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Did You Not Take Safe Sex 101?

Don't forget, your penis could have been educated at the top schools, but without a condom you'll be at the head of the class for Having STDs 101.

Whether he went to an Ivy League or just got his GED, men’s thoughts on condoms are all the same — too much of a hassle. Well let me be the one to burst your bubble guys, that hassle is your way out of a lifetime of misery.

We all know that condoms are only 99 percent effective. That percentage means nothing though if you don’t even put one on. Sure, it is like “going swimming with a raincoat on.” Nobody likes them, but nobody is immune to sexually transmitted diseases either. NOBODY. Not only could you have a child with a person you barely know, but especially if you just met, there’s a good chance of catching a really fun and exciting STD.

Raise your hand if you would enjoy having an STD …

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That’s what I thought. Well that’s basically what you’re doing when you don’t practice safe sex. It doesn’t matter how wealthy you are, how many years of medical school, or Harvard Business School you have under your belt. STD’s DON’T CARE. One time “without a bag” is all it takes.

It amazes me how careless some of these men can be. When I ask if you are having safe sex, you shouldn’t be looking at me like I have 10 heads. Don’t forget, your penis could have been educated at the top schools, but without a condom you’ll be at the head of the class for Having STDs 101. This concept is not that ridiculous considering today’s world where there is an abundance of hit-it-and-quit-it attitudes.

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Plain and simple, don’t be stupid. Common sense will tell you that not using a condom is a BAD IDEA.

Safe sex is great sex.

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