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        > Because I think it's always good to
        > be prepared for sex.

A thought experiment
http://en.wikipedia.org/
wiki/Thought_experiment

How widespread is the phenomenon?... The strategy of
"Let's get tested TOGETHER
  BEFORE we have sex, for A VARIETY of STDs."

Sexual health checkups reduce ambiguity/risks and can be like anything else POTENTIAL sex partners might do together.


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> And also that brings up a very important thing.
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> This is good that we're having this conversation.
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> Because I think it's always good to be prepared for sex.
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> Okay, you want to have all the tools you need by your bedside or potentially in a carryall, allright, in your purse, allright, so you're prepared for sex.
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> And that's why we're having this conversation.
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> Because if we don't talk about it first right we're very un likely to be unprepared when it comes time for sex.
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> That's why communication's really important with your partner.
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> And also the boy scout motto of "Be prepared" is essential which includes condoms and water based lube.
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> That's what's recommended.