Condoms : A Responsible Option (1985)

hi no I can't talk right now any minute oh yeah he's great much nicer than Jimmy no not yet but tonight the definite possibility well because I feel I'm ready when we both like one another a lot we're both starting to feel pretty serious here he is call you tomorrow you look really nice anyway excuse me Jimmy how you sure how you been long time huh get away who's he it's Jimmy we used to go out but I didn't invite him I haven't seen him for a year no hi Donny hmm I thought you moved to Kansas or Nebraska or someplace [Music] changes the line [Music] [Music] perhaps you're wondering why I've gathered you all here this evening you could say that you're here to make a very important point like what two's company and 46 is a crop that's one way to put it here's another if you and sue decide to become physically intimate with each other that decision may expose you to sexually transmitted diseases carried by a lot of people you don't even know right you take the risk of exposing yourself to contact with all of Don's previous partners and their previous partners as well likewise Don risks exposing himself to contact with your previous partners and with their previous partners too in other words when you accept a new sexual partner you run the risk of exposing yourself to all the sexually transmitted diseases your partner has been exposed to before you even came along you know this is a little embarrassing it's also extremely dangerous because one of the sexually transmitted diseases we're talking about is acquired immune deficiency syndrome the condition which destroys your body's ability to fight off disease including cancer it's a merciless killer most often referred to as AIDS AIDS according to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta one out of five Americans has a sexually transmitted disease at any one time these diseases include syphilis gonorrhea herpes chlamydia AIDS or any of 30 different conditions million of super Americans have been exposed to AIDS and now carry the virus in their bodies most of these people don't even know they're infected what are you saying we're all gonna die of AIDS far from it aids can be avoided just like other sexually transmitted diseases you can protect yourself go on you can decide not to be sexually active is the ascendant which will give you complete protection against becoming infected through any sexual contact when you do accept a new sexual partner you can ask whether he or she has been tested for AIDS and if so how recently a knowledge of your partner's history and test results can improve your margin of safety and had sit don't have sex and if you do ask for a resume and medical records first no there's more if you are sexually active condoms provide a powerful line of defense against sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS excuse me but this is boy talk isn't it I mean they don't take the pill for us so why should we have to worry about condoms for them this is why men are more likely to give AIDS to women than women are to give it to men why take responsibility for using condoms just one reason to protect your health and your life what if you never bought condoms before you never bought a condom before well I tried to once but [Music] I just didn't know what kind again there are many types to choose from some are made of latex rubber and some of animal intestines some have ridges and other features to increase sexual stimulation and also they vary in price when you begin to use condoms you might start with a basic lubricated type with or without a reservoir tip after that you may want to try other types to see which kind pleases you and your partner most don't remember one size fits all but even if you know what you're looking for it's still embarrassing to go in and buy them [Music] [Music] you're right it's a problem that must be overcome and here's some easy ways to do it select a store that displays condoms on open racks rather than on or behind the counter or you might buy your condoms from one of the vending machines that seem to be popping up in more and more locations or visit a local clinic or Family Planning Center where personnel are especially sensitive declines feelings or simply buy them through the mail okay okay we get the point I got mine right here I mean some of us do the story before we even got here so if we just break this little meeting up and get on with our business if you knew the whole story you would not carry your condom in your wallet or the glove compartment of your new car or any warm place the best way to protect their effectiveness is to keep them in a cool dry place condoms are manufactured and tested to ensure compliance with strict government standards when properly stored they remain effective for two to three years with excellent reliability in fact the main problems associated with condoms are failure to use them at all and failure to use them correctly correctly how complicated can it be not very but here are eight key points that can make all the difference a condom should be used whenever you have vaginal oral or anal sex and it should be in place before the penis touches any opening of your partner's body open the packet gently take care not to tear the condom with your fingernails don't attempt to test it by stretching or blowing it up every condom you buy has been pre-tested testing it yourself may only damage the condom a lubricant may help to and further reduce the very small possibility of your condom breaking whether or not your condom is already lubricated you can use an additional water-based lubricant such as KY jelly as well baby oil or Vaseline may weaken the latex rubber of which many condoms are made so use only the appropriate lubrication spermicides are products designed to kill sperm and so avoid pregnancy used with condoms spermicides offer valuable added protection against sexually transmitted disease be sure to put the condom on correctly as you begin to roll the condom on to the penis press the air out of the reservoir tip if the condom has one if the condom does not have a reservoir tip leave about half an inch of it free to catch the semen smooth the surface to eliminate air bubbles roll the condom down to the base without stopping until the condom is completely in place when the penis is withdrawn the condom should be held at the base of the penis to make sure it is not left behind never use a condom more than once the contents of the used condom should not come into contact with any part of either partner's body although the chances of a condom breaking are very small they do exist should this ever happen additional spermicide should be applied directly into the vagina if spermicide is not available douching with warm water is recommended whenever you accept a new sexual partner or whenever you cannot be absolutely certain about your partner's history of exposure proper use of condoms offers important protection against AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases while not absolute this protection is highly effective it gives sexually active men and women their best chance of remaining safe well it looks like the party's over so what do you want to do tonight why don't we think it over come on fern I'm not using one of those what's the point I know you're on the pill can you tell me how many girls you've slept with in the last couple of years sure more or less and you know where they've been well how could I know that ever heard of AIDS yeah but get the message uh-huh that's why we're using the condom [Music]