F.D.A. Grants the First Condom Approval for Anal Sex

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F.D.A. Grants the First Condom Approval for Anal Sex
The New York Times

For the first time, U.S. regulators have officially authorized a condom to be used for anal sex, not just vaginal sex.

The decision, announced by the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday, has long been sought by sexual health experts, who said it could encourage more people who engage in anal sex to use condoms to protect themselves against H.I.V. and other sexually transmitted infections.

The risk of sexually transmitted diseases is “significantly higher” during anal sex than vaginal sex, an F.D.A. official said Wednesday. But until now, there has not been enough data to show that condoms are safe and effective during anal sex.

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Honestly, I hadn't realized we weren't there already, but better late than never.

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1. When I read this the other day

I was sort of befuddled too. They've been recommended for anal sex for a long time. It's a good thing I guess that it is now being officially recognized by the FDA (although Republicans have run the agency for 12 years of the last 22, so, I guess I shouldn't be surprised that it's taken awhile. Neither the Bush II or Trump (mis-)administrations would ever recommend them of course. Some Republicans now would have it all outlawed.