Safe Sex News & Views

Lubricant thief was 'too embarrassed' to pay

A man was fined for stealing personal lubricant from a supermarket he was shopping at in Wellington. He slipped it up his sleeve and was caught red handed. He was ordered to pay 28 times the value of the lube plus court cost.

The article in the paper said "He told police he was 'too embarrassed' to pay for the lubricant."

Someone should have told this gentleman that you can shop dicreetly online for condoms and lubricant products at www.condoms.co.nz and www.rubber.co.nz.

Durex Paly 2 in 1 Massage Lubricant

A advertising push from Durex has created a lot of interest in this product.

For all those that have contacted us requesting this product we are happy to inform you that it is now online for you to purchase.

A cheeky write up on the back of the bottle says it all:
'Rest assured that if one thing leads to another, Play massage gel is sensitive enough for every part of the body and can be used as a personal lubricant. Even if you happen to taste it, you'll find it pleasantly sweet!'

Buy Durex Extended Pleasure now!

Durex Extended Pleasure condoms are now available for sale at www.condoms.co.nz.

Durex Extended Pleasure is specifically designed to help prolong sexual excitement and enhance lovemaking.

Also new to our product range is Durex XL and Four Seasons tighter fitting condoms.

Click on the link above to see our full range of products now!

La Viva Delay Spray

Discreet Condoms New Zealand had just added more products to its range.

La Viva delay spray is now at our online store www.rubber.co.nz.

Delay spray temporarily reduces sensitivity of the penis, which helps to delay ejaculation in cases of over-rapid or premature ejaculation.

Other new products this month include Ansell Power Play Condoms, Ansell Closer fitting condoms, Wet Stuff lubricant, Four Seasons Glow in the dark condoms, Four Seasons lube and a body painting kit for that romantic night with your partner.

Rubber.co.nz Condom Sampler Box

Rubber.co.nz new condom sampler box.

New Zealanders now have the option to try a selection of condoms with different size, shape and texture to see which one they like best.

Through out 2005 we have had customers ask for a sample pack to see what they like best from our range. Now in 2006, for just a few bucks you can try a selection before you make a larger investment.

Are you a regular customer with a handle on what you like? Well why not pop this in your cart next time on top of your usual order, you never know you may just find something new you like.

You wanted it, so we did it.

Broome trees may push safe sex message

A western Australian town is considering introducing 'tree' condoms at local parks and hang out for youths.

The idea is to hang pvc containers containing free condoms to the surrounding trees so condoms are available at these locations.

The high rate of STIs in the area has caused this creative thinking for promoting safer sex.

Wait for the complaints! Broome Shire president Graeme Campbell expects a lot of those, but said

When you look at the fact that the population of the Kimberley comprises only 2 per cent of the population and that 48 per cent of the state's STIs occur in the Kimberley ... that's appalling.

Alcohol banned but sex okay at Games village

Sex is ok but you will have to go elsewhere for a drink of alcohol if you are in the commonwealth games village in Melbourne next month.

The residential part of the village has been zoned as an alcohol free, however sex is allowed. It is thought that it wont be an issue due to lack of time and privacy in a crowded village environment.

Radionz reported that;

Organisers are supplying the village with 60,000 taxpayer funded condoms - one for each resident every day for 10 days.

Colombian town threatens 'condom fines'

A western Colombian town has come up with a novel way to try and prevent unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted disease.

The new law would see men fined for not carrying condoms. The Herald covered the story and printed this:

Those who fail to show a condom would have to pay a small fine or take a three-hour course in Aids prevention in Tulua, where 14 people died of sexually transmitted diseases last year.

This type of action has run into opposition in the form of the Catholic Church. They compared this to selling guns in the street.

Can't you just see a law like this taking off in New Zealand!

Durex Poduct Range - Buy online now!

Durex Extra Safe and Durex Close Fit condoms are now available for purchase online at Discreet Condoms New Zealand.

Durex is one of the leading brands for condoms worldwide.

rubber.co.nz now offers a wide range of Durex products to go along with the great range of Ansell, Marquis and KY products they currently stock.

