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Read this if you're new (or bored...).
2004-02-26 - 11:41 p.m.
They grow up fast (Rated for Sex)
Sigh. I just saw a story on the news about kids and oral sex. It says that about 40% percent of girls (IIRC) have engaged in oral sex by the time they're in 10th grade. Ok. Kids turn 16 in 10th grade. That doesn't sound too bad, I guess. Except, it also said that many are starting in middle school. Ew. (and now that I think of it, what percent of guys are in any shape to partake at that age, anyway? Between pre-growth-spurt embarassment and pre-fertility lack of function....) Also, kids are doing this on school buses (I wouldn't even eat my lunch on the bus) and in classrooms. That's getting gross. The thought is, it's not "real" sex, so it's not big deal. You can't get pregnant, so it's safe. But because of it, herpes and HPV are on the rise. That means permanent sores, and an increased chance of cancer. Not cool. There's a lot wrong with this. First of all, and this is just my opnion, no, oral sex isn't intercourse. It's not as big a deal as intercourse. But it is a big deal. Genitals are involved. Orifaces are involved. If it's the guy being served, sperm is involved. And I sincerely doubt the vast majority of these guys are returning the favor. Just because you can't get pregnant doesn't mean it's safe. Unless you're 100% sure he's clean (it's very possible to be, but odds are you won't be the first time you hook up), use one. You can get them flavored. Kids weren't doing this 7 years ago when I was in middle school. They weren't this bad 4 years ago, when my brother was in middle school. Between this and the gay marriage debate, I'm realizing more and more the difference a decade makes, and I feel old. And damn it, I can't even buy beer yet. Be smart, that's all I'm asking. I know it's a lot, but it's not like I'm sayng be celibate. Just be smart, people. Please. Respect yourself first, your partner second, and the rest should fall into place.
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