h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Ok, Apologies for the freeform nature of this entry, but I'm having a random day, so.....


*Who has the responsibility for avoiding unwanted pregnancy?
--I hate to say this Girls, but times haven't changed as much as we'd like to think they have. Whether you're using your sexuality as a statement of this wretched 'Girl Power' notion that's doing the rounds, or in a stable relationship, at the end of the day it's you who's left holding the baby. Yeah, you may be able to get some support payments out of him at the end of the day, but you're more than likely going to be the one getting up at 4am to feed the little spawn.

*Does that responsibility change when a relationship becomes more serious?
---I suppose If two people are willing to spend their lives together, they may want to try and plan to have a family/not, so this may affect their judgement. However Being In Love, while a wonderful thing, clouds the judgement irreparably...

*What do you understand by the term 'safe sex'?
--Safe Sex is A MYTH. No form of contraception is 100% safe. I know a couple of girls who were caught out in high school, as the coucillors et al lead us all merrily down the path of beleif that all contraception was 100% safe......
However: Using contraception is safer than not....obviously....

*Does a man carrying condoms in his wallet make women think he is responsible or presumptious?
---I agree with what was said in an earlier conversation- If he's flashing it about, then he's etiher presumptuous, or showing off...

*If a woman carries condoms is she responsible or promiscuous?
---Carrying Condoms doesn't make you promiscuous. Sleeping with lots of people makes you promiscuos....Better to be prepared than not...

*Should you trust other people to be honest about their sexual health? Are you?
---If you're old enough to be having Sex, you will have worked out that you can't trust anybody about anything (yeah, sweeping generalisation....but largely applicable), and be fairly wise to this...We live in an age of paranoia....deal with it....


*Is it right for doctors to be able to prescribe contraception to under 16s without their parents' consent?
---I'm sure if I was 16 again (I wouldn't be 16 again if you paid me a millon pounds to be. Don't believe the people who tell you it's the best years of your life), my parents wouldn't be happy if they found out I was having sex, BUT they would probably rather I was dealing with it in a sensible way rather than going out and getting myself pregnant or getting HIV or something....

*Do you know where you can get free contraception and advice?
---Brook Advisory Centres were widely touted by Health Ed. teachers at school.....was a long time ago though...


*Would you sleep with someone if they refused to use a condom?
---Tricky. If I knew them well and I was on the pill, then yes. However the second biggest fear in my life is getting pregnant, so probably not.....

*What is the best method of avoiding pregnancy and sexually
transmitted infections?
---Obviously the best is don't have sex (d'oh), but condoms are always a good place to start. Yeah they're nasty, but the alternative is SO much worse...

I'd like to know what your *first* fear in life is, trent...
Anyway, I'd just like to point out (from a male point of view) that codoms, although impractical (on account of the unwrapping, fumbling about etc ), are, well, more... how can I say this... hygenic. erm.

Indeed. And my first fear will be discussed in my journal entries shortly. As soon as I find a good way of writing it all down...

*can't wait for next update of trent's personnal space*
*jumps up and down excitedly*

Condoms might be as you put it more "hygenic"...
But theyre not much fun at all for those who come out in a rash when they touch anything latex!..hmmmmmmm

Youch! I had a rubber alergy at one time, and you can get hypoallegenic condoms, which were not the greatest, but which did the job.

The alergy went away of its own accord after about 3 years of celibacy, during which I discovered that I had a sensitivity to wheat. Eating wheat brought on other food sensitivities, the list was as long as your arm, and included all the standard ones and even non-standards like carrots and cabbage.

By avoiding all the 'bad' foods I got the sensitivities down to no wheat and avoid dairy...

And lo and behold, I can use condoms again. Might be worth a try. It takes dedication, and time though.

Ben