Rubber Personal Lubricants

Ansell product offering is growing with a further two new products.

Ansell Personal Lubricant is now in stock in plain and strawberry flavour.

Rubber will look to continue to offer new products to give new and existing customers greater choice.

Look out for new durex products in the coming weeks.

With all these new options, it looks like Christmas has come early at Discreet Condoms New Zealand.

Let's Talk About Sex

Drum roll please for November 8th. That is when the results for this years Durex Sex Survey will be out.

The Durex Global Sex Survey is understood to be the largest study of sexual behaviour with over 300,000 people taking part from 41 countries.

Scoop.co.nz caught the reaction from the Manager of Durex New Zealand.

Durex NZ Manager, Victoria Potter says with each Durex sex survey New Zealanders continue to prove that they're an active bunch -- but quantity of sex does not necessarily mean quality.

"We're looking forward to revealing this year's results. The 2004 sex survey showed that New Zealanders are very keen lovers beating the Australians in the frequency of sex stakes -- but when it comes to quality of sex, New Zealanders didn't fare too well with a third admitting they faked orgasms," says Ms Potter.

Community-level intervention program successfully delayed sexual ...

A community based program on sex education proved to increase the use of condoms.

The program was run by in the USA on lower income areas at random and was targeted at 12 to 17 year olds.

The program successfully delayed sexual debut and increased the use of condoms," said lead author Kathleen J. Sikkema, associate professor in the Division of Chronic Disease Epidemiology at the Yale School of Medicine.

The article on news-medical.net details at what was offered in the program.

Trained facilitators led sessions on HIV/STD education, skills training in avoidance and resistance of unwanted sexual activity, condom use and the ability to better self-manage risk behavior.

No glove but lotsa love

James Bond has been slammed by doctors for bedding countless women and never using a condom.

24hrs.ca points that in 20 years Bond has slept with 44 different woman and never had a baby or caught a sexually transmitted disease.

The image that Hollywood should promote is one of safe sex. With pressure from health groups will Hollywood promote safe sex, or depict the consequences of unprotected sex in the future.

24hrs points out that the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine blames Hollywood in part for the rise in unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted disease.

Undercover agent

Police in central England have found a new way to get the attention of students and young adults.

Condoms are the "in" for communicating the new theft prevention campaign.

The message is not about sex, but theft. The condoms bear the slogan "Size doesn't matter … thieves will steal your phone, laptop, iPod or car, so protect your valuables", Agence France-Presse reports.

Durex range stocked up at rubber.co.nz

Durex Sensation, Featherlite and Excita Ribbed condoms have been added to the product range at www.rubber.co.nz.

Durex condoms are one of the most well-known and trusted condom brands worldwide.

Practice safe sex with Durex. Visit rubber.co.nz to purchase condoms and for more information on these new products now!

England taxi drivers to hand out free condoms

You go out at in the weekend, meet someone nice, grab a taxi home and then remember that you have no protection? Well how about you just ask the taxi driver.

As part of a safe sex campaign in England by leading brand Trojan, taxi drivers will issue two free condoms and a flyer on request.

A recent article in the NZ Herald said,

Some 60,000 condoms will be available during Trojan's "Safe Ride Home" scheme in conjunction with Brighton-based Radio Cabs after 10.30pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Just make sure you call for the right cab!

More sex for better health

Sex-ercise, the new way to live a healthy life and reduce the risk of bad health.

Sexual intimacy, as well as making you feel good mentally, is now thought to improve your physical health also.

An article on health in the India Times:

sex actually has benefits for our physical,as well as our psychological, well being. Although not in the same class as your one hour aerobic schedule, sex does give you a workout, depending upon how vigorous it is. The reason is quite simple to find:sex, and particularly the orgasm, involves the contraction of muscles in the arms, legs and abdomen. Also, your heart and breathing rates rise when you are sexually aroused just as they do when you exert yourself on the playing field or at the gym

A condom with a kick

Durex is about to introduce a new condom to their range.

