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Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 11:18:00 PM EST
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                The mock one of the female condom is, and yes I sadly speak from experience, an uncomfortable and fairly unpractical tool of contraception for the M.S.M. community. The original design made use of a plastic ring that reminded me vaguely of the jelly bracelets we wore in middle school. This ring was inserted into the vaginal canal to hold the mechanism in place; however the rectal ramifications of this procedure are less then pleasant. The best way for me to describe it is to remind you all of the old saying, “you’re walking like you have a corn cob up your butt.”

And yes I did.
 
                But, a few months ago a friend of mine who is affiliated with a L.G.B.T.Q.A. youth group, that also works for the Health department, gave me a sample condom of the new version of the female condom. I was surprised at first. I wanted to play with it, but she urged me, knowing I was fairly sexually adventurous, to try it out.
And yes I did.
I must explain first that when I was told how to use the first version of the FC they suggested I take out the plastic ring, which I did after the first attempt failed miserably. Yet, it really wasn’t very practical. The bag would fall out if you are having rough sex. The bag doesn’t have smooth edges. All in all I only use it as a last resort. The new FC is much easier to insert anally. Its smooth edges and polyurethane base makes it much more comfortable and sensible. I would advise everyone read the directions, and if you are a male using the FC2 I advise you use more lube. You can almost never have too much lube. I promise you will enjoy your experience.
And yes I did. ;D
      
                 If you have any questions about the new VA W.O.W. condom go to avert.org.
 
With love and hope,
Ryan           


Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 4:27:00 PM EST
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Well winter is finally here in central Illinois which means that now I spend most of my time working or shivering like a Chihuahua and what does Ryan think about while shivering…. I think about comprehensive sex-ed and why it is so important for today’s youth…. Ok fine sometimes I think about cornflakes, but lately I have been thinking about relationships and how comp. sex-ed is such an obvious choice. I mean its like the totally cool thing to do…duh. >               

It used to be that sex was something of a taboo, to only be done on slightly romantic scenic overlooks and in bed between newlyweds in order to consummate their marriage. But today with this now found idea of “progressive open-minded-ness” (I made that word up, I know, I’m fabulous) sex has become a normal part of youth relationships. Which I find great, sex is a beautiful part of life and should be experienced and enjoyed. However sex is like a gum, it can be fun, but dangerous if you don’t know how to handle it. The undeniable fact is that today youth are sexually active and that abstinence only education as it stands doesn’t have a place in our society. I only hope that the hair of millions does not have to be sacrificed because of extreme right lobbyist and there no “gum chewing” policies.                 

Well that is what Ryan thinks about while shivering like a Chihuahua…..ooh and cornflakes! ;-)


Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 4:08:00 PM EST
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Well everyone, that joyous time of year is almost  to part us, the time I am speaking of is of course the Great American Condom Campaign.  Nothing gets my feathers ruffled like 500 Trojans delivered to my front door.  This year, my plans for those 500 little latex babies have been slightly changed.  At ICC (the local community college) has denied me access to my old distribution grounds.  There message, "We do not support soliciting, nor do we allow the distribution of sexual materials."  IT’S HORSE POOPIE! In response I and my newly formed "Home team" have been brainstorming and the five of us have decided to go gorilla. Please have us in your hearts and if you are in the vicinity of one of the little latex warriors, hold it in the air. We have come up with a lot of ideas to distract from the actual distribution. Can you say CONDOM FAIRY? Will update you all soon.            


Monday, September 21, 2009 at 1:28:00 PM EDT
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It was exactly a week from today, perhaps a hour or so before the post of this blog, that I was in Washington D.C. with Advocates for youth on their annual Urban Retreat.  While there I met with several U.S. congress members, one of whom was the YOUNG and VERY PRETTY Aaron Schock.
 
It was a horridly rainy day here in central Illinois; the clouds were strengthened by the rushing Illinois River giving them a dark bruise purple tint. The eerie atmosphere doth not keep me and my fellow baristas from making the legendary coffee (we seriously say that, I’m not joking) Starbucks is known for.
 
At around eight past eleven I was working on espresso bar, when an order for a grandee, half-calf, nonfat, extra-foam, latte came through.  I looked to my side and my fellow baristas were huddled around a very attractive young man.  Then it hit me.
 
I WAS MAKING AARON SCHOCKS LATTE.  Now I am not a big fan of his position on policy, but he has proven himself to be far more progressive then I ever gave him credit for. He voted in support of the Freedom of Choice Act, and has a few other rather progressive bills regarding contraceptive on his belt, unfortunately the love story between he and I ends there.
 
As I was finishing his drink I introduced myself and told him how surreal it was that I had just been in his office less then a week ago.  He asked why I was there, and I proceeded to explain to him that I was part of a lobby day to gain support for the R.E.A.L. Act.  As I was finishing my tale he shook my hand and told everyone goodbye.
 
Now, it’s not that I wanted him to jump directly onto my bandwagon, but he could have made some comment on his position.  If you folks who were in the media training can recall the portion of the lecture were they explained answer v respond. I was totally and completely responded to. And yes, it did piss me off. 
 
I guess the good news is that election year is coming up.  In my district there is a good labor movement man who works at the AFL/CIO building in Peoria.  There is a good chance I may end up working on his campaign trail.


Alas there is still some hope in me for Rep. Schock.  Who knows he may end up surprising me. 
 
Till next time,
Ryan

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