Posts Tagged 'condoms'
Morehouse graduate Jason K. Panda is in the business of safe sex
By A.R. Shaw | April 3, 2020 | 0
Jason K. Panda, the owner of b condoms, saw a need to help people in his community improve their sexual health. So, after nine years of practicing law, the Morehouse College graduate decided to create b condoms, the only Black-owned condom company in the United States. Panda, who is originally Brockton, Massachusetts, recently shared his…
Why safe sex is the only option while chilling with your quarantine bae
By A.R. Shaw | March 27, 2020 | 0
For weeks, most of the nation has been asked to practice social distancing, staying at least six feet from others, to stay safe and lessen the spread of the COVID-19 virus. However, in the hardest-hit parts of the country, people have been told to self-quarantine inside their homes. Faced with the idea of spending so…
Issa Rae fans outraged condom use not promoted on 'Insecure'
By Jonell Whitt | August 15, 2017 | 5
Issa Rae's fans sounded off on Black Twitter after last night's episode; in particular, after the scene where Lawrence finished a threesome with two random White girls he met at the grocery store. What's interesting is although there have been questions the past few episodes about condoms, last night seemed extreme. This is the first…
v: Amber Rose talks condoms, sex and importance of knowing HIV status at CAU
By Tigner | April 21, 2017 | 0
Amber Rose, America's social media powerhouse, visited the students of Clark Atlanta University where she talked about condoms, sex and the importance of knowing one's HIV status. Do you know your status?
Official explains why county gave 3,000 condoms to #ATLOrgy party
Today is the birthday of the latest person to hit social media stardom, Cidney "Total Liberation" Green, who turns 27. She became infamous on Black Twitter when it was announced that her party would be a slumber party geared toward swingers in a safe setting. Soon the hashtag ATLOrgy was born and comments were hilarious and…
Ex-stripper shoplifts at Wal-Mart, attacks security guard
By Mo Barnes | January 12, 2016 | 2
Shopping at the Walmart can be an adventure in many parts of the country. From the fashion challenged to the downright crazy, there are many strange but true stories that seem to always be in the news. Take for example the case of Carolynn Wright and the Walmart in Myrtle Beach, SC. She was observed…
Man to serve 20 years in prison for exposing women to HIV
Antonio Bacon, 23, of Savannah will have to serve time in jail for exposing women to HIV. According to reports by Savannah Morning News, Bacon had sex with four women without informing them of his HIV status. One was a 15-year-old girl. Prosecutors said Bacon had sex with the women in 2012 and 2013.…
STD rates increased by the use of Facebook and Instagram, report says
By A.R. Shaw | July 15, 2014 | 2
The rates of sexually transmitted diseases have increased in California. According to a report by the California Department of Public Health, gonorrhea rates have increased by 13 percent and syphilis by 18 percent. However, one social media expert believes the rise in STD rates is related to the rise in people who communicate on social media.…
Mother with syphilis says hospital employees posted her STD diagnosis on Facebook
By A.R. Shaw | June 5, 2014 | 2
A mother who contracted syphilis says that her private information was placed on Facebook by employees at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati. According to WLWT, the woman said she was treated for the STD in 2013 and discovered that her health records were made available online shortly after the diagnosis. A screen shot of her…
10 states where it's easiest to catch an STD
By A.R. Shaw | May 19, 2014 | 4
Although millions of dollars are spent each year to promote safe sex, the rate of sexually transmitted diseases continue to rise across the country. According to the CDC, individuals between the ages of 15 and 24 represent half of the new STD cases. Women under 25 are recommended to be tested for chlamydia every year.…
Indiana Pacer Paul George responds to stripper claims
By R. Hawkins | February 8, 2014 | 0
Earlier this week, rumors circulated that Indiana Pacer Paul George has joined the likes of Dwyane Wade and Ludacris by impregnating his side chick while in a long-term relationship (with a gorgeous volleyball player from the University of Florida). According to reports, the NBA All-star impregnated Daniela, a former stripper, while dating the daughter of LA…
Cha-ching! NBA baller Paul George's stripper trouble may cost him love
By A.R. Shaw | February 6, 2014 | 3
NBA All-Star Paul George could join Dwyane Wade and Ludacris by becoming the next celebrity to impregnate his sidepiece while in a long-term relationship. According to a report by Baller Alert, George impregnated a stripper, Daniela, while dating Doc Rivers' daughter. George apparently began seeing Daniela during the summer of 2013. However, George was also…
Porn star attempted to shoot sex scene after receiving HIV-positive test results
A male porn star in Southern California attempted to shoot a sex scene with a female actress after learning of his HIV-postive status. According to reports by Radar Online, the unidentified porn star tested positive for HIV on Dec. 3. Once his status was revealed, the porn industry was forced to shut down and his…
Model sues man for $5 million after contracting herpes during unprotected sex
By A.R. Shaw | November 1, 2013 | 2
A 43-year-old model who resides in the SOHO section of New York is suing her ex-boyfriend who she claims gave her herpes. According to the New York Post, the woman dated businessman William Lerner, 57, for several months after the two met at an art gallery in 2012. Lerner, who owns Imperial Parking Systems, began…
Deadly superbug form of gonorrhea and 4 ways to protect yourself
By Aziah Bazemore | May 7, 2013 | 0
There is a new "superbug" as many people are calling it, which is actually a new strain of gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium; it grows very fast in warm, wet places of the reproductive tract like the cervix or uterus. According to the CDC about 820,000 people in the United…
Uncle Luke donating 5,000 condoms to promote safe sex
By Stereo Williams | April 24, 2013 | 0
Luke is partnering with b Condoms to address the spread of STDs and teen pregnancy.
Andre 'Gangsta of Love' Davis Convicted of 14 Felonious Assaults Against Women: HIV Positive
By Kathleen Cross | December 5, 2011 | 1
One of the most dangerous myths about HIV/AIDS is that you can tell by looking at someone if they are infected. Contrary to what many people think, the HIV virus can invade the blood stream of the beautiful, the rich, the healthy-looking and even the self-proclaimed "Sexy Sensation." In a case that proves beyond a…
5 Things Every Black Woman Should Do on Dec. 1 (World AIDS Day)
By Kathleen Cross | November 30, 2011 | 0
Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day, a day on which all of us are asked to help raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, and to create a sense of urgency about preventing, treating and curing this deadly disease. Unless you have been living in a bubble, you are probably already aware of the startling statistic that more…
Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing 2 Women and Exposing 9 Others to HIV
By A.R. Shaw | August 5, 2011 | 2
Johnson Aziga will likely die in jail. The 54-year-old Ontario, Canada, resident practiced inhumane negligence by having unprotected sex with 11 women without disclosing his HIV positive status. Two of the women who he was intimate with died, and five others were infected with HIV. According to the Vancouver Sun, an Ontario judge ruled that…
Gonorrhea Super Bug Discovered; Ways to Protect Yourself and Your Sexual Partner
The risk of having unsafe sex has just increased. According to a report by Reuters, scientists have discovered a new form of gonorrhea in Japan that is resistant to all antibiotics that are used to treat the disease. Known as H041, the disease could become a worldwide epidemic if scientists are unable to find a way to eliminate its…