This condoms contains a chemical that helps stimulate an errection while having sexual intercourse.

This condoms is thought to promote safe sex, as men will be encouraged to wear it for the benefit of increased performance.

A tvnz.co.nz article recently said this about the new condom, which may be on sale in shops within 18 months.

By maintaining a man's performance throughout sexual intercourse, it is designed to prevent unwanted accidents.

It may also help men who find love-making with a condom a flop, and are therefore less willing to practise safe sex.

Global village

In order to promote safe sex and the use of condoms in India, they are mixing the message with their national game in order to get around a rather taboo subject.

Smh.com reports that in a fairly conservative country,

open talk about condoms is still taboo in rural areas and small towns. So in an advertisement by the National AIDS Control Organisation placed in a national daily this week, three wooden wickets set against a blue sky are covered by condoms with a caption reading: "Save your wicket from unwanted googlies of life."

Rubbers are free to cops

British cops helping out to identify bodies and clean up in wake of the Asian tsunami were supplied with condoms as part of the survival packs for the exercise.

Thesun.co.uk points out that

The Met insisted a pack of 12 rubbers were in welfare packs to stop cops catching the HIV virus.

We thought it was a joke. Some single lads have taken advantage. But married guys had a hard time explaining to wives the condoms were part of the kit.

Where Are the Femidoms?

rubber.co.nz offers them for sale on the website. Femidoms are female condoms that the woman puts in place before having sex.

A Health Director in Africa is questioning the lack of promotion and availability of female condoms in health centres in the area.

Reported in allafrica.com, Elizabeth Lottering said

though male condoms were available at all health and distribution outlets, this was not the case with femidoms.

Though she could not say how many thousands of condoms are distributed on a yearly basis in the Erongo Region, to date the Ministry has not yet started to manufacture female condoms.

I think this lack of recognition is a worldwide issue. May be in the next few years demand for the Femidom will increase, they will be a permanent fixture in health centres and retail shops.

Condoms used to woo young voters

An new use for condoms has been found. Now only do they protect, but now they also promote.

The NZ Herald looked at the latest from the political trenches.

Young Labour is giving out condoms with the slogan "Be safe with Labour" and on the other side "Don't get screwed by National".

The group will give away 1000 of the advertisements to students during the university's mid-year orientation events next week.

Young Labour president Conor Roberts described the condoms as "mini-billboards".

taipeitimes.com news

Around 40,000 prostitutes will offer their services to football fans at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, according to experts. Supporters from across the globe will flock to watch their teams in action at the World Cup, running from June 9 to July 9, offering a bigger market for prostitutes to exploit. Cologne and Dortmund, two of the host cities for the World Cup, have even erected a number of wooden "sex huts" for the football showpiece with condoms and showers at hand. Prostitution was legalized in Germany in 2001 but only in designated areas.

Well, at least they are supplying condoms!

Durex Dickerations

Is this the next big thing?

This site is well worth the visit. Follow the link above to see Durex Dickerations.

Dickerations are themed outfits for your penis. From a formal tux, to a superhero cape, this site has a great selection.

Check it out!

Team working on birth control for men

A team of researchers in the USA are working to try and find a form of birth control for men.

Woman have had the pill available to them since the 1960's and to this date the only two methods available for men is to use condoms, or sterilisation.

The question women will ask is how can they be sure the man is taking the form of contraception properly. 100% effective is the goal of the researchers, but that will only work if it is taken as per the instructions.

The changing world of hotel mini-bars

A recent article from the Chicago Tribune on Mini-bars looks at how Mini-bars have evolved over the years. Here is what they have found some Mini-bars are now stocking;

Mini-bars have come a long way since the '70s. You can still find peanuts, chips and cookies as well as the usual beverages. But a few hotel minds who think outside the traditional box have added some untraditional items to the mix: condoms, gels, lubricants, massage oils and canned oxygen, to name a few.

Fancy that, go to a hotel with your family and have this line up in your mini-bar. Well, at least you dont have to go to the local store for these items now.

