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When unprotected sex leaves more than just tears

An unhappy couple in bed. (Courtesy/iStockphoto)

One of the most strangest things about having sex as a woman is that you constantly have to remind the man about the condom and while at it you often have to negotiate for it. Simply wanting to have protected sex is never enough of a reason for these men. You have to bring up not being on your safe days to scare them into wrapping it up, and even then there is no guarantee. Most of the time they swear by how perfect their withdrawal game is and at this stage you get into an argument of whether you trust this method or not.

He can convince you to trust him, or you can convince him your fear for pregnancy is greater than your love for sex. The person who has perfected the art of emotional manipulation carries the day when it gets here.

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