relost Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 A strange thing happened to me today.... I went to Tesco in Rotherham with the OH to get a few bits we were missing for a Sunday roast. On our way round, we saw a packet of Durex ltd edition condoms reduced to £5.50. Now, we either get them from family planning, or buy them as we need them, but they are pretty steep. Usually it's £3 for 3 or £10/ £12 for 10. We stuck them in the trolley, as they were just end of line, and we never miss a bargain. Anyway, when we got to the till, the security box that was holding them wouldn't open, for the assistant to open it and scan the sticker. I was stood waiting for her supervisor to go and sort this, when I overheard the man at the next till say to the woman with him "Look at that, buying condoms *snigger*, sad. It's sex, no need to make a big deal". He was easily early 40s, and not the sort of person I'd expect such a comment from. If it had been a 14 year old lad, I'd have shrugged it off! I turned to my partner and said loudly enough for them to hear "The immaturity of some people astounds me. Maybe we ought to put the condoms back love, and start popping kids out we can't afford to support- and give people something else to whinge about?" The man pulled a few faces and muttered then carried on packing his shopping. My OH just pulled a face and we packed up and left. Some people may find it a strange thing to write a thread about, but why do some people act this way? It's not something I come across often. I thought most people had sex, and as such would understand the implications of unprotected sex Without being sexist, I tend to find a lot of men who don't understand too much about contraception don't understand why women in a relationship would not be on the pill, but surely there's no need to be so rude? Obviously the pill can have serious implications and has had for me! My personal choice is to use condoms as these are best for us. As we both work full time and are pretty busy, we can't always get to the family planning for free ones, so tend to buy them... Are people embarrassed by buying condoms or embarrassed by other people buying them when they are around? It's seems astoundingly prudish behaviour to harbour in this day and age.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FACEBOOK Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 You cheeky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relost Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Well, your mistake my dear is clearly written within your very first paragraph. You went to Tesco... and Rotherham. I'm afraid the end result of either let alone both is never going to result in a pleasant outcome. As regards to you buying condoms You cheecky little minx Fair point.... I might stick to chemists in future! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FACEBOOK Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Fair point.... I might stick to chemists in future! lol There you see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relost Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 There you see, the solution was within you all along. And Bravo to you and Mr Relost for keeping the love alive. If you asked him.. I don't keep it alive. Way he carries off you would think he has to fight me!!! hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad.Malky Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 It could have been worse she could have shouted to another till “How much for a large pack of ribbed extra sensitive condoms” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanl Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I think it's good that these days you can just go in a shop, be it chemist or supermarket and actually peruse and buy off the shelf.....no longer get asked in the Barbers "anything for the weekend sir?" Back in the 60's I worked for a while at Boots and they were hidden, back of the counter, in a drawer marked "Nocturnal Accessories". It was quite amusing seeing the lads pluck up courage to ask and quite embarrassing for the new girl assistants that got asked. Thankfully none of that now.....that's progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FACEBOOK Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 "Nocturnal Accessories". I'm going to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virgoen18 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I find there to be an assumption of men that women should be on the pill therefore they don't need to use condoms. Obviously there is then the risk of an STI but the big thing is that the pill has side effects on women. I came off the pill a couple of months ago after taking it for 10 years solid. There is no way on earth I would ever go back on it again. It made me feel like a different person. Only now am I starting to feel like myself again. If a man wouldn't use a condom I'm afraid he would have to go without - simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 get the fella to go for the snip...........i had it done about 8 years ago, after our second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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