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23 Sep 2011, 6:53 pm

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why are some people preoccupied with sex? because of their lack of occupation with sex-I would like to have an experience that is natural and has been a natural experience for my NT peers which seems something I may never experience because of my difficulties-I guess it's in my case forced situation abstinence-I didn't choose-the other potential partners chose-which means I want to but no one wants to with me.


I figure the root cause of the preoccupation with sex is somewhere between the biological imperative and the fact that it is awesome.



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23 Sep 2011, 6:58 pm

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Well, I don't see how things are really better ever since the sexual revolution, aside from the fact that its not a taboo to "fulfill your urges".

They're better in the sense that the amount of risk can be better controlled in areas that provide proper education.


I disagree, people need to be more responsible and not trying to mate with anyone they go on a date with (referring to both guys and girls).



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23 Sep 2011, 7:01 pm

Inuyasha wrote:
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Well, I don't see how things are really better ever since the sexual revolution, aside from the fact that its not a taboo to "fulfill your urges".

They're better in the sense that the amount of risk can be better controlled in areas that provide proper education.


I disagree, people need to be more responsible and not trying to mate with anyone they go on a date with (referring to both guys and girls).


you go for both guys and girls?
Good on ya.
Follow your heart I am in your corner 100% on this thing.
with Goproud and the log cabin republicans you don't even have to be a liberal.
I am so proud of you and you decision.


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23 Sep 2011, 7:03 pm

JakobVirgil wrote:
Inuyasha wrote:
Lecks wrote:
jc6chan wrote:
Well, I don't see how things are really better ever since the sexual revolution, aside from the fact that its not a taboo to "fulfill your urges".

They're better in the sense that the amount of risk can be better controlled in areas that provide proper education.


I disagree, people need to be more responsible and not trying to mate with anyone they go on a date with (referring to both guys and girls).


you go for both guys and girls?
Good on ya.
Follow your heart I am in your corner 100% on this thing.
with Goproud and the log cabin republicans you don't even have to be a liberal.
I am so proud of you and you decision.


:roll:

Normally with a sexed crazed animal such as yourself I would perscribe neutering.



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23 Sep 2011, 7:05 pm

Inuyasha wrote:
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Well, I don't see how things are really better ever since the sexual revolution, aside from the fact that its not a taboo to "fulfill your urges".

They're better in the sense that the amount of risk can be better controlled in areas that provide proper education.


I disagree, people need to be more responsible and not trying to mate with anyone they go on a date with (referring to both guys and girls).


Who says practicing safe sex isn't responsible?


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23 Sep 2011, 7:11 pm

Descartes wrote:
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Well, I don't see how things are really better ever since the sexual revolution, aside from the fact that its not a taboo to "fulfill your urges".

They're better in the sense that the amount of risk can be better controlled in areas that provide proper education.


I disagree, people need to be more responsible and not trying to mate with anyone they go on a date with (referring to both guys and girls).


Who says practicing safe sex isn't responsible?


You shouldn't be having sex at all unless you accept the potential consequences that comes with it.



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23 Sep 2011, 7:22 pm

Inuyasha wrote:
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Who says practicing safe sex isn't responsible?


You shouldn't be having sex at all unless you accept the potential consequences that comes with it.


...and unless you understand the proper usage of contraceptives which, while not 100% effective at preventing said consequences, certainly diminish the likelihood of having to suffer under those consequences. I think it would only be fair to mention that, instead of "Don't have sex. Period. End of discussion."


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23 Sep 2011, 7:31 pm

Descartes wrote:
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Who says practicing safe sex isn't responsible?


You shouldn't be having sex at all unless you accept the potential consequences that comes with it.


...and unless you understand the proper usage of contraceptives which, while not 100% effective at preventing said consequences, certainly diminish the likelihood of having to suffer under those consequences. I think it would only be fair to mention that, instead of "Don't have sex. Period. End of discussion."


Also referring to sexually transmitted diseases, unless you're saying that all children should be tested to see if they have any sexually transmitted diseases.



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23 Sep 2011, 7:42 pm

Why must people get married? I decided long ago I don't want to get married. I have had 2 relationships that have lasted over 5 years, and the person in the last relationship is still a close friend. Abstinence may be a fine choice for yourself, but I enjoy my liberty not to practice abstinence. I practice "safe sex', and have never had an std, and do not have children. This is just the way I like it.



