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What You Need to Know About Latex Condoms and Sexual Health Safety

--- Latex Condoms :What You Should Know About Their Effectiveness, Safety and Efficiency Latex condoms are the most widely used male contraceptive method globally and remain a key tool in preventing unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), health experts say. Made from natural rubber latex, the condoms act as a physical barrier during sexual intercourse, preventing sperm from entering the vagina and reducing the transmission of infections spread through bodily fluids. How Effective Are Latex Condoms? When used correctly and consistently, latex condoms are up to 98 per cent effective in preventing pregnancy. However, with typical use—often affected by improper application or inconsistent use—the effectiveness drops to about 85 per cent, according to public health studies. In terms of disease prevention, latex condoms significantly reduce the risk of contracting HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis. Although they are less effective against skin-to-skin infecti...

Rivers Assembly Suspends Sitting Amid Alleged Plot to Remove Speaker Amaewhule

Rivers Assembly Shelves Sitting Amid Rumoured Plot to Remove Speaker Amaewhule The drama in Rivers politics just entered a new episode. The State Assembly has abruptly shelved its planned sitting after reports surfaced that some lawmakers were plotting to remove Speaker Martin Amaewhule. It appears that those who were busy threatening impeachment yesterday are suddenly tasting a bit of their own medicine today. When you play politics of fear and loyalty tests, there’s always a day your own camp begins to whisper. The Speaker who once bragged about “having the numbers” is now watching those same numbers scatter like students in an exam hall. Many lawmakers are reportedly tired of being used as attack dogs in a war that has no clear reward except embarrassment. Meanwhile, Governor Fubara looks unbothered, almost enjoying the movie as camps clash, alliances shift, and Wike’s political students begin to question the scripts they were given. Rivers politics is no longer chess. It has becom...