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rpu3 · 11-27-2008, 01:09 PM

I'm not for or against condoms as I think it's a personal choice based on one's own risk and tolerance limits.

Personally, I'm in the camp that believes people say they use condoms because it is the politically correct thing to say, but actions speak otherwise with 85% of the population.

This is why typically I'm actually happy to hear someone like GoodTimes who out and out says they prefer NOT to use them. At least it's honest and honest, unlike the camp that says publicly they use 'em every time, but behind closed doors is a far different matter. I'd prefer if people were just more honest about their actual practices, instead of just spouting the party line on profiles or when you meet.

I'm in the middle age group, and my choice is always use condoms. First, it is a back up for birth control. Second, I've been burned once on a partner's alleged selectivity and condom usage and nondisclosure of subsequent changes in said selectivity and usage. Once was more than enough - fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. Now I'm not going to waste time ascertaining selectivity and condom usage when it's just far easier to just ask for 'em.

Maybe that opinion will change as I age. I am interested to see if there's an age correlation in this little poll. Intellectually, I agree with GT's position; however, my gut still wants that one barrier, however ineffective it may ultimately be shown to be.

11-27-2008, 01:09 PM	#24 (permalink)
rpu3 Doing it our way... Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,273 Location: Ohio Status: Married Female Swing Lifestyle Name:rpu3	Re: Does anyone really use condoms? I'm not for or against condoms as I think it's a personal choice based on one's own risk and tolerance limits. Personally, I'm in the camp that believes people say they use condoms because it is the politically correct thing to say, but actions speak otherwise with 85% of the population. This is why typically I'm actually happy to hear someone like GoodTimes who out and out says they prefer NOT to use them. At least it's honest and honest, unlike the camp that says publicly they use 'em every time, but behind closed doors is a far different matter. I'd prefer if people were just more honest about their actual practices, instead of just spouting the party line on profiles or when you meet. I'm in the middle age group, and my choice is always use condoms. First, it is a back up for birth control. Second, I've been burned once on a partner's alleged selectivity and condom usage and nondisclosure of subsequent changes in said selectivity and usage. Once was more than enough - fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. Now I'm not going to waste time ascertaining selectivity and condom usage when it's just far easier to just ask for 'em. Maybe that opinion will change as I age. I am interested to see if there's an age correlation in this little poll. Intellectually, I agree with GT's position; however, my gut still wants that one barrier, however ineffective it may ultimately be shown to be.
	__________________ I'll give up my bad habits as soon as equally satisfying good habits become available. A. Brilliant Last edited by rpu3; 11-27-2008 at 01:14 PM.