Is it normal for younger women to talk about birth control

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I am a 48 yr. old man and sometimes I supervise student interns from the local college..in one instance me and a student intern had to visit a client far away...we had a nice trip and a good conversation...but at one point in the conversation she told me she was on birth control and that it was an implant...so she did not have to worry about it , etc.. is this normal with the younger generation..she is 19..in my day a younger woman probaly would keep that one to herself...but i just took it as they are so much more unihibited about stuff these days

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  • ProseAthlete
    11 years ago | pl

    You're only five years older than me; I know there's no generation gap, so I'm surprised you were surprised at this. It seems normal to me.

    It shouldn't really be any more shocking to discuss birth control than to talk about taking a daily multi-vitamin. One thing prevents scurvy and the other prevents crotch-dumplings, but they're both good for combating dreadful maladies. I agree with NeuroNeptunian; being able to talk about birth control measures as readily as one might talk about other medical issues is a healthy thing.

    Talking in lurid detail about specific medical issues is always TMI, but that doesn't sound like the case here.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    People your own age talk about it too. It's not really a big deal.

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  • NeuroNeptunian
    11 years ago

    Yeah, it's more acceptable now than it was when you were younger. My friends and I have plenty of casual conversations about contraceptives. The more comfortable people become with talking about it, the better.

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  • Terence_the_viking
    11 years ago

    Dinosaur sense Tingling.

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  • kelili
    11 years ago

    I've voted yes.

    Personally I think that young adults should use condoms as contraceptives if they are still in their chasing period. It prevents from nasty diseases while the other methods doesn't.

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    • VioletTrees
      11 years ago

      Some people use both. I think that IUDs have a lower failure rate than condoms.

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      • kelili
        11 years ago

        Using both is a sensible decision.

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    • suckonthis9
      11 years ago

      Incorrect. Condoms are only 65 to 85 per cent effective in preventing the spread of STD's and unwanted pregnancy.
      It is far more beneficial (enjoyable and natural) to be using a method of contraceptive that is nearly 100 per cent effective, and for both sexual partners to be screened for STD's.

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  • Mlopez0718
    11 years ago

    You sound exactly like my mom! I bet you tell your kids to be careful but actually mean don't have sex. It's understandable though, your times were different & uncomfortable things were definitely not talked about, but it's completely normal now. Although I personally wouldn't talk about that with a man, that I'm not with, especially an older man-seems kind of outta line

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  • MysterionFrance
    11 years ago

    oh, great. Young girls trying not to become pregnant. I hate the new generation. They want tits and to fuck, and this planet is already overpopulated. Only the stupid have kids these days...

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  • Anonymous Post Author
    11 years ago

    Not just the fact that she talked about it, but that she talked about it with me...someone who is male, older, dont know each other too well, and sort of her teacher...

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  • BlueJeansWhiteShirt
    11 years ago

    Sex isn't shameful nor embarrassing. It's normal human behaviour. And it shouldn't be weird to discuss things that prevent the spread of nasty infections or the conception of an unplanned baby. Contraception is sensible.

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