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Condoms -do they fail? Or do you? (2)
Have you not used lubricating gel before?” Baako and Amina looked at each other. “Well, we have tried baby oil…” “And Vaseline…” “But not cooking oil?” I teased. We all laughed. “Lubricating gel is very useful as it reduces friction and stops the condom from tearing. The type of lubricant is very important though. AllContinue reading “Condoms -do they fail? Or do you? (2)” Read more
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Condoms – do they fail? Or do you? (1)
So Baako decided they would give condoms another try even though Amina wanted to try something else. If you haven’t met Amina, you can find out about her here and here “Condoms are very effective at preventing pregnancy. If used correctly, only two women out of 100 will get pregnant in one year.“ “So were we just oneContinue reading “Condoms – do they fail? Or do you? (1)” Read more
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HIV? Me? No, I’m married! (3)
“We are offering all newly registered patients the chance to have the test.” “But why?” he asked again, suspiciously. “It is regarded as good medical practice to do this. People who have HIV or Hepatitis may not show any signs until the disease is very advanced. If any of the tests are positive, then the person can benefit from treatmentContinue reading “HIV? Me? No, I’m married! (3)” Read more
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HIV? Me? No, I’m married! (2)
After Mma left, I sat thinking. It all started coming back to me. It must have been like eighteen months ago or more that Mma and her children had come to register at the surgery having recently moved into the area from Africa. She had told me then that they had come overseas due toContinue reading “HIV? Me? No, I’m married! (2)” Read more
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HIV? Me? No, I am married!
Mma looked at me her eyes filled with tears. She was so overcome with emotion that she could hardly speak. I had to look down as I felt my own tears gathering behind my eyelids. I must remain professional. I must not get drawn in. “Doctor, are you sure? Are you sure this is myContinue reading “HIV? Me? No, I am married!” Read more
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A Challenge to Black Men.
Massive thanks to all who participated in our poll on contraception. Your involvement makes your feelings clear and once we know what our feelings are, we can change them in positive ways. Never forget that you have a voice and ‘We must be the change we wish to see in the world’ – Gandhi. So pleaseContinue reading “A Challenge to Black Men.” Read more