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Healthy Breakfast on the Run

By Erin Hartigan
12/11/07
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When the alarm is blaring on Monday morning, the choice between snoozing for an extra 10 minutes and getting up to make breakfast isn’t a tough one. Sleep wins every time. But Michael Jordan might not have become a champion without his Breakfast Club, and I’m betting

Dealing with Condom Malfunctions

By Karen Keller
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Quick Tips

  1. Don’t panic – Broken condoms seem a lot more common than the manufacturers would have you believe, and there are plenty of remedies. Just act within 72 hours of the emergency.
  2. Know your options – The three most popular options include regular birth control pills, Plan B (aka “the morning after pill”), and an intrauterine device. Only Plan B is over the counter.
  3. Is this an abortion? – None of the morning after solutions induce abortions, they only prevent egg fertilization. If it’s been more than 72 hours, call a doctor for other solutions.
  4. STDs – You shouldn’t only be thinking about pregnancy; also consider STDs. After the malfunction, call your doctor and get tested. If there are any complications, the sooner you know the better. However, you should wait at least 1-3 months before getting tested for HIV.
  5. Planned Parenthood – If you need help and don’t want to speak to your doctor, call a non-profit such as Planned Parenthood. They can help with a range of issues from providing morning after pills to dealing with abortions and STDs.

So, the condom broke. Or, let’s get real: there was no condom handy and he was just too sexy to pass up. The next morning, sunlight filters through chintzy Venetian blinds, and you pry open your eyes. And then you really wake up.

Uhh. Did I really let him? When was my last

Curing Crabs

By Jennifer Cunningham
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Quick Tips

  1. Don’t try on underwear – Crabs can live up to 24 hours without a warm body to cling to.

  2. Don’t share with an infected person – Okay, perhaps it’s just common sense, but if a house guest seems to be itching too much down there, sleep on the sofa and don’t share clothes. I know you’ve all seen Sex and the City.

  3. Beware when giving oral sex — These critters are even able to infest eyelashes! Ugh!

  4. Watch where you sit – Though it rarely happens, people have been infected by sitting down on contaminated toilet seats! Use a sanitary guard if there’s one available.

  5. Be aware – Knowing these parasites are out there is half the battle. Get more info at the National Institute of Health.

Yes, the idea of crabs is funny. The reality, on the other hand—not so much. Safety-wise, responsible sex practices aren't any different than they were in college (i.e., cover your stump before you hump), except now there is a significantly larger pool of people with

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