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1. Negotiating Safer Sex: Insisting on Using Protection:
In the world we grow up in protection is not just a trend, it is a MUST.  What are some ways or suggestions you may have on how to say “put a bun on that hot dog”? email comments

I make sure that the subject of STIs comes up in conversation BEFORE we get to the point of having sex. It's not that hard to do. There are ususally stories in the newspaper or on-line that I use as conversation starters. During that conversation I mention that I NEVER have sex without using a condom.

--TLC, Kalamazoo

2. Your education, your best form of protection:
How do you feel about schools teaching abstinence vs. teaching responsible sex education?  What impact does this have on you? email comments

3. Fashion Forward
How does your style represent you? email comments

4. Gender Bias
Often we associate certain disorders and diseases with gender, class and race.  Example: often eating disorders are associated with females. NOT TRUE. Check this…  There has been an increase in male eating disorders.  How does this affect you and is it surprising? email comments

5. How old are you?
Often enough we become involved in relationships with people older and younger than us.  But when it comes to sex there are laws.  Do you know what the Age of Consent is?
P.S. How big is too big of an age difference? email comments

6. Dare I say it …. Masturbation.
Hush Hush… Masturbation is often kept on the DL.  Its normal, its healthy and it’s an alternative to becoming sexually active.  Lets hear what you have to say about it and why you think it’s something that is often associated with shame?  Express yourself but remember… keep it appropriate for the kids in the back. email comments

7. The Media vs. You
In today’s society we are all influenced by multi-media, entertainment and music. Gangster Movies, Brodway meets big screen, Video Vixens, Hard Core Rock….  How do the images you see on TV affect your life and your sexuality?  Does the music you listen to and the entertainment you enjoy represent a piece of you? email comments