It’s already approaching the end of the month of July, 2024. The theoretical “middle-of-summer” when some of us become so familiar with the antics and episodes of the season that we lose focus of the safety factors that we all should employ and enjoy. The jewels presented here today are gentle reminders of protocols we all need in order to remain happy and healthy bare practitioners for the remainder of this summer season and beyond!
Sunscreen
A lazy, uncaring and “too-busy-to-be-involved” me could simply post the image, caption the picture and then proceed to the next jewel. Yet here I am, thinking of the abbreviated message and so dedicated to ReNude Pride and our family that I add another item to the reminder agenda: a link to my recent sunscreen post: SOS! Click the title to revisit and refresh your memory!
Condoms/Safe Sex
For many, this direct message may seem ancient – a definite “old school” method. However, repeatedly, condoms have proven effective in preventing the sexual spreading of HIV and a host of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Plus, condoms remain an essential element in PrEP protocols. This information is too important to ignore!
Skinny-dipping with friend!
This is a matter of life and death! Skinny-dipping alone – especially in unfamiliar natural bodies of water (lakes, oceans, etc.) is potentially hazardous to health and life. The best policy is to always go with at least one friend!
Bare Doesn’t Give Consent!
Nakedness is most definitely not an invitation nor a willingness for a sexual encounter. Personal consent for intimacy is an absolute necessity! If in doubt, always ask! Confusion and/or uncertainty is never an excuse for rape or sexual assault!
Alcohol and Substances Impair Judgment!
It is important that we all remember that the overuse of both alcohol and/or other addictive substances can and do impair (weaken) our ability to judge (determine). Overindulgence inhibits our responsible behaviours and seriously impacts our affective and effective reactions.
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Remember the July Jewels! Have a happy, healthy and safe remainder of the summer of 2024! The good times are here!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, July 26, 2024, and the proposed topic is: “July Friday Footnote!”
ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! 