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Why is the age 25 a magic number.

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ICanSeeTheSun · 26/06/2014 22:00

I have been doing nurse bank shifts, this week I have been covering a sexual Heath clinic.

What I noticed was a lot of signs on the wall. These signs was for a C card, which enables under 25 to get condoms, dams and lube.

I don't know the stats, and I am very new to bank nursing as a HCSW ( old name NA) so didn't want to rock the boat and ask this.

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Pumpkinpositive · 26/06/2014 22:52

What's a dental dam?!

A horse with big teeth.

Think MrS Ed.

gotnotimeforthat · 26/06/2014 22:54

I've used a dam purely out of curiosity mind. I got given one with a bunch of free condoms. The 'moment' was killed almost instantly as i burst out laughing. someone giving you oral with a square of what appeared to be latex glove spread across your genitals is not what i would class as erotic.

It said on the wrapper it was for anus licking too. I can understand why you would want a barrier between your tongue and someones arse hole though.

ICanSeeTheSun · 26/06/2014 23:01

www.getthefacts.health.wa.gov.au/2/144/1/dams.pm

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Fideliney · 26/06/2014 23:08

I've yet to find anyone who's used a dental dam for oral sex. It's like a sexual health advice parallel universe.

Are they still maintaining they are a real thing? I remember a sixth for sexual health session dissolving into scepticism 20 years ago over those. Like the TV licensing vans of safe sex.

CorusKate · 26/06/2014 23:11

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Fideliney · 26/06/2014 23:12

Sounds a bit sharp.

Pumpkinpositive · 26/06/2014 23:14

I wonder how a flattened-out crisp packet would fare

Or cling film. Or a bin liner.

I draw the line at tin foil though.

grocklebox · 26/06/2014 23:15

there has to be a line somewhere.
What is your aibu?

gotnotimeforthat · 26/06/2014 23:15

I wonder how a flattened-out crisp packet would fare.

nah just use clingfilm.

gotnotimeforthat · 26/06/2014 23:16

dammit pumpkin! Grin

CarryOnDancing · 26/06/2014 23:16

Ha-crisp packet! It makes you wonder why they've not gone down the savour route with condoms. Kebab and chips flavour would save from all sorts of problems!

CorusKate · 26/06/2014 23:16

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CarryOnDancing · 26/06/2014 23:17

That should be savoury of course although with a good flavour selection people may indeed savour and enjoy!

Xcountry · 26/06/2014 23:25

I think its because you are supposed to be a bit more responsible for yourself. I was married with 4 kids at 25 but still had to have the fucking chlamydia test everytime I got a smear. Fair enough I was sexually active from a young age and married DH when I was 17 but it doesn't mean I was sleeping around. We are still together now.

ICanSeeTheSun · 26/06/2014 23:30

There has alway got to a thread police.... Quick every hide the Feds are coming.

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grocklebox · 26/06/2014 23:32
Hmm
Happydaysatlast · 26/06/2014 23:36

Ah had my first baby at 25 got married and brought a house back in the good old days when you could actually afford to.

Now am 25 years older than that and he's 25 this year.

Definatly a magic number. Grin

MyrtleDove · 26/06/2014 23:40

I def know people who have used dental dams for oral sex, but they are lesbians/queer women - prob different for straight women.

ICanSeeTheSun · 26/06/2014 23:43

I am pleased to hear that dams are being used

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Pumpkinpositive · 26/06/2014 23:44

Like the TV licensing vans of safe sex.

Is that, like, sex with the gear in, like, neutral?

SoonToBeSix · 26/06/2014 23:48

Anyone can get condoms free at any age from your practice nurse at GP surgery.

ICanSeeTheSun · 26/06/2014 23:51

grocklebox

Why is the age 25 a magic number.
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