tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post3802354170386939982..comments2024-03-26T00:14:00.509-07:00Comments on Crunchy Chicken: How green is your sex life?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-38172231057917052312008-11-05T16:54:00.000-08:002008-11-05T16:54:00.000-08:00I DO think about the environmental impact...The ot...I DO think about the environmental impact...<BR/><BR/>The other thing I think about is that many people don't realize that soft sex toys often have Phthlatates as well as PVCs - and that's not good for soft tissue (hey wait! soft tissue, where do I find that hmmm... )<BR/><BR/>Beware of sex toys labeled "Novelty Only" -<BR/><BR/>I am posting a link to a blog post which I wrote. It has some links CindieLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14765041088120209343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-49021745736996274362008-11-05T16:52:00.000-08:002008-11-05T16:52:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.CindieLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14765041088120209343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-38895650232939735302008-10-31T20:09:00.000-07:002008-10-31T20:09:00.000-07:00My wife and I are monogamous and don't worry about...My wife and I are monogamous and don't worry about contraception (two women = no pregnancy) and we are both fortunate enough to not need the pill for hormonal regulation. We do use glass toys instead of silicon or latex because of sensitivity issues and it is much easier to keep the glass toys germ-free. Some of our glass pieces are really beautiful!<BR/>Initially, we had a silicon implement Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-28690657234971796012008-10-31T05:40:00.000-07:002008-10-31T05:40:00.000-07:00"However, I have fought consistently with the phar..."However, I have fought consistently with the pharmacist about the little pink plastic pill pack. I do NOT need a new one each month. They're such a waste. I finally got them to give me only one for three sets of pills, which cuts down on the waste. However, I'd like to get rid of them altogether, but my pharmacist won't stop giving them to me, even when I beg! Should I just go somewhere else, orElisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15271538327787248813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-53496557821410549922008-10-30T19:44:00.000-07:002008-10-30T19:44:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-4771514058184287982008-10-30T18:17:00.000-07:002008-10-30T18:17:00.000-07:00I have given this some thought lately, especially ...I have given this some thought lately, especially after switching to the Diva Cup for the not-so-fun part of the month. <BR/><BR/>A friend introduced me to the Nuva Ring and I love it. I was really bummed when I finally got good health insurance and found even that they still won't pay for it. It is about $50 a month. <BR/><BR/>I could get the pill for free from the health dept. but I've Jenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171797412090628520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-61230927187954478502008-10-30T16:53:00.000-07:002008-10-30T16:53:00.000-07:00my first priority is a method which leaves me feel...my first priority is a method which leaves me feeling comfortable, safe, healthy and protected. i have yet to find that! i've tried 5 different hormonal contraceptives (3 pills, the nuvaring and the evra patch) and condoms. when i went last week to speak to my doctor about contraceptives i asked about the iud and decided against it - she only recommends it for people who are in long term Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-53092145780813887652008-10-30T16:32:00.000-07:002008-10-30T16:32:00.000-07:00Keenpa - I think you need a cold dip in the well.Keenpa - I think you need a cold dip in the well.Crunchy Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612320939936593420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-90911180812937478332008-10-30T16:25:00.000-07:002008-10-30T16:25:00.000-07:00Crunchy, and EJ - "The "strange perforation" of th...Crunchy, and EJ - "The "strange perforation" of the wooden dildo would be for pulling it out."<BR/><BR/>How disappointing! Jeez, am I the only one with an imagination? :-)<BR/><BR/>yeah, the "put fingers here" idea occurred to me, but seemed so boring, in view of the otherwise brilliant and fascinating and stimulating (mentally!) aspects of that thing.<BR/><BR/>I was hoping something ELSE was Greenpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17224906349154302210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-89959297750160171522008-10-30T13:53:00.000-07:002008-10-30T13:53:00.000-07:00Abbie--it might be your pharmacist-mine have alway...Abbie--it might be your pharmacist-mine have always asked, and this is at various geological locations.<BR/><BR/>Now I get generic mail-order bcp and it comes with so much packaging. I don't like the idea of hormones in the water, and I don't like the waste, but bcps have been doing their job for 10+ years, and I don't want to mess with it. I also don't want to risk natural methods.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-15973138087242370262008-10-30T07:03:00.000-07:002008-10-30T07:03:00.000-07:00My roommate has an IUD. Her boyfriend is a doctor...My roommate has an IUD. Her boyfriend is a doctor, so she gets to hear all the hospital horror stories and for some reason doesn't want to undergo elective surgery! [wry grin] <BR/><BR/>She initially had problems with the Diva cup and her IUD, but after a year or so of avoiding it, has gone back to the diva cup I believe. <BR/><BR/>btw, you can have sex with a diva cup in. your body CuriousNomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00470281001601298788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-42091371307541399102008-10-29T21:37:00.000-07:002008-10-29T21:37:00.000-07:00For contraception, how about an IUD?Non-permanent,...For contraception, how about an IUD?<BR/><BR/>Non-permanent, although they last for 5 years, and there's basically no maintenance. Very little waste. I think they are a pretty good option, really.