[oberon]

Would someone please explain to me what is so difficult about using a condom? *I mean, the directions are right there on the box. *What- it take 10 seconds longer to get to sex? *It ruins the mood?

Try a screaming baby in the background- what does that do for the mood? *Try explaining to a potential partner you have HIV or herpes. *That takes a lot longer than 10 seconds and it certainly doesn't promote a sexy atmosphere. *Unless you don't plan to take the time to tell them. *In which case it's not just stupid, it's criminal.

Okay, this is going to be harsh.

Mtldude...please don't have any children with a cousin. *If you haven't figured out safe-sex, then your children are going to need all the help they can get- not hereditary mental disorders. *The morality of the act is a societal question; knowingly harming a child isn't, it's just plain wrong.

Cornelius111 is right on track with this teacher. *When it's an older woman and an underage male, then people seem to shrug it off, even think it's funny. *It's not. *It's still statutory rape. *It's a crime. I think it's even more apalling that SHE didn't insist on safe-sex. *But I guess if you are going to have sex with a child, your judgement probably isn't the best in the world.

Summary of advice: *Get tested for STDs; Learn to use condoms; Look for sexual partners closer to your own age, outside your own family.