Whoa. If a guy needs magnums, there's no possible way to use smaller ones safely. Latex is organic and fragile. There is an average thickness as the standard, but there is a range of thicknesses in any sheet of latex. Those weak spots break when overstretched, and although it may not happen, it's not something to risk…

Okay, gotcha. I was probably set off by the mention of Mirena, which cost me over $300. Still pissed about that, although it's fucking boss not to have periods anymore.

Where do you see them in the $3 range? Urban centre? Dedicated condom store? Clinic or pharmacy? I cannot think of anywhere in my city where you can get them that cheaply. Are you sure you're not mistaking a 3-pack for a 12?

Sounds like a latex allergy, says the random internets person. But seriously, it's either that or the nonoxyl-9 in the lube. (Just google for info.) I empathise with your sore bits.

Okay, you need to give us prices for what you consider ”cheap” condoms. Do you mean $5? $3? You keep insisting that condoms are inexpensive, so please tell us your frame of reference.

Art is allowed to be provocative! They should have hustled a scholarship for you, not berated you.

Hormonal BC may be okay, if there are not any medical contraindications, but it's really expensive. If it's not subsidised by employers or health plans, it's not an option for many women.

Probs not Pope on a Rope (I don't know if you'd know that particular product, but it indicates that I'm very ooooooooold.)

You kiddin' me?

Same here - always way tall for his age, and very immature to boot. I feel for you, sister.

Trini represent! (Well, I'm Canadian-born, but my parents grew to young adulthood there in the 60s. Unfortunately, they were the smacking kind of disciplinarians. My dad - and his father - used to do the staring thing too - I wonder if it's Trinidad-ingrained? When his voice got quiet, we knew we were in for it!)

My day hath been made. THANK YOU.

See, this is what I always think about when people say shit like that. My mom had me just after moving to Canada, at 23, with her life barely begun. Who knows what she would have accomplished? It was obvious to me that she was always a little jealous of my dad's younger sister, a 70's party-girl feminist who had a…

Thank you both. You have reconciled me to "douche."

When I first started seeing vids in portrait, I thought of all the dumbass iPhone users fuckin' up the aspect ratio. Then, I thought holy crap, this could be the single most important innovation in cinema since the anamorphic lens!

I admire your decision to adopt, period. Best of luck to you!

I'm sorry this happened to you... I'm glad that you were able to leave. And big FUCK OFFs* to whomever is trying to guilt you about his mental health issues; whatever his illness, he made a choice to hit you. He knew it was wrong.

It's about investment of time and emotional capital. 'We should act like we're committed' wants to ensure that two years down the road, when they want a house or a dog or a baby, that 'Nothing's 100%' isn't still just floating along, waiting for things to fall apart. 'Nothing' implies that they cannot commit beyond…

Note: I said pro sport. I'm a supporter of amateur and semi-pro, but I haven't cared for professional leagues lo these 20 years.

Wtf? For those of us who couldn't give two shits about pro sport, it's just fine, thank you. I didn't need her to establish credentials, either.