National HIV Testing Day coming June 27th!

June 27th is National HIV Testing Day! Founded in 1995 by National Association of People With AIDS  (NAPWA), this event is supported by prevention agencies across the U.S. If you are not already doing so, take action now to plan on using this national campaign to support your local testing. Lots of resources available from NAPWA, CDC, Kaiser Foundation, and others. Visit our National HIV Prevention Days page for condoms specially labeled and National HIV Testing Day items. The website www.hivtest.org provides a ready search for available testing locations based on your zip code.

Kasier Family Foundation has announced the 2011 campaign "BE GREATER THAN AIDS: GET YOURSELF TESTED!".  “Greater Than AIDS and GYT: Get Yourself Tested, two leading national campaigns committed to reducing the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, are teaming up for a second year to encourage Americans to get tested and know their status.

The Kaiser Family Foundation is a non-profit private operating foundation, based in Menlo Park, California, dedicated to producing and communicating the best possible information, research and analysis on health issues.

Durex prices going up!

Durex prices going up! 

The makers of Durex brand condoms will no longer offer discount pricing to non-profit agencies, beginning July 5th! While Durex condoms will still be available, the new pricing is in the $.30/condom range.

This represents a four-fold price increase!

We are working closely with the makers of Durex to provide a smooth transition to the new price structure. We know most programs accustomed to the Durex line cannot absorb this enormous price increase. We offer many quality condom alternatives.

Total Access Group is the preeminent supplier of quality condoms to CBO’s at the lowest possible prices. We will assist you in every possible way through this transition. 

Call us to learn more: 800-320-3716   * 714-259-9200

Visit our Durex page...

Place an order...

State of Texas Female Condom Training session has room May 16th

The Female Health Company is conducting a training session in Texas May 16th, and there is still room to join in! They asked us to make this available, anyone interested in participating should contact Rebecca at the Female Health Co (rebecca@femalehealthcompany.com).   They also have a lot of resources at www.fc2.us.com. At Total Access Group we have seen and heard about how good this training really is. REALLY effective! Developed over a period of years, this is also a lot of fun too, so go if you have a chance!

Date: Monday afternoon, May 16, 2011

Times:

• Lunch will be available at 1:00pm.
• Training will begin promptly at 1:30pm
• Plan to be in class until 5pm.

Location:

• Room 1102 (Training Room), Bldg. 636, Austin State Hospital Campus (HIV/STD Program Offices), Austin, TX
• There is an entrance to the campus at 41st St/Guadalupe and another entrance on 45th Street
• Directions to the campus and a map of the campus: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/visitor/default.shtm#45th (Look for the directions for the 45th St Offices)

Because our facilitator was willing to repeat the morning session (thanks again Cora!!), it doubled our capacity and there is still room for more participants in the afternoon. If you are aware of others who may wish to attend, please let me know before Tuesday, May 10.

Feel free to contact me with any questions. We will see you there!

Mary

Mary Chapman McIntosh, M.Ed.

Training Specialist

Targeted Prevention and Interventions Team HIV/STD Prevention and Care Branch Texas Department of State Health Services

(512) 533-3017 /  mary.mcintosh@dshs.state.tx.us

NEW

ID Stimulating Gel for her

 

 Intense, Ground Shaking Sensation!

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  Available in

MILD or WILD

 

With ID Stimulating Gel for her, women will experience clitoral stimulation accompanied by intensity that has never been imaginable. With its unique blend of natural aphrodisiac ingredients, a small drop and she will quickly experience a unique warming sensation and intense arousal.

This product plays a role in education and prevention efforts by addressing women’s needs, empowering women to communicate with their partner openly.

 

ID Stimulating Gel for her also makes a great incentive for HIV / STD testing.

More condoms needed on campus!

If you read the recent article published by USA TODAY “More college 'hookups,' but more virgins, too” (By Sharon Jayson, 03/30/2011), then the obvious conclusion and next step is to make sure condoms are readily available on campus’s everywhere. This is a sexually active population group that revolves around the campus.  Most colleges have some form of safer-sex education as part of the student services or health services. Some campuses make condoms an open conversation, some keep it a secret. The frequency of hookups taking place, as described in this USA TODAY article, just highlights that campus condoms need to be part of the open conversation, and readily available in all campus environments.

New Condom Appears Nearing approval in Europe - WSJ

New Condom Nears Approval

 published by the Wall Street Journal April 20, 20100

By TOMMY STUBBINGTON

Excerpt: LONDON—A new erection-enhancing condom product, dubbed "Viagra for condoms," is nearing regulatory approval and could be on sale in Europe by the end of the year.
Analysts say the condoms, which contain a gel that helps men maintain a firmer erection for a longer time, could have a significant impact on the condom market, where innovation is rare and patent-protected inventions are infrequent.
The product could also provide a boost to Durex, the world's top-selling condom brand, not least in the U.S., where Durex has struggled to gain a sizable market share...Read the article

Total Access Group Comment: The Durex brand, with it's wide choice of condoms in bulk, is widely used condom in prevention and public health in the U.S.. We are glad Durex's new owner will  push condom innovation! They already have the Durex Performax with desensitizing lubricant on the inside of the condom. We look forward to Durex gaining approval in the U.S. for this new condom they call the CSD500.

So you do not have to wait, the way to add stimulation today to condom use is by adding a stimulating lubricant. Good choices are ID Pleasure Lubricant, as well as the New ID Stimulating Gel. The ID Stimulating Gel just hit retail shelves this month, and we are launching it in public health next week!

Housing Works Blog: Wanna Get Intimate? Sign Here, Please.

Excerpt:  "He’s at ease until it’s time for the first kiss—that’s when he leans in, pulls out the document and asks the object of his affection to sign, indicating he’s shared that he has HIV.
That piece of paper, he believes, could save him from years behind bars if a partner ever alleges that he didn’t disclose his status. He carries it everywhere."
 
Read the full article: http://www.housingworks.org/blogs/detail/documentation-of-hiv-disclosure-increases/
posted to Housing Works Blog by Julie Turkewitz.

We think this article is a good reflection of some of the many issues that are present in HIV prevention, all of which need more funding and development. Meanwhile, keep promoting the use of a condom every time!