Let's Get Ready To Rumble! Sex Survey Begins...

The Durex Global Sex Survey is underway and results will be released in November.
Last year over 41 countries participated in the survey to see which ruled the bedroom.

As well as seeing who does it the most, the survey also reveals useful information on contraception use.

Scoop.co.nz looks at the start of this year's survey, and reviewed New Zealand's sex survey results from last year.

Kiwis' responses last year revealed unsafe sex had increased, with 57% admitting to having had unsafe sex (up 20% from 2003) -- giving New Zealand the third highest rate of unsafe sex in the world.

In 2004, respondents also reported on their favourite sexual experiences, and what and who turns them on. While only 30% of Kiwis said they orgasm every time, they were still getting in the sack more than most countries -- having sex on average 114 times per year, and beating the Aussies on 103 times.

Roll on November to see how we stack up to the rest of the world when it comes to sex.

Condom Ads Hit Network TV

On the first of June history was made in the United States when commercials for condoms were broadcast during prime-time viewing.

Condom advertising has in the past been banished to late-night hours or cable but recently television airwaves have become more open to products dealing with sexual health.

The ads have a clear message in order to be safe, use a condom every time or don't have sex at all.

Brazil: Promoting Abstinence Ineffective Against AIDS

The Bush administration's AIDS programs follow the "ABC" approach, which stands for "Abstinence, Be faithful and use Condoms." A recent study in Uganda said the abstinence part of that approach could not explain the drop in AIDS incidence there and the researchers suggested it was condom use.

Condom shower for NSW town

An American shop has come to the aid of a small NSW town and will shower it with free condoms after hearing the local chemist refused to stock condoms as a contraceptive.

The only pharmacy in one of the small towns in NSW won’t sell condoms and a recent study showed it had one of the highest teenage birth rates in the state.

Marquis Supalite $7.95 for month of April 2005

Marquis condoms have arrived to Nextday and to celebrate we are running an opening special.

For the month of April 2005 all Marquis Supalite Condom packs of 12 will be only $7.95. Thats a huge saving so log on today and buy your condoms from Discreet Condoms New Zealand.

Marquis Condoms Product Range

Nextday have added the Marquis condom range to the condom selling website Discreet Condoms New Zealand. Now you will be able to purchase this range online and have them shipped discreetly to your doorstep.

The Marquis range includes: Titillata, Selecta, Protecta, Sensolite, Conforma and Supalite.

Ansell Condom Range

Discreet Condoms New Zealand has extended its Ansell Condom Range. New Products are from the Ansell Xtra Pleasure line.
Mutual Sensation, Luxuriously Lubricated, Sensual Moods and Nuda are now available for purchase online at Discreet Condoms New Zealand.

Best Seller: Ansell Assorted Condoms (12)

Ansell Assorted Condoms hung on to a slim advantage to record best seller status for www.rubber.co.nz in January.

Followed close behind were Ansells Intensity Condoms which is part of the Contempo range.

Ansell finishes One Two for January sales in New Zealand for www.rubber.co.nz with Durex Confidence coming in third.

Robber who went for condoms

A masked armed robber who may be a sex maniac took four cartons of condoms costing RM13.80 per sachet, Dunhill cigarettes and RM200 cash from the 7-Eleven convenient store at Damai, Luyang, early Friday.

KY Ultra Gel

www.rubber.co.nz is now selling KY Ultra Gel online.

Log in and have it couriered to your door step.

* Always use a new condom each time you have sex.

* Practice, Practice, Practice. Putting on a condom is easy when you get the hang of it. See the in-packet instructions for correct technique is putting on a condom.

* To add spice to your love life, try ribbed, shaped and flavoured condoms.

* Check the expiry date on the packet.

* Carry a condom with you. Don't be embarrassed be responsible.

* Use a condom, not only can it protect you from the chance of becoming pregnant, it can also prevent the possibility of Sexually Transmitted Infections. Condoms are the only form of contraception that offer both these from of protection.