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Australians are having less sex now than they were 10 years ago. Sexual activity has been on the decline during the past decade in every age group
except among those aged 16-19, according to the Ansell International Condom Report 2000.
This is not surprising given that 10 per cent of this age group also rate sex as the most important thing in their lives.
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* Australian men and women are having less sex than they were a decade ago. In 1991, 87.3 per cent of men and women were sexually active
compared with 84.8 per cent in 2000. However, our libidos may again be on the rise with a slight increase on last yearıs low of 83.5 per cent of all
adults reporting that they were sexually active.
* Upwardly mobile types aged 25-34 are experiencing the most continuous downward trend in sexual activity from 93.9 per cent last year to only 85.4
per cent in 2000. In 1994, 91.7 per cent of this age group were sexually active.
* It comes as no surprise that the 16-19 age group has experienced a substantial rise in the level of sexual activity during the past 12 months from
66.3 per cent last year to 79 per cent this year. Ten per cent of this age group rate sex as the most important thing in their lives.
* The level of sexual activity in people aged 20-24 has remained relatively constant during the past five years. In 1995, 86.2 per cent of 20-24 year
olds were sexually active compared with 83.8 per cent in 2000. Condom usage
* The Ansell International Condom Report 2000 shows an 11.7% growth in number of people trialing condoms over the past 10 years.
* This 10-year trend also points to a 22.6 per cent increase in current usage of condoms (i.e., used a condom in the past three months).
* Disturbingly, the study shows declining condom use by people aged 20-34, particularly in the 20-24 age group. In the past year, condom usage by
20-24 year olds has fallen from 43.7 per cent to 29.5 per cent. It may be that this age group has become complacent about safe sex practices.
* On a positive note, there is increasing condom usage among people in the 35-49 and 16-19 age groups.
* The safe sex message has reached the sexually active 16-19 year age group where condom usage has increased from 45 per cent to 54.7 per cent
in the past 12 months.
* Women have also taken on the safe sex message with gusto. The report shows a 10 per cent increase in the number of women insisting her
partners use condoms to 44 per cent over the past 10 years.
* Currently, regular condom users aged 16-49 use a condom an average of 4.7 times a month.
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Anne Casey, 25
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Petra Michaels, 21
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Sally Lewis, 26
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Ansell Checkmate
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Ansell Checkmate
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Ansell Checkmate
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This
condom irritated me a little afterward, I felt like all my natural
lubrication had gone. It was really good for sensation as it was so thin,
but lubricant smelt like olive oil.
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Mr
average in a condom. Mmmm. It was okay, but what can you say? It is just
a condom - so for conservative folks or those who like the name, buy it.
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It
smelled really rubbery and looked really boring, but then that's
probably the package. At least it was easy to get out, but then it was
fairly ordinary, overall.
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Glyde Vanilla
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Glyde Vanilla
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Glyde Vanilla
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I
really loved the smell, which was quite natural and kind of sexy. The
condom fit well and felt fine inside me; it didn't break and I could
hardly feel it-great! Trustworthy and fun.
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This
made me think of milkshakes and the package was funny, but I liked it. I
would only use it occasionally because I like to smell my own smells,
though it worked fine.
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Yummy
smell and it even tasted okay. I liked it a lot and I'd definitely make
it a part of my repertoire. Would be great on hot, sunny summer
afternoons...
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Durex Excita
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Durex Excita
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Durex Excita
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This
is a good condom too; it was well-lubricated and I had no irritation
afterwards, and no weird rubbery odours were wafting about. It felt
fantastic-a bit more of a thrill with this !
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This
was amazing, sort of like having a vibrator or something attached to
your boyfriend - the little ridges made me get right off. It went on
easily, didn't break and felt really slidey.
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The
feel of this distracted me before I got into it; it would be really
satisfying on a second try because then Id know what to expect. I
thought it could do with a little bit more lubricant.
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Glyde Ultra
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Glyde Ultra
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Glyde Ultra
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This
was excellently lubricated and I really like that - the lubricant didn't
smell or go funny or look horrible. The fit was good and we had great
sex. No trouble getting it on (or off).
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I
like a wet session, so this was great. Sometimes it can take me a bit of
time to get worked up, so this is good for quickies or for middle of the
night wake up sessions !
