The Brazilian gov't. will be passing out condoms at this years carnival.What do you think about it?
149673
My job is doing HIV prevention so I do the same thing for a living. So I think its great the Brazilian gov are the ones handing out the condoms. Its nice to know what some place in the world the gov't is realistic and supportive and trying to be most effective in preventing HIV and STDs...unlike the U.S....come on how many people in this day and age are gonna really wait until marriage to have sex? They never even really did it before!
535338
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1126042
I think people are starting to feel more open and free. Losing their manners and being proper. I'm glad I'm not the only who noticed. \n\nBut if you think about it, sex is a part of our nature. We need some sort of relief whether it's by yourself or with a person, and somehow nowadays people choose to have sex as their release.\n\nIt's also based on the society.
650675
I personally think that is a wonderful idea. I am so sick of people spreading disease and claiming they didn't know when all you have to do is take a five minute test and give your permission. It really pisses me off.\n\nAs for people being concerned that they will not be cared for if they should test positive, I work with AIDS patients and most of them have advanced disease and are unable to work and all of the meds are paid for by you and me and our wonderful government. Fret no more. Just make sure they get tested so they will quit spreading this wretched disease.
401061
Thousands of people are suffering from HIV/AIDS. Plus, half of the infected people are in treatment. Plus, Mandela, the president is doing something about it and the government. I need 10 points. \nI'm in a competition. LOL
997144
I don't know. Maybe it was Viagra. That stuff is getting the whole country screwed, literally.
887692
Not really. I think the Brazilian government is oppressing the poorer Brazilians. If you ever get a chance to travel to Brazil, do so. Brazil is one of the greatest countries in the world, if you travel where the tourist guide tells you to.... Venture out beyond the "fancy" hotels and beach resorts and you will be disgusted at how the government of Brazil treats the lower class of people, they live in such horrible conditions. However, on T.V. you'll never see those places, only the beautiful beaches and hot multiracial women. Americans are only a portion of the problem because rich men from all over the world have been using Brazil's "sex tourism" for a long time. It's time for people to stop blaming the branches of evil for their problems and start focusing on the root of their evils. If the Brazilian government tried harder to educate the lower class and distributed the wealth more evenly, you wouldn't have potentially smart girls on the streets selling themselves for the higher bid.
588674
The same way that religious conservatives who are anti-abortion don't want sex ed taught in schools, condoms handed out, minors to be able to get the pill w/o consent.  Sheesh, it's a no win situation with these folks.  Oh yeah, I guess they just want everyone to be chaste.  Look how well that's working out.
859158
I think it's a bad idea.  I have already seen it here being suggested to stupid girls who are worried after they have unprotected sex they are pregnant.
425648
As someone stated, any sexual activity is risky. Even with the use of condoms, AIDS is still a possibility. Read this quote "They argue that condoms should not be promoted as a way to fight AIDS because the virus that causes AIDS is small enough to pass through latex condoms..."
53743
xenia,\n\nI think it's just STUPID that anyone would refuse to sell condoms to anyone, because of age.  When will people learn that that's how unwanted pregnancy and disease is spread?  People will DO what they want to DO, regardless of whether they have a rubber or not...better just to have one, ya know?\n\nIf you're in a decent-sized town, there should be a local free clinic.  He could stop by there and probably get them for free, and he doesn't have to listen to their schpiel, if he doesn't want to.
1016599
Yes!  Go Ghana!  I'm sick of all the Brazil talk.  It would energize fans who say, "oh well, brazil's going to win anyway."
577265
Be prepare with some condoms.
356743
It's a long standing vendetta against Castro? Time to put it to bed. And make it a great vacation spot.\nCastro will be dead in the near future.
1085450
``WE``  BRAZILIAN dont do that..WE dont suck anything after scoring...hehehehhee.I think that player is gay!!!He could not suck in front of everybody what he really wanted to suck that's why he sucked his thumb.....hehehhehehe BRAZIL will show him what he will suck next!!!\n\nGO BRAZIL GO BRAZIL GO BRAZIL GO BRAZIL...\nGO for The World Cup # 6......
184032
Y.A. seems to be a pretty effective venue for STD education.  There appear to be a lot of young people here, and variations of the STD question are asked frequently.  The anonymity offered here seems to make it 'safe' to ask the taboo question.\n\nWord of mouth can be a very powerful educational tool.
516691
Hate it! HATE IT!!! HATE IT!!\n\nAmerica is going nuts!!\n\nAll the good people have gone!!! MAndissa, Bucky, Lisa and now Chris???!! \n\nAnd i can´t vote because i´m from Brazil!!! ahhhh!! that sucks!!!!