thoma@reed.UUCP (Ann Muir Thomas) (03/22/85)
*** REPLACE THIS LINE WITH YOUR MESSAGE *** To Isaac (whose last name I have rudely forgotten) Yes I used birth control (i.e. condom) the "first time", and have never gone without it since. The best thing (well, one of them) my parents ever did for me was to teach me to say "NO!!" no matter what the consequences. I am only 21 and could not deal with an unwanted pregnancy emotionally, physically, or financially at this time. Most recently I had to say "NO!!!" to someone I love dearly and who I won't see for almost a year..THat really hurt but going ahead with intercourse was NOT worth the risk. If I can say NO I think almost anyone can, if they are in a situation where birth control is not available. Respectfully yours, Ann