, MA, CHES University of Iowa Student Health Service Updated Mar 25 2004
- Users Give New Synthetic and Latex Condoms Similar Ratings on Most Features
by D. Hollander Family Planning Perspectives Vol 33 No 1 Jan/Feb 2001
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- Latex Allergy
Condom Information Kayman LLC Archived version
- Is Nothing Safe?
Bad news on the allergy front by Sam Uretsky HealthScout Sep 11 2000
- Allergies to latex condoms
Reproductive Health Outlook (RHO)
- Allergic to latex condoms. Alternatives?
Ask the Doctors by Stephen E. Goldstone, MD GayHealth Oct 26 2000
- Effectiveness of Male Latex Condoms in Protecting Against Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Fact Sheet No 243 World Health Organization (WHO) Jun 2000 Archived version
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- Allergy to Latex Condoms
by Alex Robboy, LSW
- Latex allergic patients do not react to deproteinized latex condoms
by Levy DA, Moudiki P, Leynadier F Source to Surgery Ansell Healthcare Products Inc. Apr 2000
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- Allergy Update: Deproteinized condoms a safe option for those allergic to latex
by Gillian Wansbrough The Medical Post Vol 36 Issue 12 Mar 28 2000 Archived version
- Deproteinized Latex Condoms are Well Tolerated by Latex Allergic
American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology Mar 05 2000 Archived version
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- New Condoms Don’t Cause Latex Allergy
by Ed Susman CDC News Mar 06 2000
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- New condoms don’t cause latex allergy
United Press International Mar 05 2000
- When Healthy Things Attack!
by Jennifer Haigh Men’s Health Jan/Feb 2000 Archived version
- A baggy alternative
Magee one of several sites studying plastic condom by Christopher Snowbeck Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Feb 01 2000
- The Latex Condom: Recent Advances, Future Directions
by Erin T. McNeill, Caroline E. Gilmore, William R. Finger, JoAnn H. Lewis, and William P. Schellstede Family Health International (FHI)
- Trial Compares Polyurethane and Latex Condoms
The Contraception Report Nov 1999 entire issue PDF
- Are Polyurethane Condoms as Effective as Latex Ones?
Go Ask Alice! Feb 09 2001
- Can condoms cause an allergic reaction?
by Robert A. Hatcher MD, MPH Ask Dr. Bob Dec 17 1999
- Revolutionary New Condom to Encourage Condom Usage During ‘National Condom Month’ and Beyond; New Latex-Free Trojan Supra Microsheer Polyurethane Condom Transmits Body Heat for Your Ultimate Sensual Pleasure
PR Newswire Source: Carter-Wallace, Inc. Sep 22 1999
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- Contraception and Reproductive Health Branch: Report to the NACHHD Council
Sep 1999
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- UC seeks couples for condom study
The Cincinnati Enquirer Aug 10 1999
- Female Condom
by Joy Rothke Jun 17 1999
- Condom Comparison
Summary by DE Judge Journal Watch Women’s Health Jun 01 1999 Registration (free) required
- I’m Allergic to Latex Condoms!
Ask the Couch May 1999
- Closing the Condom Gap
Population Reports Population Information Program, Center for Communication Programs, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health Apr 1999
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- Polyurethane condoms may fail more than latex
Reuters Health Apr 29 1999
- Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Polyurethane Condom: Results from a Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial
by Ron G. Frezieres, Terri L. Walsh, Anita L. Nelson, Virginia A. Clark and Anne H. Coulson Family Planning Perspectives Vol 31 No 2 Mar/Apr 1999
- Will Nonlatex Condom Solve Latex Allergy Problem?
People’s Pharmacy Mar 08 1999
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- Are There Condom Alternatives For Latex Allergics?
People’s Pharmacy Nov 09 1998 Archived version
- Allergic to Condoms?
Ask Dr. Weil Aug 04 1998 Archived version
- Dear Dr. Donohue
Standard-Times Jun 23 1998
- Allergic to Latex Condoms
A Forum for Women’s Health Gennex Healthcare Technologies, Inc.
- Latex vs. Polyurethane Condoms: Comparing Performance
Summary by AM Kaunitz Journal Watch Women’s Health May 01 1998 Registration (free) required
- ‘Baggy’ Condoms Launched
AIDS Daily Summary CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse (summary of article appearing in Vending Times May 1998)
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- Polyurethane Condoms More Likely To Fail
HealthCentral Apr 15 1998
- Breakage and Acceptability of a Polyurethane Condom: A Randomized, Controlled Study
by Ron G. Frezieres, Terri L. Walsh, Anita L. Nelson, Virginia A. Clark and Anne H. Coulson Family Planning Perspectives Vol 30 No 2 Mar/Apr 1998
- Latex-free condom offers relief from allergies
by Christopher Lyddon Reuters Dec 19 1997
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- Plastic Condoms Get One Thumb Up, One Down
The Austin Chronicle Oct 17 1997
- LIG gains US approval for thinner condom
by Sameena Ahmad The Independent London, England, UK Aug 23 1997
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- Pap-test update: read this before your next exam
by Deborah Shelton Essence Jul 1997
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- Prefers polyurethane protection
Go Ask Alice! Jun 06 1997
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- Do Condoms Protect Against Small Viruses?
Summary by JV Hirschmann Journal Watch Dermatology Jun 01 1997 Registration (free) required
- LIG targets acquisitions
by Sameena Ahmad The Independent London, England, UK May 30 1997
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- Superthin Plastic Condom Gets Thicker
AIDS Daily Summary CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse (summary of article appearing in AIDS Alert Apr 1997)
- Latex Allergies
Go Ask Alice! Apr 04 1997
- Condom Bust
by Skip Connett Mother Jones Mar/Apr 1997
- Latex Allergy and Contraception
The Contraception Report Patient Update Vol VIII No 1 Mar 1997
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- The Contraception Report PDF
Vol VIII No 1 Mar 1997
- Can Coating Condom With Crisco Counteract Latex Allergy?
Herb, Home Remedy and Vitamin Questions Sep 23 1996 Archived version
- Ask Eve
Aug 04 1996 Archived version
- Latex Allergy
AIDS Daily Summary CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse Jun 25 1996 (summary of letter appearing in Washington Post Jun 25 1996)
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- Allergic Reactions
Condoms — An Overview by D.M. Hill, S.J. Larque, A.D. Lyszkowski, M Porter, W.D. Potter, S.L. Solanki, N.D. White and T.H. Williams Materials World May 1996
- Review Calls Avanti Safe; Expert Questions Validity
AIDS Daily Summary CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse May 08 1996 (summary of article appearing in AIDS Alert Apr 1996)
- Studies Found Plastic Condom Unsafe, yet FDA Cleared It for Market
AIDS Daily Summary CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse May 11 1995 (summary of article appearing in AIDS Alert May 1995)
- Questions and Answers Regarding Polyurethane Condoms
CDC National AIDS Hotline Training Bulletin #115 Jan 23 1995 Archived version
- Avanti Overcomes Safety Concerns Raised by FDA
AIDS Daily Summary CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse Jan 10 1995 (summary of article appearing in AIDS Alert Jan 1995)
- Launch of first polyurethane male condom introduces a new sensation; the first technological advance in male condom material in 70 years
Business Wire Nov 30 1994
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- Not-so-Safe Sex
The Plant Press Canadian Botanical Association Jan 1994 Archived version
- Latex Allergies
Health ResponseAbility Systems Mar 1993 Archived version
- Latex condoms and gloves can trigger allergies
Nutrition Health Review No 54 Spring 1990
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- Latex Allergy Links — Journals 1 and Latex Allergy Links — Journals 2
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