The Health & Education Codex
Correct use, plainly explained
Written for someone who has never read a health website before and does not want to feel talked down to. No clinical jargon where a plain sentence will do — but every fact still sourced.
Last verified: August 2026
15 entries planned
0 published
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This codex documents what named health authorities and peer-reviewed research record. It is not medical advice and cannot account for your individual circumstances. For anything concerning your own health, contraception, or STI risk, consult a qualified registered medical professional. This site is intended for adults aged 18 and over.
Planned entries
15 entries across five areas
Usage and safety
How to use a condom correctlyStep by step, common mistakesPending
What to do if a condom breaksPending
Storage and expiryHeat, wallets, and shelf lifePending
Prevention science
How condoms prevent STIs and pregnancyPending
Effectiveness rates, by methodSourced to Cochrane and WHOPending
Dual protectionWhy condoms matter alongside other contraceptionPending
Myths and misconceptions
Common condom myths, correctedPending
Does doubling up increase protectionNo — corrected with sourcingPending
Oil-based lubricant compatibilityPending
Contraception comparison
Condoms vs. the pillPending
Condoms vs. IUD and other methodsPending
Emergency contraception optionsPending
Communication
Talking to a partner about protectionPending
Consent, in practical termsPending
Talking about STI testing with a new partnerPending
Sourcing for this codex
Health authorities, named and dated
World Health Organization — guidance and technical reports
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews — for effectiveness evidence
Contraception and BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health — peer-reviewed journals
National health services — NHS, CDC, and equivalents, for consumer guidance
UNAIDS — for epidemiological context
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