Condom History


Updated 11/18/08 8:07 PM · Posted by · 27 comments

Condom History

Many couples are fans of condoms when it comes to birth control. They're a great way to protect yourself from STIs, they're cheap, they don't alter your menstrual cycle, and they prevent pregnancy. I thought it would be fun to talk about the history of condoms. Let's see what you know. Take the Quiz Read more

How Do I Choose the Right Condom?


Updated 03/26/08 10:30 AM · Posted by · 14 comments

How Do I Choose the Right Condom?

When it comes to birth control, condoms may be a drag (because you're not really in direct contact with your partner), but when used properly, they are extremely effective at preventing pregnancy and STIs and they don't require the woman to be on hormones like the Pill, the Patch, the Nuvaring, the Shot, or the Implant. In addition to protecting you, condoms can help if the guy reaches orgasm Read more

Condoms: Polyurethane, Latex, and Lambskin - What's the Diff?


Updated 03/31/07 7:56 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Condoms:  Polyurethane, Latex, and Lambskin - What's the Diff?

Going to the pharmacy to pick up a pack of condoms can either be an embarrassing or proud feeling. Either way, it can be so confusing to pick ones out because there are tons of different kinds. Latex - These condoms are the most common and do an excellent job (when used correctly) at blocking semen from getting int the vaginal canal. Latex condoms protect you from pregnancy and STDs, including Read more

The iPhone Case That Guarantees Its Cargo


Updated 03/30/12 9:16 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

iPhone Case Guarantees iPhone Won't Break

For a device as valuable as the iPhone, we're guilty in not treating it with the respect it deserves. A case like the Cellhelmet ($45) is exactly what we need to keep our iPhone secure from clumsy drops and accidental sidewalk spills. Available as a Kickstarter project, the team behind the Cellhelmet case guarantees the iPhone 4/4S it holds against physical damages. Made in the US out of Read more

10 Things to Do With 10 Bucks: Spring Clean With These Fresh Tips


Updated 04/01/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

10 Things to Do With 10 Bucks: Spring Clean With These Fresh Tips

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! You pulled out your spring purses and found a ten dollar bill inside one of them. Or you’ve budgeted carefully and have some extra cash. However it happens, we always love finding an extra $10 to spare at the end of the month. Hence our new series “10 Things To Do With $10″ — our picks of 10 major steals and fun, Read more

Meet the Winners of the Moroso Contemporary Award and Check Out Moroso's Brand-New Soft Wood Sofa


Updated 03/04/11 10:08 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Moroso Announces Contemporary Art Award and Release of Soft Wood Sofa

Patrizia Moroso, art director of the Italian design company Moroso, just announced the results of the first-ever Moroso Award for Contemporary Art. The award, which was established to document, promote, and support artists, especially those working in new forms, went to Martino Gamber, Christina Frosi, and Anna Galtarossa. Each of the three will create a custom art installation in three Moroso Read more

New For the iPad 2: Smart Covers


Updated 03/02/11 11:13 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Smart Covers For iPad 2

Today brought exciting news of the brand-new, redesigned iPad 2, which logically means brand-new, redesigned accessories. In order to showcase the iPad's design as much as possible, Apple has produced its own "case," which is really more of a flap that lies over the device's screen. The Smart Cover attaches to the iPad with magnets and protects the screen. Magnets on the side of the cover Read more