This is all a very personal choice. As a girl I know I have a right to demand condoms are used with me, and I usually do. However, I also have known guys who simply can't get off, or even keep it up, when wearing a condom. I've also been in relationships where I could trust the person enough that condoms were not needed.
I once had a lover who used condoms every time. It wasn't until after we had been together for some time that he admitted to me that he had Herpes. He only admitted it because he had a breakout. Luckily I was not affected, but this shows you cannot always trust someone who is otherwise trustworthy and a good person.
Point is this; there is no one answer that suits every situation. Paranoia may well save your life, but the cost may be losing a possible lover. The choice is between you and your partner.
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Re: STD transmission prevention...
Date: 2002-07-02 11:03 pm (UTC)I once had a lover who used condoms every time. It wasn't until after we had been together for some time that he admitted to me that he had Herpes. He only admitted it because he had a breakout. Luckily I was not affected, but this shows you cannot always trust someone who is otherwise trustworthy and a good person.
Point is this; there is no one answer that suits every situation. Paranoia may well save your life, but the cost may be losing a possible lover. The choice is between you and your partner.