Summertime and New Romance
The tempertures are rising and romances are in full bloom as we
move into the summer months of adventures, vacations and new
beginnings.
We all love the changing of the seasons and all the surprises
that are in store, the flowers are blooming and bring luxurious
color to our world, our hearts are opening as we look for love,
romance and hot partnerships. In the months of summer we are
more available to meet the opposite sex as we are spending more
time outdoors attending events, traveling and enjoying the
summer, but we are also open to many dangers as well.
As it is a wondertime of year, we must be open to other things
this time has to offer as well. We meet people and our minds and
hearts are open after a long cold winter and we tend to think we
are somewhat bulletproof to all the dangers associated with this
new found adventure. Granted, that tender embrace, that sweet
sensual kiss and that night of firey passion may have been great
at the time but will the possible "gift" you were given be worth
all that fun and excitement? Somehow, I think not!
Lets reveiw some tips that have been preached for some time now
in reference to our human nature, raging hormones and unbridled
passion that seem to be more eveident in the summer months since
we are wearing less clothing and exposing more of our bodies to
the opposite sex.
First of all, you younger girls, although I know your young
little bodies look great in those barely there bikinis, short
shorts and the "if you bend over your kootsie is gonna show
skirts", but, think about what you are wearing before you walk
out the door. These type things are an invitation, and hey if
you are of legal age and that is what you are going for great,
if that is not the kind of attention you want.....then cover
your ass! Predators are out and looking for an invitation, don't
become a statistic.
Secondly, STD's, need I say more? I will be the first to admit
how much I love sex and that exciting rondevous with that
stranger that I don't know very well, but I always carry my
trusty condoms for protection. I AM NOT condoning sex with
strangers or one night stands, but they happen and everyone, men
and women should and must be prepared. Before you fall into that
heated passion, get to know this person, do not be afraid to ask
the questions about STD's, have you been tested?, are you
currently infected or on any meds, this is your life we are
talking about, are you willing in some cases to let someone else
have control over the outcome and possibly the length or quality
of your life? Pull your head out of the sand and take control.
Never have unprotected sex with someone you do not know. Better
yet, if you don't know or doubt the credibility, stop dead in
your tracks, pull your pants up and walk away. Remember when it
comes to Aids, you are also sleeping with everyone they have
slept with in the last 5 yrs, that is a disgusting
thought.....ewwwww! A small blister or sore on ones mouth could
be herpes, although treatable, still not pleasant. Gawd, how
embarrasing would that be to have to tell your date you have
genital herpes.....watch how quickly they back away from you and
the word spreads. And then there is HIV...the epedimic, we do
not hear much about it these days, but do not be fooled, it
still exists and although someone may tell you they are not
infected and they may not be, they can still be a carrier of the
virus and spread it to you and anyone else you come in contact
with before you even know you have it. There are many forms of
STD's in our world and our lives, be aware of them, the
symptoms, the cures or lack thereof and the possibility of your
exposure to them. If you do not know much about them, please
visit the "Center for Disease Control"s website (WWW.cdc.com)
and become educated on the subject, arm yourself with the
knowledge, precaution and protection. Enjoy your summer, have
the time of your life for the rest of your life, letting no one
change the course without your permission. Be safe, be informed,
be careful and love with no fear knowing that you are educated
and prepared for anything that crosses your path.