tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884823693225215111.post6338853974131972735..comments2023-04-09T03:24:41.126-05:00Comments on A Survival Guide to Young Adulthood: Am I a prude?RenRexxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047326194460472904noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884823693225215111.post-33523494223803344442009-11-15T13:09:52.888-06:002009-11-15T13:09:52.888-06:00My number is almost as small...though with me it&#...My number is almost as small...though with me it's because I have to REALLY know someone before I can trust them with a sight of my small nipples.Plentymorefishoutofwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13082519518524749450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884823693225215111.post-7521627506132030022009-11-14T11:26:45.388-06:002009-11-14T11:26:45.388-06:00Nope, you're just smart =]Nope, you're just smart =]Randomizationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13658523294114311470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884823693225215111.post-7974256125447137702009-11-14T11:15:42.839-06:002009-11-14T11:15:42.839-06:00I don't think it's prudish if you believe ...I don't think it's prudish if you believe that your health is at risk. If you really are scared shitless of STDs then compromising your beliefs would probably end up causing a lot of psychological damage (stress, guilt, etc.) even if you didn't end up contracting anything. (I would suggest talking to a doctor, though, and making sure you have all of your facts straight, because you don't want to be worrying unnecessarily about anything) At the same time, I don't see anything wrong with simply practicing safer sex.Amberhttp://nostomanic.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884823693225215111.post-72207222959527089412009-11-14T07:52:10.369-06:002009-11-14T07:52:10.369-06:00I'm reposting my last comment because I found ...I'm reposting my last comment because I found a typo:<br /><br />I think that makes you very, very smart.<br /><br />The statistics are staggering.<br /><br />Personally, I have always been safe. Safety - for me - doesn't just start with a condom. I am pretty selective with whom I choose to be intimate... but typically sexually active people who are also SMART - are safe - regularly tested - use protection - BECAUSE they understand the risks of gettin' their freak on...<br /><br />But Ren, sky divers jump out of airplanes every day without fear of their chute getting tangled. Does it happen - yes - but they don't let it stop them from jumping - safely - after training and preparation.<br /><br />Driving is VERY risky, but we do it. But we wear our seat belts, avoid texting, and pay attention to what we're doing - we stay safe.<br /><br />As a guy - I have been more concerned with unwanted pregnancy.<br /><br />I think you need to do a little better research.<br /><br />"Consistent condom use provides substantial protection against the acquisition of many STDs, including statistically significant reduction of risk against HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, and syphilis."<br /><br />"Some studies show that, for those who already have a clinically apparent genital HPV infection, using condoms promotes the regression of HPV lesions in both women and men."<br /><br />(http://www.ashastd.org/learn/learn_statistics.cfm)<br /><br />So are you a prude? Myeh... You are concerned and cautious, and THAT is awesome. However, I would suggest that sexual chemistry between two people is important, and it may take a little while for you to figure out what your preferences are.<br /><br />Paranoia - that is something very, very debilitating.The Not-So-Eligible Bachelorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081111993873603145noreply@blogger.com