Condoms: tried and true if cared for
Sex is for procreation.
The more sex people have, the more children they are likely to produce and the larger the population will grow.
This was probably the theory when people first discovered that their bellies grew and a kid came tearing out nine months after they had sex. But people most likely have sex for the fun of it because let’s face it, it is fun.
Sex is the ultimate act of intimacy and for many, it’s the ultimate conquest. However, the glory of becoming intimate with someone or getting another notch on your belt can be soured by mysterious spots you-know-where or a period that seems to have gone missing.
Before you think about getting it on, think about putting one on.
Condoms are the most commonly used contraceptive and easy to attain at the University of Nevada, Reno. Don’t be shy to take some when you see them at the health center or at various events on campus. It’s much better than using the one you’ve been saving in your wallet since prom night.
Condoms should be kept in a cool, dry place, like your bathroom drawer, your sex shrine or anywhere except your pocket or wallet for a long period of time. Exposure to heat can weaken the condom.
There comes a time in every college woman’s life when a new guy waltzes on through. He wines and dines you (or swipes you in at the D.C.) and you fall in lust and give it all to him. After he leaves your dorm the next morning, you walk over to the trash can to adjust things so your roommate doesn’t have to look at the nastiness in there. And there it is – a broken, used condom. Panic sets in. Calls are frantically made and you wonder what to do.
If you’re with a non-exclusive partner whose sexual history you’re unsure of, you should get tested for sexually transmitted diseases.
If pregnancy is your worry, which it should be (taking care of babies and studying for Core Humanities don’t mix), you have the option of taking Plan B. Plan B is a pill that stops fertilization of an egg or prevents a fertilized egg from attaching to the uterus lining. You can get Plan B at Planned Parenthood, from your doctor or at the pharmacy. The pill has to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. Plan B will cost you about $50, which is expensive but cheaper than hospital bills and baby clothes.
For women, it is a good idea to consider taking birth control pills if you have sex regularly. They’re 99 percent effective if taken regularly
Protection is the most important part of having a safe, satisfying love life. Take these steps to protect yourself and others.
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