How to sync two ipods on same pc

My husband and I both have an iPod Touch. We are using the same computer, and set up separate email accounts on each touch. However, when syncing both of our contact lists sync on both iPods. We are both using a Yahoo email acct. If I delete his contacts online via my Yahoo acct, then it syncs back when I plug in the iPod. I've tried unchecking the sync contacts button on iTunes but it didn't help.
I cannot modify, add or delete any contacts because they just go back when syncing. Please help because this is very annoying and frustrating.

This info discusses setting up the music. Will creating a new user account resolve the syncing of contacts problem?
How can I be certain that if I delete his contacts in my Yahoo acct, it won't then delete them in his Yahoo acct?

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