Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Not a Magnum Man?

Thoughts from Courtney Bauer


Recent articles have suggested that many men are wearing condoms that are too big because they are ashamed of their penis size. Well it’s about time that men matched their Trojan size to their penis size. You wouldn’t wear size 22 shoes if you were a size 12. So why are you wearing magnums if you need a Beyond Seven brand condom? Wearing condoms that are too big could decrease pleasure for you and your partner as well as make the condom more likely to slip off and thus making the condom less enjoyable and less effective.

Even though small condoms don’t say “small” people still want to carry around a condom that says “large”. This is just a little FYI but I have never heard of anyone who is more willing to have sex with a guy just because he is “packing a magnum.” So if you have experienced condom slippage or lack of sensation during sex while using a condom then maybe you should try a Beyond Seven brand condom, Lifestyles brand “Snugger Fit” condom, or Durex brand “enhanced pleasure.”

Maybe if condom sizes were labeled like Starbucks’ drink sizes people would be more willing to buy smaller condoms. Just like Starbucks’ smallest size is called “Tall” the smallest condom size could be “plentiful.” The medium condom size could be called “immense” and the large size could be called “monumental.”

There is something else you need to know, even if you have a penis that is large enough to be a medical anomaly, all latex condoms will still fit you. They are capable of being stretched over a human head or arm, yes even the “small” ones. So no, you don’t need Magnums or other large variety condoms.

So is the “size” of the condom really more important than the health of you and your partner? Is it more important than having pleasurable sex? If the answer is no then try giving a little bit smaller condoms a try.

http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2010/02/16/2010-02-16_many_men_refuse_condoms_because_of_poor_fit_study.html

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Do you like piña coladas and SEX?

Thoughts from Courtney Bauer

Do you also like free pizza?... free condoms?... free prizes? If you do in fact enjoy these things then you are in luck because on Tuesday, February 23rd the annual SBI Health Education spring break event will be held in the flag room in the union from 11am to 3pm.

This year the theme of the event is sun, sex, and safety. So if you also dislike catching an STI, having an unplanned pregnancy, and ending up in unsafe situations over break come on up to the flag room and gain some free knowledge as well as FREE STUFF!

Also join us for interactive games on the hour at 12, 1, and 2. Prizes will awarded to the winners and include gift cards so bring your game face.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

So you think you know Plan B?

Thoughts from Courtney Bauer

Did you know Plan B can prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex?
It is most effective within 72 hours of unprotected sex. It is best to take it as soon as you can after unprotected sex, but it is still 75%-89% effective when taken in the first five days after unprotected sex.

Does Plan B have severe side effects?
The most common side effect when taking Plan B is some slight nausea. The nausea can be prevented by eating a light snack when taking it. Other than that the other side effects are rare.

Will emergency contraception abort a pregnancy?
No, EC will neither abort nor harm a pregnancy. It works just like a birth control pill because it inhibits ovulation, thickens cervical mucus, and changes the lining of the uterus. When it prevents ovulation there will be no egg to fertilize. Thickening the cervical mucus stops sperm from getting into the fallopian tubes to fertilize an egg. The changes in the lining of the uterus make it hard for a fertilized egg to implant and therefore hard to start a pregnancy.

Can you get emergency contraception on campus?
Yes, you can get it at SBI Health Education in Hayes Annex C on south campus for $25. You can also get it at the Sub Board pharmacy in Michael Hall for $25.

If you don’t have sex a lot can Plan B be used as a regular form of birth control?
It is not a good idea to use Plan B as a regular form of birth control because it is less effective and can be more expensive than other hormonal methods such as the pill, the ring, etc.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Are you naughty or nice?

Thoughts from Courtney Bauer

Behind closed doors would you rather "squash" your partner or massage their feet? Squashing is a fetish well publicized by the Tyra Banks show. It involves one of the partners (typically one who is overweight) falling onto the other partner and in essence "squashing" them. The pain involved in the squashing can increase feelings of arousal, much the same way people are aroused by S&M.

Are you turned on yet? If not then read on. So maybe squashing is a little too nice for you? Well then can I interest you in some hand cuffs and whips? S&M is sadomasochism. The sadism is if you derive pleasure from inflicting pain while the masochism is deriving pleasure from receiving the pain. This fetish as opposed to squashing, requires a few more toys. Luckily, there are plenty of good adult stores in Buffalo.

So naughty fetishes aren’t for you? How about something like podophilia? No not PEDophilia, PODophilia, or more commonly known as a foot fetish. Partners who have a love of feet are turned on by gentle foot massages and perhaps a nice little kiss on the toe. A foot fetish can be very loving and sensual, especially if there is massaging involved. Luckily this fetish doesn’t require toys and the safety risk is lower than that of squashing, but it may require getting a pedicure.

If even a foot massage is too risqué for you then maybe you are better off sticking to your teddy bears and stuffed crocodiles. What could be better than the feel of soft synthetic fur on your skin? In that case you can consider yourself a plushophile. So take your partner, or just yourself, and head to the carnival to win yourself a brand new toy!!

Fetishes are fun and arousing but make sure you always talk to your partner before breaking out the whip or costumes. You may scare them off. Also with things that involve any kind of bondage or pain make sure you and your partner have a safe word or safe action. Make sure your safe word or action is not in any way related to sex or what you are doing.