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23 Sep 2011, 7:44 pm

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Why must people get married? I decided long ago I don't want to get married. I have had 2 relationships that have lasted over 5 years, and the person in the last relationship is still a close friend. Abstinence may be a fine choice for yourself, but I enjoy my liberty not to practice abstinence. I practice "safe sex', and have never had an std, and do not have children. This is just the way I like it.


What if someone had gotten pregnent though, you think of that?



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23 Sep 2011, 7:50 pm

Inuyasha wrote:
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Who says practicing safe sex isn't responsible?


You shouldn't be having sex at all unless you accept the potential consequences that comes with it.


...and unless you understand the proper usage of contraceptives which, while not 100% effective at preventing said consequences, certainly diminish the likelihood of having to suffer under those consequences. I think it would only be fair to mention that, instead of "Don't have sex. Period. End of discussion."


Also referring to sexually transmitted diseases, unless you're saying that all children should be tested to see if they have any sexually transmitted diseases.


I understood the scope of all that you were referring to, which I meant to encompass in everything I was saying as well (using contraceptives to prevent unwanted pregnancies and STIs). And, no, I don't think all teens (I don't know why you're referring to children) should be tested for STIs unless they feel that it's necessary.


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23 Sep 2011, 7:53 pm

Descartes wrote:
Inuyasha wrote:
Descartes wrote:
Inuyasha wrote:
Descartes wrote:
Who says practicing safe sex isn't responsible?


You shouldn't be having sex at all unless you accept the potential consequences that comes with it.


...and unless you understand the proper usage of contraceptives which, while not 100% effective at preventing said consequences, certainly diminish the likelihood of having to suffer under those consequences. I think it would only be fair to mention that, instead of "Don't have sex. Period. End of discussion."


Also referring to sexually transmitted diseases, unless you're saying that all children should be tested to see if they have any sexually transmitted diseases.


I understood the scope of all that you were referring to, which I meant to encompass in everything I was saying as well (using contraceptives to prevent unwanted pregnancies and STIs). And, no, I don't think all teens (I don't know why you're referring to children) should be tested for STIs unless they feel that it's necessary.


Probably because of something like this:
PROVINCETOWN, Mass. (CBS/AP) How young is too young?


That's the question a Massachusetts public school is facing as they have come under fire for making condoms available to all students, even those in elementary school.

Children start first grade between 5 and 7 years old.

Kris Mineau, president of the conservative Massachusetts Family Institute, calls the idea absurd.

But Provincetown School Board Chairman Peter Grosso defended the policy, saying there is no set age when sexual activity starts.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162- ... 91704.html



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23 Sep 2011, 7:56 pm

All in favor of Inuyasha remaining celibate, say "Aye!"



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23 Sep 2011, 7:57 pm

I question the notion that people who have sex - or live together - prior to marriage end up getting divorced. My wife and I lived together and had all sorts of hanky panky before we tied the knot, and we've just had out tenth anniversary. I expect to married to her till death do us part.

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23 Sep 2011, 7:57 pm

pandabear wrote:
All in favor of Inuyasha remaining celibate, say "Aye!"


You hitting on someone is enough to make anyone want to stay celibate.



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23 Sep 2011, 7:58 pm

Inuyasha wrote:
Descartes wrote:
Inuyasha wrote:
Descartes wrote:
Inuyasha wrote:
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Who says practicing safe sex isn't responsible?


You shouldn't be having sex at all unless you accept the potential consequences that comes with it.


...and unless you understand the proper usage of contraceptives which, while not 100% effective at preventing said consequences, certainly diminish the likelihood of having to suffer under those consequences. I think it would only be fair to mention that, instead of "Don't have sex. Period. End of discussion."


Also referring to sexually transmitted diseases, unless you're saying that all children should be tested to see if they have any sexually transmitted diseases.


I understood the scope of all that you were referring to, which I meant to encompass in everything I was saying as well (using contraceptives to prevent unwanted pregnancies and STIs). And, no, I don't think all teens (I don't know why you're referring to children) should be tested for STIs unless they feel that it's necessary.


Probably because of something like this:
PROVINCETOWN, Mass. (CBS/AP) How young is too young?


That's the question a Massachusetts public school is facing as they have come under fire for making condoms available to all students, even those in elementary school.

Children start first grade between 5 and 7 years old.

Kris Mineau, president of the conservative Massachusetts Family Institute, calls the idea absurd.

But Provincetown School Board Chairman Peter Grosso defended the policy, saying there is no set age when sexual activity starts.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162- ... 91704.html


Well, if you must know, I personally think such a policy is unnecessary because elementary school students don't need condoms, anyway, since they haven't even hit puberty yet. :roll:


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