NY Encouraging Unsafe Sex

Sex is an issue that lots of people take interest in. While I think sex is personal and no one should care about or interfere with other people's sexual choices, issues like abortion, birth control, and gay rights remain heated political issues. Some people disagree with the use of birth control, claiming that people should only engage in sexual activity when they want to procreate. Regardless, condoms are fairly accessible and easy to buy, so those who want to use condoms can do so. Sounds good, right?

Not quite. If you're in New York, be careful about carrying around your condoms.

Currently, if you carry around a condom in New York, that can be used against you as evidence of prostitution. You know, because it's not possible that someone might want a condom to avoid pregnancy while having a sexual relationship with their monogamous, committed partner. And all the people having sex with multiple partners and using condoms to avoid getting STDs, they must all be prostitutes.

And for prostitutes in New York, make sure not to carry around condoms anymore. You'll be exposed to STDs and risk your health, but at least you're less likely to get in trouble with the law.

The No Condoms as Evidence of Prostitution Bill is being voted on by the Assembly. Hopefully, carrying around condoms will be decriminalized. Until then, be careful - not just about having safe sex, but also about carrying around your condoms!