<BR/><BR/>As for the Queen Ann's lace, most things I've read about it say it's pretty unreliable, so I wouldn't use it alone for contraception. <BR/><BR/>Of course, there is the argument that basically Anna Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392881021927019092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-35865817213706594862008-10-29T20:44:00.000-07:002008-10-29T20:44:00.000-07:00Oh yeah, and there's these:http://www.treehugger.c...Oh yeah, and there's these:<BR/>http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/04/natex-amazon-condoms.phpMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00315913554551107839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-52112108123154870272008-10-29T19:22:00.000-07:002008-10-29T19:22:00.000-07:00Since so many people seem to use condoms as a pref...Since so many people seem to use condoms as a preferred method of contraception, maybe an article about the "greenest" condoms is in order:<BR/>* Latex, polyurethane, sheepskin<BR/>* With spermicide or without<BR/>* Styles/colors/whatever<BR/>I imagine it would be a lot of work to hunt down this information, but I'd love to read it...Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00315913554551107839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-52879065045573367932008-10-29T15:58:00.000-07:002008-10-29T15:58:00.000-07:00no, I don;t think about itand I think sex is compl...no, I don;t think about it<BR/><BR/>and I think sex is complicated enough without complicating it with sustainability issues<BR/><BR/>also - condoms prevent disease and over population, so I believe their impact to be minimal when that is taken into considerationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-36948162757402341742008-10-29T14:38:00.000-07:002008-10-29T14:38:00.000-07:00You're right, I hadn't thought about this! I am pr...You're right, I hadn't thought about this! I am pretty much stuck when it comes to contraception, I am on the pill and I know that it's not good; but I am also taking a medicine that would cause birth defects, so I'm not willing to take any chances. I would consider a copper IUD, but I'm hoping to be able to have another baby in the next year or two.mechikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341934413926265061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-7588633621017170512008-10-29T14:18:00.000-07:002008-10-29T14:18:00.000-07:00I don't think anyone mentioned a copper IUD. There...I don't think anyone mentioned a copper IUD. There are no hormones, no waste and you don't have to think about it for ten year. I highly recommend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-53363627528431212302008-10-29T14:04:00.000-07:002008-10-29T14:04:00.000-07:00Definitely condoms for me. All of the reusable ba...Definitely condoms for me. All of the reusable barrier methods require backup spermicide (as far as I know, anyway), to which I am allergic. I keep thinking of trying the fertility awareness thing, since you could set a clock to my reproductive system, but my schedule is hectic enough that I wouldn't trust myself to do everything reliably enough. I suppose I might as well start at some point, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-12819794668024799722008-10-29T12:34:00.000-07:002008-10-29T12:34:00.000-07:00I use birth control pills. I understand the envir...I use birth control pills. I understand the environmental issues associated with contamination of the water supply. That said, I do not want to have children right now. <BR/>However, I have fought consistently with the pharmacist about the little pink plastic pill pack. I do NOT need a new one each month. They're such a waste. I finally got them to give me only one for three sets of pills, Farmer's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993260095409544097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-83975807961732091182008-10-29T11:52:00.000-07:002008-10-29T11:52:00.000-07:00My husband had a vasectomy when the little guy was...My husband had a vasectomy when the little guy was 6 weeks old and my other guy was 22 months. We knew we only wanted 2 so this decision was a no brainer for us. Now we don't use anything. <BR/><BR/>Didn't like the pill although I used it when we were first together and weren't ready for the kiddos. <BR/><BR/>I am a labor and delivery nurse and I see lots of diseases that could have been Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-40388365792856711102008-10-29T11:44:00.000-07:002008-10-29T11:44:00.000-07:00Isn't it good Norwegian wood?Isn't it good Norwegian wood?Robj98168https://www.blogger.com/profile/12449968557883132353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-35275290820748036712008-10-29T11:40:00.000-07:002008-10-29T11:40:00.000-07:00This is certainly a hot topic! As The Purloined L...This is certainly a hot topic! As The Purloined Letter and Ashley both mentioned, NFP/fertility awareness/sympto-thermal method seems to be a very sustainable option for preventing pregnancy, except for the thermometer. I've yet to have the battery in mine die, but it is 99% plastic, and doesn't appear to be built for longevity. :-( <BR/><BR/>As for disease protection, I relied on abstinence, Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273431755984995387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-43930649963470475312008-10-29T11:14:00.000-07:002008-10-29T11:14:00.000-07:00Before husband's fixing, we used condoms, the mini...Before husband's fixing, we used condoms, the minipill and a diaphragm, plus extended breastfeeding and extra spermicide? Environmentally unsound? Only compared to the alternative. I've gotten pregnant using *FOUR* *SIMULATNEOUS* forms of birth control, after surgical sterilization and in a host of circumstances that seem unlikely. We are now praying that the second sterilization works. jewishfarmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17547121621115074866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-50084831900932485152008-10-29T10:41:00.000-07:002008-10-29T10:41:00.000-07:00I'm a long-time condom user, and, really, I figure...I'm a long-time condom user, and, really, I figure there are far worse things I could be doing to trash the environment than throwing out a condom once a week or so. :) I'm in a very monogamous relationship, but I hate the idea of hormonal birth control (I'd rather bleed profusely, suffer through the cramps, have pms, and deal with the hormone fluctuations than I would introduce artificial Kelsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360453556050034020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-78816076720631080862008-10-29T10:18:00.000-07:002008-10-29T10:18:00.000-07:00Add me to the fertility awareness camp. We either...Add me to the fertility awareness camp. We either abstain or use a condom during the "possibly fertile" week or so.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00877755437019739349noreply@blogger.com