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It seems diseases are in a state of flux, as much as the technology to treat them. I have heard of other antibiotic resistant bacterial infections, as well. But, I couldn`t name them off the top of my head. I am truly excited about the new developments in HIV prevention and treatment, as well...

Yep. Non-monogamy has always been the norm in the LGBT community. They are light years ahead of the pack on gender, too.

If you`re asking my opinion, all good things arising from relationships come from great communication skills, reciprocity, and solid agreements. Wedding rings, dresses, cakes, guest lists, public kissing, priests, bouquets, and documents that can be voided as quickly as they are signed have zero...

I'm neither. I identify with open relationships. I`ve heard a couple of times that open relationships are too general a category. But, I feel that`s because people want to force me to pick and choose between casual sex and relationships. I refuse to make such a choice. Casual sex is absolutely...

For what it`s worth, I`m glad this thread was useful at least in ruining someone`s date (from the guy`s perspective).

Hellooooo, friendzone! :) No, thanks...I don`t think any good friend could begrudge you your space for something as justified as this. You may want to give her some sort of timeframe for when you`ll be talking to her again, though. Last but not least, I would definitely set the talking about...

Of course it`s ok. It does to me. I tend to do both, express my desire and ask for consent. I`ve been doing it ever since I read a book called "People Skills", in which the author recommends a two-part I-statement (sometimes, called feeling statements) and you-question to healthy...

If I have a regular partner whom I`m barebacking and who`s barebacking other partners, I`d feel comfortable with every 3 months. If it`s sex with a stranger(s), I`d want to use condoms or see everyone`s clean bill of health on the spot. I know there are still risks, but those are risks I`m...

I appreciate your concern, and you sound sincere. But, when do you call it quits? I have a friend who`s a devout Catholic and an advanced student of theology. He toys with the idea of going into the priesthood. We`ve known each other for 18 years, since high school. We`ve argued many times...

The answer to your question (which, is the same as ksandra`s) is in my previous post. Maybe we should just acknowledge and accept miscommunication lest we should look like a bickering married couple.

I`ve already moved on, as you can see from my last post. I think I`ve said everything I wanted to say in regard to the original topic. I was just dismayed, since this is only my second thread here: one, by the near-unanimity against; and secondly, by the heavy dose of "female perspective" (with...

Truer words have never been spoken. The reason I know is because my friends tell me how many women they`ve been with. And, trust me, they hit on women way more than I do. I actually feel a lot pickier than them. But, that`s probably not true. It takes me A LOT to get out of my comfort zone...

THANK YOU!!! :) Now I don`t feel so alone and misunderstood. The whole idea of 'spontaneous' and 'natural' is never complete without first asking the question: "Spontaneous and natural to whom? Romantic to whom?" And the answer is...to women! That`s who! Of course! I`ve met my share of men who...

You`re a diamond in a rough, thank you. I`m truly surprised by the lack of positive feedback in this forum. I`ve posted the same thread elsewhere, and have gotten mostly positive 'reviews', which just goes to show how much I fit into poly. I may repost a post from someone in another forum (a...

It's just become pretty clear to me why you`re having dating problems. There`s no envying your boyfriend, to be sure.

Clearly. Since, I could hardly understand what the hell you were talking about. :p The parts I did understand I have already addressed in my previous post. Much luck to you. ;) ------------ Edit: You got it. I`ll be sympathetic to that fact, as long as your supposed fragility is not used as a...

The sentence in bold is exactly what I mean by 'asking for consent', and I think it`s implied in the expression itself. I don`t know why, but people usually tend to assume both extremes upon hearing it. Some think it`s sissy and insecure; others think it`s near-rape. --------- Edit: I think...

You raise interesting points. I`ll let others chime in in order not to post whore.

I`ll mention one more thing about porn, and that is that it gave me models for empowered female behavior. Certainly way more than Hollywood has. Usually, porn is criticized as being objectifying of women. But, some women in porn have provided me with role models for precisely the opposite...

I don`t know, Ton. Your point is well-taken that verbal consent at the expense of body language may reek of insecurity. But, to consider an awkward turn of phrase a complete deal breaker also seems like insecurity on the receiver`s part. I think it`s awesome to want confidence in a man, but we...