There seems to be an awful lot of unprotected sex going on. Recurring lapses in judgment. That little voice that says “wear a condom” was silenced by what? Alcohol (the usual suspect). The heat of the moment. Sometimes just embarrassment. An irksome patient: Uses withdrawal as her form of birth control and comes to my […]

If a question like this comes up twice in one week, it’s a sign. First, my brother … recently single and “ready to mingle”. I gently remind him to use condoms, but more importantly, make smart choices. He asks me “but if you use condoms you can’t get STDs, right?” Second, watching reruns of the […]