Poll: "You brought condoms, right?"

[Noamuth]

Paranoia.. Not so good. But even though I don't take it myself, the pill is glorious.

Though I've heard it has some weird side effects?

It takes some time for your body to get use to it. I had to take it because of my irregular menstruation. Only thing I've gotten was lighter periods, which is simply glorious. But in the beginning wasn't so cool. I had upset stomachs a lot. After I got use to it, I haven't had any problems with it.

Ahh, that's always good to hear. ^.^ My partner got major mood swings and stuff when she used to take it. She loved that it stopped the acne, as well as other things, but she couldn't deal with being so emotional. XD

 

[fulano]

My girlfriends have always expected me to provide, but my current girlfriend's sister has a ton of them that she takes everywhere.

Yeah.

Your girlfriend's sister sounds like a real winner. She really does.

Honestly, a girl with a lotta condoms, that she takes everywhere sounds like a winner to me. Condoms ain't free, you know.

 

[Neesa]

Paranoia.. Not so good. But even though I don't take it myself, the pill is glorious.

Though I've heard it has some weird side effects?

It takes some time for your body to get use to it. I had to take it because of my irregular menstruation. Only thing I've gotten was lighter periods, which is simply glorious. But in the beginning wasn't so cool. I had upset stomachs a lot. After I got use to it, I haven't had any problems with it.

Ahh, that's always good to hear. ^.^ My partner got major mood swings and stuff when she used to take it. She loved that it stopped the acne, as well as other things, but she couldn't deal with being so emotional. XD

Ah, I know how that is. But I'm generally more emotional without taking it. Sometimes it does make it worse. But, it's only temporarily, so I deal. Better than being preggers.

 

[SimuLord]

Don't you know that condoms are devil's creation?

Seriously though, whoever wants to have safe sex should bring the condoms, I guess.

I'm with our Slavic friend here. As I see it, if the woman wants me to wear one, let her bring it. In point of fact, however, as long as she's on birth control and I'm better than 99.9% sure she's disease-free, I'm going full contact. If I wanted to have sex "safely", I'd stay home and masturbate. Sex involves risk. It's no fun without it.

 

[Noamuth]

Paranoia.. Not so good. But even though I don't take it myself, the pill is glorious.

Though I've heard it has some weird side effects?

It takes some time for your body to get use to it. I had to take it because of my irregular menstruation. Only thing I've gotten was lighter periods, which is simply glorious. But in the beginning wasn't so cool. I had upset stomachs a lot. After I got use to it, I haven't had any problems with it.

Ahh, that's always good to hear. ^.^ My partner got major mood swings and stuff when she used to take it. She loved that it stopped the acne, as well as other things, but she couldn't deal with being so emotional. XD

Ah, I know how that is. But I'm generally more emotional without taking it. Sometimes it does make it worse. But, it's only temporarily, so I deal. Better than being preggers.

XD Most definitely.

 

[Flap Jack452]

Well in my case, whoever's giving it I believe should bring the condoms.

Wait.....what?

Well, gay sex was the underlying message there, what did you get?

Aren't condoms rather... ineffective for that type of sexual encounter? Unless I guess you don't want it going everywhere.

 

[Neesa]

XD Most definitely.

So yeah, I'll deal with being slightly bi-polar than have to deal with trying to have a child when both my boyfriend and I aren't financially stable. Hell, we're in our early 20s. I just refuse to be one of those young, struggling parents. I'd never want to raise a kid up in that kind of environment.

 

[Flap Jack452]

and those tiny finger-condoms for when you are wearing a bandaid and work in foodservice.

I think you mean thimbles... Though, now that I think about, they do look like little baby condoms.

 

[cleverlymadeup]

well to put a geeky twist on it

condoms are like backups, you can never have enough and the more people that have them the better of you are and if you don't have any then something horrible will happen

as for the other methods that people have mentioned

pills and iud's are only good if both parties are clean, one partner has something you both can catch it

no condoms or anything, you're asking for something if you aren't married/long term monogamous relationship

as for the gay sex and condoms, it's needed as diseases can easily spread thru unprotected anal sex, small tears in the tissue allow the issue to be absorbed

 

[Noamuth]

XD Most definitely.

So yeah, I'll deal with being slightly bi-polar than have to deal with trying to have a child when both my boyfriend and I aren't financially stable. Hell, we're in our early 20s. I just refuse to be one of those young, struggling parents. I'd never want to raise a kid up in that kind of environment.

That's good to hear.

Now, if only so many other young couples could see such sense. >.<

 

[CapnGod]

Spoiler

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I'm not trolling religion. It's a valid argument. Let's look at it.

P1 - Catholicism is against all forms of birth control.
P2 - Sexual abstinence is a form of birth control.
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C - Catholicism is against sexual abstinence.

