safe sex
Safe sex is the modern myth claiming to reconcile pleasure and safety by borrowing the scientific miracle called condoms and barriers. It creates a paradox in which seeking protection stifles desire, fearing the flame will die out under too much defense. It serves as the perfect excuse to offload all responsibility onto a piece of latex while conveniently shelving one's own choices. Presented as a foolproof shield against infections and unwanted pregnancy, it nevertheless offers the illusion of purchasing moral purity.