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Do Teens Or Thirtysomethings Have Safer Sex?

Protection suggestions for the condom-averse age group.

In a classic case of "do as I say not as I do," it seems thirtysomethings are less responsible about having protected sex than the under-20 set.

According to a recent British study, teens aged 16-19 are twice as diligent about using protection when having sex with a new partner as those in the 35-44 age group. The results were particularly astounding to Brit officials, as the STD rate there has risen six percent in the past year.

"Interventions are urgently required for people in their 30s and 40s and older who are increasingly forming new partnerships," the study's lead researcher told Metro.

Before anything becomes "urgently required" on this side of the pond, here are some solutions to some common condom complaints from the older and arguably un-wiser set:

Complaint #1: It feels better without a condom.

Solution: Kimono MicroThin condoms, 12pk for $12.00, offer barely there protection.

Complaint #2: My man's bigger than the average bear.

Solution: Trojan Magnum XL condoms, three boxes of 12 for $17.00, claim to be the biggest, widest you can get.

Complaint #3: He's smaller than the average bear.

Solution: Lifestyles Snugger Fit condoms, 12pk for $5.95, are "designed to hug better" so they "feel better."

Complaint # 4: I've never used a female condom, how do I do it?

Solution: Follow Planned Parenthood's instructions and buy a five-pack for $17.00.

Complaint # 5: We're 40. Are we really still having the safe sex talk?

Solution: Yes. Watch these tips on how to initiate it or run the risk of getting the STD e-mail alert in the future.

 

 

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Alex Complicated No nonsense about love!
Posted November 14, 2008

Maybe older people are less intense about it because they're less scared of getting pregnant?

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savannah Engaged We'll get there eventually.
Posted November 12, 2008

This is ridiculous. Kids and old people are so dumb.

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ProudMary Starting Over
Posted November 12, 2008

Wow. Sounds like willful ignorance. It they aren't having safe sex its because they want to not a lack of education.

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