AIDS Update, Volume 8, Number 2, February 1993 Page: 12
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February 1993
How To Choose Condoms
Begun in 1978 by students at the cam-
pusof UC-Berkeley,NationalCondom
Week (NCW) now involves over 350
universities, AIDS/STD education or-
ganizations, family planning clinics, and
pharmacies across the U.S. and Canada
that sponsor NCW events.Although the impactofNCWhasgrown
enormously, the initial philosophy re-
mains the same, a unique approach of
education through humor. Upbeat
images make people smile. They break
the tension and help people join the
condom bandwagon. VBy Jamie Schield, Education Manager
Condoms are not all the same. Not the
same size and not the same color, feel,
taste, or smell. They are like trying on
shoes or buying a car - you'll be most
pleased with one that not only fits right,
but also appeals to your senses.
How do you find a condom that's right
for you? Try different ones. Compare.
Experiment. Use 'em.
The best way to educate yourself is
having a bunch of different brands that
you compare with each other. If you are
blessed with an adventurous partner,
this is something the two of you can do
together. Otherwise, do it on your own
in private. Make your evaluations, de-
termine what you like, and then select
your favorite. Whether this is a sexual
situation is optional. While part of the
process, optimally, is putting one on,
both men and women can learn a lot
about condoms with fingertips, eyes,
nose, and tongue.
What about lubrication? Using
prelubicated condoms is largely a mat-
ter of personal choice. Lubricated
condoms don'tbreak as frequently, and
have a moist feeling on the skin. How-ever, some can be gooey, slimy, or taste
terrible.
Some people prefer dry condoms for a
few advantages. The dry latex clings
and stays on better, and has little offen-
sive taste. If you want to use condoms
for oral sex, you might prefer dry, and
then add your own lube before penetra-
tion.
A few brands are lubricated with a
spermicide, such as nonoxynol-9. It is a
mild detergent which kills the sperm
and germs on contact. This spermicide
can provide some back-up protection in
case the condom spills, leaks, or breaks.
Some people experience allergic reac-
tions to nonoxynol-9 and, for them, it is
advisable to use condoms without the
spermicide.
Foran entertaining and educational look
at condoms, stop by the Resource Cen-
ter Education Department offices and
view the Condom-O-Rama boards. A
variety of condoms are on display to
help you make your choices.
In any case, find your favorite and
use it! VEducation Training
WorkshopsThe year 1992 ended with a retreat by
the education staff and long time edu-
cationvolunteer Anna Koetting. Among
the many things reviewed at the retreat
were the many trainings offered by the
AIDS Resource Center. We poured
over 500 evaluations of programs, dis-
cussed areas of need, and came up with
some exciting programs for 1993.
The Truth About AIDS,
Pass It On
(aka Truth Training)
Completely revamped for 1993. In ad-
dition to a new and more interactive
risk reduction/safe sex portion, we have
added more informationaboutdiscrimi-
nation, politicsand how they effectyou.
The seminar is still 3 hours long
and will be offered every second
and fourth Wednesday of the month
from 6:30 - 10:00PM. [February 10
and 241. Advance registration is
requested but not required. There
is no charge.
Volunteer Orientation
For persons wishing to become in-
volved as a volunteer at the AIDS
Resource Center, Food Pantry or
Nelson-Tebedo Community Clinic.
Offered on the Thursday following
the Truth Training [February 11
and 251. The time of the session hasbeen increased to be from 6:30 -
9:00PM. Advance registration is re-
quested but not required. There is no
charge.
Upcoming Special Workshops include:
Educator's Boot Camp
This is an excellent day-long training
workshop for those wishing to have
more in-depth information on HIV and
AIDS or to become involved with the
Education Department volunteer pro-
grams. The Boot Camp takes place on
Saturday, January 30 from 10:00 - 4:00.
Advance registration is required. There
is no charge. Lunch is served.
Foreplay
Direct,explicit,hot,interactiveand no-beat-
ing-around-the-bushsafesexeducation. Put
onbytheguysintheKeepingIt U program.
Thisisamustforallgaymen. Thisisa must
for anyeducator. Thisisa must for anyone
havingsex. Saturday, February27,11:00AM
- 4:30M. Advance registration is required
and there is no charge. Lunch is served.
Through out the year, we will keep
you informed of workshops and
trainings. All take place at the AIDS
Resource Center, 2701 Reagan at
Brown, Dallas. (214) 521-5124 for
more information or registration. VPage 12
KEEPING I P~
PRACTICE SAFE SEXnosxe ce
It's the training you have been waiting for!
It's the training everyone will be talking about!
It's the training where all we talk about is SEX!
- Keeping It UP presents: '
KeepingfIt UPvolunteer training!
Keeping It UP's goals have always been to provide Gay men with the latest
information and education on Safe Sex that is hot, sex positive and Gay
positive. We have been sucessful through many dedicated and
hardworking volunteers. Now, here is your chance to get involved!
This will be a very interactive training session for Gay men covering the
manytopicssurroundinghowto talkaboutSafeSex, the latest information
on Safe Sex, and information on the many outreaches of Keeping It UP.
Come ready to have fun, talk, and learn!
Saturday, February 27t,
11:00AM - 4:30PM c
Gay and Lesbian Community Center
2701 Reagan
Admission is free.
Lunch will be served.
Please call for a reservation,
space is limited.
(214) 521-5124
Keeping It Up also hosts a regular weekly meeting called The Latex
Support Group. It is held every Tuesday, 7:00PM, at the Gay and
Lesbian Community Center. We hope to see you there.
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