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  • A Billion Reasons Why Miley Won't Endorse Condoms


    Nayeli, I respect that you're standing by your opinion that Miley Cyrus would be a good condom spokesgirl , but I think there are even more reasons it's a terrible idea. Your concerns—that teens are having sex and need contraception—are well-founded and Read More...
  • If Not Her, Who?


    I'm prepared to take the heat for my controversial opinion that the appearance of Miley Cyrus' cherubic face on the side of a package of condoms would be a positive development and significantly raise the profile of contraception among teens. It's easy Read More...
  • Miley Cyrus, Sex-Ed Teacher?


    Nayeli , In regards to LifeStyles offering Miley Cyrus a condom-endorsement deal (talk about a dead-on-arrival proposal), Noreen and Torie made a lot of the points I was going to make, so I won't be redundant. (Except to say I can totally imagine an 8-year-old Read More...
  • Leave Cyrus to the Kids


    Nayeli, I think it's pretty clear what Miley Cyrus is afraid of (though the better question might be, "What are Miley Cyrus' handlers afraid of?"). She might want to escape Disney's clutches, but becoming the underage spokesteen for a condom company seems Read More...
  • What's Miley Cyrus Afraid Of?


    Hot on the heels of last week's contraceptive debate comes a fresh piece of news that is bound to stir the pot among condom fans and haters alike: Condom manufacturer LifeStyles is courting Miley Cyrus, Hannah Montana star and one-time Vanity Fair pinup, Read More...
  • Condom Controversy


    Your Friday firestorm watch: After NPR (NPR!) published an audio essay titled "Sex Without Condoms Is The New Engagement Ring" (which prompted a heated debate ) Moe Tkacik of Jezebel responded with a wistful ode to the joys of barebacking . "[H]ere is Read More...
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