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January 2012 Issue 8
In This Issue
Education: Female Condoms
Awareness: Valentine's Day 2012
Education:  Female Condoms
The female condom is a barrier method of preventing pregnancy and STIs.

By far, the most popular type of female condom is the FC2.  An earlier version of the female condom, called the FC, was made from polyurethane but the FC2 is made from nitrile.

Mouse in the House
Users of the FC reported a distinct "squeak" noise caused by friction between body and the polyurethane product.  Thanks to nitrile in the FC2, these sounds can be avoided.

Real Benefits
The FC2 is a robust product that has no special storage requirements.  It is not affected by temperature changes or dampness.  And the FC2 can be used with water- or oil-based lubricants.  Best of all, nitrile conducts heat well, which preserves sensation during use.

Practice Makes Perfect
Proper use is essential to the efficacy of any condom.  FC2 users report that while insertion may require some practice, it is equally important to remember to twist the outer ring during removal to avoid spillage and contamination.

While other female condoms exist, including the Cupid female condom in India, the FC2 remains the most popular.  In 2009, over 40 million units of the FC2 were sold in over 100 countries.

Learn more at:  The Female Condom

Pamco's 

Commitment to Customer Partnership

 includes:

  1. providing a full complement of sexual health products,
  2. offering flexible inventory, purchasing and payment options,
  3. sharing educational information to promote health and safety,
  4. and working with clients to offer best pricing and facilitate responsible budget expenditure. 

Contact Pamco today to discuss your health organization's unique sexual health product supply needs at:

 info@pamco.ca or 519-648-2200.

 

Greetings!

 
Happy New Year! 


Welcome to Pamco's Health Matters, an e-newsletter designed to share information about sexual health and the prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies.

Much to our delight, Pamco's Health Matters was embraced by health professionals across Canada when it launched in 2011.  We hope to make 2012 just as enlightening with timely sexual health articles.
  
Check out Pamco's website for a complete listing of sexual health products --and a link to get back to this newsletter or browse earlier editions. 

Learn more at:  Pamco Distributing Inc.

 

Awareness:  Valentine's Day 2012

Hoping for a box of chocolates or flowers on this upcoming Valentine's Day?  How about genital herpes, chlamydia or some other STI?

 

 

 

Thanks to aggressive campaigns, widespread availability of sexual health products and changing behaviours amongst groups of all risk categories, most people recognize the need to protect against STIs.

 

And while February is traditionally the month for romance, it is important to reinforce the need for safer sex. 

 

STIs like chlamydia don't discriminate, are easily transmitted and often go undetected. 

 

 

Consider themed products such as Pamco's red-coloured condoms and messages this Valentine's Day to communicate safe sex practices:

  • L    -Learn about your partner's sexual history.
  • O   -Obtain and use condoms or some other barrier product.
  • V   -Verify your health status by getting tested and treated for STIs.
  • E    -Encourage your partner to do the same ... 

About Us


Pamco started as a small business with a mission to help fight STIs by providing superior quality health products to organizations across Canada.  Over 10 years later, Pamco has worked intently to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and frontline professionals in the provision of healthcare.
  
By listening to health professionals, Pamco has been able to partner with organizations, gather information and share resources to facilitate strategic health promotion programs.  Pamco has grown to provide a portfolio of products that have been carefully selected to promote education, awareness and options to consumers in the prevention of HIV/AIDs, other STIs and unintended pregnancies.
  
We hope that you and your colleagues enjoy our e-newsletter.  We look forward to serving you in the future and welcome your feedback about our products and service.

 

Pamco Distributing Inc.
  

 

Spotlight On:  

 
FC2 
Did you know that the female condom has been available in North America since the 1990's?  A great alternative to the male condom, the female condom allows women to take charge of their health.  FC2 is Female Health Company's latest version of the female condom.  The FC2 is a one-time use female condom made from nitrile that provides dual protection from both STIs and unintended pregnancies.

When used correctly, the female condom provides broader physical protection than the male condom.
  
Check out product details on Pamco's website:  FC2 Female Condom

Contact Pamco today for all of your health product needs.