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Condoms

Monogamy is a social construct
Africa
/ 6 April 2022

Monogamy is a social construct

As a strategy for preventing sexually transmitted infections, condom use is a much safer option than monogamy, which has a high rate of failure

By Sampa Kabwela
Condom crisis hits safe sex during Covid-19
Coronavirus
/ 19 March 2021

Condom crisis hits safe sex during Covid-19

Pandemic disrupts the supply of external condoms — and inner ones are unknown and in short supply

By Pontsho Pilane
In a pandemic, science and humanities work side by side
Article
/ 22 April 2020

In a pandemic, science and humanities work side by side

Anthropologists ask the difficult questions about human behaviour and also provide the difficult answers

By Fraser McNeill
Men should embrace feminism
Article
/ 16 August 2019

Men should embrace feminism

The feminist project is about equality and justice for all human beings, including men and boys

By Eusebius McKaiser
Slice of life: Boerewors — and condoms too
Article
/ 28 June 2019

Slice of life: Boerewors — and condoms too

‘My dream is to have hotdog street kiosks around Jo’burg’s clubs and provide free condoms as well’

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Leaving no one behind: Solutions to vulnerability, inaccessability and condom usage
Article
/ 30 November 2018

Leaving no one behind: Solutions to vulnerability, inaccessability and condom usage

HIV is no longer in the headlines in South Africa

By Staff Reporter
Ye olde sex shoppe is thriving
Article
/ 10 August 2018

Ye olde sex shoppe is thriving

Pornography and sex paraphernalia sell like hot cakes online, but physical shops are still doing a roaring trade in erotic accoutrements

By Tebogo Tshwane
Japan condom makers hope for 2020 Olympic lift
Article
/ 21 March 2018

Japan condom makers hope for 2020 Olympic lift

Japanese condom makers are ramping up preparations ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

By Harumi Ozawa
Skin to skin: Stealthing is rape
Analysis
/ 23 May 2017

Skin to skin: Stealthing is rape

Slipping a condom off during sex without partner’s consent is disrespectful and dangerous

By Kagure Mugo
Silky strawberry is the best condom fit for South Africans
Article
/ 10 October 2016

Silky strawberry is the best condom fit for South Africans

After three years of deliberation and research, the South African health department launches flavoured condoms.

By Pontsho Pilane
[From our archives] The condom showdown: We put government’s new ‘love gloves’ to the test
Article
/ 14 August 2016

[From our archives] The condom showdown: We put government’s new ‘love gloves’ to the test

The South African department of health’s free condoms go head-to-head with the name brand competition.

By Dylan Bush and Bhekisisa Team
Birth control: Which one’s best for you?
Videos
/ 23 May 2016

Birth control: Which one’s best for you?

Former Bhekisisa reporter, Amy Green, explains what the top five forms of contraception on the continent are, and why.

By Staff Reporter
The five best contraceptives backed by science
Article
/ 15 May 2016

The five best contraceptives backed by science

The right choice of contraceptive is crucial. Science can help you to choose one that’s right for you.

By Amy Green
Anyone who does not use a condom is at risk
Article
/ 18 December 2015

Anyone who does not use a condom is at risk

If we look at the national averages of condom use, nearly every sexually active person is part of the at-risk populations.

By Staff Reporter
[From our archives] ‘Once he says he doesn’t want a condom, that’s that’
Article
/ 27 May 2015

[From our archives] ‘Once he says he doesn’t want a condom, that’s that’

Gender imbalances in intimate relationships make it difficult for women to decide when, if at all, to have children.

By Staff Reporter
Contraceptives: South Africans are still out of the loop
Article
/ 16 May 2014

Contraceptives: South Africans are still out of the loop

Human error and scant access to preventative measures continue to cause unintended pregnancies, many of which lead to abortion.

By Ina Skosana
TAC ‘disappointed’ by ANC’s approach to condoms in schools
Article
/ 4 April 2014

TAC ‘disappointed’ by ANC’s approach to condoms in schools

The Treatment Action Campaign has criticised the ANC for what it says is the party’s non-commitment to making condoms available at schools.

By Mia Malan and Ina Skosana
HIV programme welcomes Motsoaledi’s flavoured condoms plan
Article
/ 2 April 2014

HIV programme welcomes Motsoaledi’s flavoured condoms plan

The Higher Education and Training HIV Programme has backed plans to introduce colourful and flavoured condoms to tertiary institutions.

By Sapa
Surprisingly, condom lube does not soothe arthritis
Article
/ 8 January 2014

Surprisingly, condom lube does not soothe arthritis

The health department has corrected a newspaper report wherin a spokesperson was misquoted as saying that condom lubricant can soothe arthritic pain.

By Sapa
Birth control hits the spot
Article
/ 13 September 2013

Birth control hits the spot

Female condoms have sensualised sexual health thanks to the increased tactility of new materials.

By Amy Green and Bhekisisa Team
Abused women in violent spiral
Article
/ 5 July 2013

Abused women in violent spiral

Situations can get worse for women who are battered by their intimate partners: research now shows they are at higher risk of contracting HIV.

By Amy Green and Bhekisisa Team
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Article
/ 10 May 2013

China comes to Africa’s medical aid

Hopes are high that the new partnership will ensure easy, cheaper access to vaccines and medicine.

By Mia Malan
NGOs: Condoms in schools won’t lead to more sex
Article
/ 16 October 2012

NGOs: Condoms in schools won’t lead to more sex

Equal Education and the Treatment Action Campaign say giving condoms to schools won’t increase sexual activity but rather confront the gravity of sex.

By Sapa
Olympics medal count excludes sex
Article
/ 8 August 2012

Olympics medal count excludes sex

Protecting athletes’ sexual health at the Olympics requires many years of planning. There are pool tables to distract them, for example.

By Zoe Williams

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