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This
I really liked as it was extremely lubricated, which I found really
exciting and dulled completely the feeling of the condom. My man he
liked the feeling of the wetness, too.
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Glyde Wildberry
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Glyde Black
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Glyde Wildberry
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I liked everything about this one except the smell-maybe I'm just not a novelty
condom person. It smelt nice, but I was worried it would irritate me
afterwards (it didn't).
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Again,
another top opportunity to fantasise, so off we went. I don't know how
long my boyfriend could cope with me pretending he's a gorgeous black
man. Not for every week.
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Didn't
do that much for me, but my partner loved the flavour (he went down on
me during sex). It's nice and natural feeling, and lasted through a long
session, so thumbs up.
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Anne's Pick:
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Petra's
Pick:
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Sally's
Pick:
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Glyde Vanilla
"Sexy, Trustworthy and fun."
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Durex Excita
"Like having a vibrating boyfriend."
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Glyde Ultra
"My man liked the feeling of wetness."
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Extra-large condoms can prevent accidents We've always thought "extra-large" condoms were like $100 bills: Most guys carry them only to show off.
But a year long study at La Trobe University in Australia found that men with slightly thicker (not longer) penises may actually need larger condoms.
Of the 184 men studied, those whose penises had a circumference greater than 6 inches (5.2 inches was average) were three times more likely to break regular condoms during sex than the men with thinner penises were.
"One size does not fit all," says Anthony Smith, Ph.D., author of the study. "Condoms must fit snugly enough to stay on, but they shouldn't be overstretched."
To find your girth, wrap a cloth measuring tape around your erect penis 1 inch up from the base. If the measurement is more than 5 1/4 inches, you should try a larger condom.
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London: Some of the world's oldest surviving modern-style
condoms were unveiled for the first time in London at the weekend, and their
size is puzzling historians.
The 350-year-old sheaths are made of animal intestine with a
ribbon sewn into the open end so they could be drawn tightly to secure them in
place, and are finely stitched together at the closed end.
But using them was hardly an act of spontaneity for 17th century
lovers they had to be softened in warm milk overnight before use.
The condoms - which historians believe have been used, maybe
more than once - were discovered in the latrine of a tower at Dudley Castle in
central England during an excavation in the mid-1980s.
Also on display at the British Museum is a pair of 18th century
condoms made of the same material. They were put on show at the start of
National Science Week.
What is puzzling historians is that the 17th century condoms are
about 18.5 millimetres narrower than modern versions and the 18th century
examples are about 11.5 millimetres wider. Also surprising is the fact that the
pre-industrial prophylactics are as thin as they are today.
Although made of a natural material, the older condoms were well
preserved in an airtight environment because the latrine was sealed when the
castle was attacked during the English Civil War halfway through the 17th
century.
British Museum expert Mr David Gaimster said the condoms were
designed for gentlemen using brothels to stop them getting venereal diseases.
Syphilis was rife in the 17th and 18th centuries.
They were probably very expensive as they were hand-made
and designed for re-use. The condoms are like paper, completely desiccated and
had to be softened overnight in warm milk to prepare them for use," he
said.
The museum says the only other known antique condoms, dating
from 1813, are kept in a museum in Sweden.
Agence France-Presse
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Cover your stump before you hump.
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Before you attack her, wrap your whacker.
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Don't be silly, protect your willy.
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When in doubt, shroud your spout.
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Don't be a loner, cover your boner.
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You can't go wrong, if you shield your dong.
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If your not going to sack it, go home and whack it.
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If you think she's spunky, cover your monkey.
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If you slip between her thighs, condomize.
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It will be sweeter if you wrap your peter.
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She won't get sick, if you wrap your dick.
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If you go into heat, package your meat.
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While your undressing venus, dress up your penis.
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When you take off her pants and blouse, suit up your mouse.
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Especially in December, gift wrap your member.
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Never ever deck her, with an unwrapped pecker.
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Don't be a fool, vulcanize your tool.
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The right selection, is to protect your erection.
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Wrap it in foil, before checking her oil.
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A crank with armour, will never harm her.
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If you really love her, wear a cover.
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Don't make a mistake, cover your snake.
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Sex is cleaner with a packaged wiener.
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If you can't shield your rocket, leave it in your pocket.
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No glove, No love.
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