That's a valid argument. The conclusion follows with certainty from the premises. I'd also say that it's sound. Soundness coming from the fact that the premises are true. Now, show me how I'm wrong here. Granted, I'm using it to point to the lunacy of the statement, and the fact that throwing it in was more trolling than anything.

Mentioning religion did not contribute to the original author's solution. It didn't address the question. He wanted to know who should be responsible to bring the condoms.

Ooh, we've taken a Philosophy class, have we? Yay! I almost double majored in philosophy.
Ok, then:
I put it to you that this argument is valid but unsound. The problem arises with your first premise: Catholicism is against all forms of birth control. Sorry, but no. Catholicism (well, the Pope) explicitly endorses the "rhythm method" and abstinence as forms of birth control, rendering your conclusion unsound.

Here's a better summary:
1 - Catholicism says sex is for purposes of procreation only.
2 - Chemical and physical barriers between the male and female gametes prevent procreation.
3 - Chemical and physical barriers to implantation/normal development of a blastocyst prevent procreation.
4 - Sex without use of these chemical or physical barriers does not prevent procreation.
5 - Abstinence is not sex. (well duh)
6 - There is no possibility of natural procreation without some form of sex. (Let's ignore IVF and its perceived morality, please, as it isn't "natural" procreation)
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C - Abstinence is not against the Catholic belief system, while condoms, the pill, IUDs, the "morning-after" pill, etc. etc. etc. are.

Of course, this does leave the question of why the rhythm method and coitus interruptus aren't considered against the Catholic belief system, as they allow sex and prevent procreation (though much less successfully) but nobody's saying religion is perfectly logical.
At least, I hope not.

Anyway, I'd agree with you that the initial comment didn't bring much to the table as far as the actual question goes, but I think it might just be possible he's being sarcastic, considering the tone it was presented in. If not, he's being rather presumptuous, but let's not make false assertions about his religion, okay? ;-)

Edit: Also, this

It should be both. You'll end up with 2 condoms, but then you get to have sex twice! I mean, wouldn't want the condoms to go to waste, would we?

is hilarious, and true.

Your argument is much better presented than the original poster to mention his religion, but my original premise was taken from his statement, and as stated, the church was against abstinence. You can't argue with me there. I knew full well the church isn't known for logic or making sense.

Not many take philosophy as far as we have, although it sounds like you've studied more formally. I wound up teaching a bit, but more by default. Did a lot of logic, though. Love informal. So much more useful in everyday life.

 

[ace_of_something]

If you want to initiate sex you should have the contraceptive.

I still believe using a fake name is the best form of contraceptive.

 

[Derpus von Herpus]

You should always have a condom. Period.

 

[CapnGod]

I'm allergic to latex

Well, read the thread. Urethane condoms have been suggested as an alternative to latex.

 

[CapnGod]

You should always have a condom. Period.

Unless she's on hers. Zing!

Actually, that's what my girlfriend and I used to do before she was on birth control. A little messy, and takes some forethought to keep from messing up the sheets, but felt a hell of a lot better than using a rubber.

 

[Nostalgia]

Both. The pill, even the morning after pill, is always a good backup too.

I've done that before. But that's cause my boyfriend can get me overly paranoid then I get paranoid. Then I start getting overly emotional and scared. Ugh, it's not good times. But I've been better since I've been popping my pills like Skittles.

Paranoia.. Not so good. But even though I don't take it myself, the pill is glorious.

Though I've heard it has some weird side effects?

I was prescribed birth control by my gynecologist but I ended up backing down on it. The side-effects was a list of shit about one page long, ranging from things from stomach aches to a extremely low chance of cancer. Yeah, no. Fuck that. I wish I went with my gut earlier before paying up the $20 to get a monthly supplement. I don't think I could drastically change my body to do what it does naturally.

I just could never go through with it. Lighter periods, a contraceptive, and a chance at lowering acne and mood swings (with equal chance of it doing exactly the opposite) did not outweigh the cons for me.

 

[NiceGurl_14]

Well, I am actually generally with my guy when he buys them but I'd have to say that it's his responsibility. Although I've been known to carry some myself but knowing my luck the same thing would happen that happened last time we used mine. (they didn't fit and I was sex deprived for like 6 months, I about cried when we found out.)

 

[Dantes Alaska]

i understand why both should, and i can only justify me bringing them, because if the other does one, what if its the wrong size

You should always have a condom. Period.

Unless she's on hers. Zing!

Actually, that's what my girlfriend and I used to do before she was on birth control. A little messy, and takes some forethought to keep from messing up the sheets, but felt a hell of a lot better than using a rubber.

yeah, my brother got his ex prego when she was on her period, and the egg got stuck somewhere and if it were to have grown and been born, she would have died, so i learned that if i do it when shes on her period, use a condom too