WOW...

So, I went to the Planned Parenthood website because I had a question about the hormone used in an IUD... But, that is neither here nor there, I'm always amazed by the wealth of information on their site. It is beyond conprehension to me that while they do support abortion rights in this country that so many people would want to see them fall apart. Their site had information on birth control, facts about use, healthy sexual practices and so much more.

I got to the site and clicked on the wrong link initially and was amazed to read that 75 percent of men and women who are sexually active will have at one time have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). I think about my friends--many come to me with their questions about birth control and advice. I'm not sure when I became the one to go to with questions about birth control or STIs; but I don't mind. I used to sell sex toys, so I'm sure it is a natural connection. In many ways, it is. I've always been open about discussing these things; ever since college when I used to hand out condoms on campus.

Still and back to Planned Parenthood. After visiting their site today, I'm more committed to supporting their organization. Afterall, I visit the site about once a month looking up something, and I should not take for granted my right to access this information--so that is why I write tonight: first, protect yourself because 75 percent is high and remember, part of protection is talking to your doctor about your sexual health--your doctor may not ask you, make sure you bring it up. Second, educate yourself. Lastly, but certainly not least, do not take for granted the resources we have available to us--you never know when someone might succeed in taking them away.

I'll put my soabox away--it does not belong out anyway. I'm certainly not a perfect person and I can appreciate that my friends can come to me when they need to and have an open dialouge regarding these topics. I'm proud that they can instill that trust in me and I certainly would not want to get all preachy now. :)

Have a lovely evening.