-Caveat Lector- http://www.hillnews.com/news/040203/guide.aspx APRIL 2, 2003
A ‘safe sex’ guide in House gym causes embarrassment By Sam Dealey An explicit guide to safe sex in the House gym that vividly describes sex acts illegal in 14 states is causing discomfort among some lawmakers. At least one piece of advice deals with the use of drugs that are illegal under federal and state laws. “Almost anything you want to do, you can probably do safely. Be creative, and have a healthy, safer sex life,” the how-to pamphlet says. Entitled “Good Sex is Safer Sex,” the publication was paid for by the D.C. Department of Human Services and sponsored by the Whitman-Walker Clinic Inc. It was brought to The Hill’s attention by an outraged lawmaker who sought to remain anonymous. “I was downstairs in the House gym using the phone, and during a break I just grabbed something to read,” the lawmaker said. “And I learned not to use a condom twice, among other things,” the offended representative said. The 400-word guide offers explicit guidance on such matters as foreplay, oral, vaginal and anal sex. It often employs vernacular language unsuitable for general publication. Many lawmakers were unaware of the pamphlet. But when they heard about it, nearly all who were contacted were united in their opprobrium. “If this is their best hit on safe sex and AIDS, it’s no wonder we have an epidemic,” said Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Tex.). “Teaching children safe sex this way is about as effective as having a needle exchange program and saying you’re saving lives.” Among the tamer examples, readers are advised not to share “vibrators or other sex toys.” Of the 14 states that outlaw sodomy, 11 apply to both heterosexuals and homosexuals. Four apply only to homosexuals. The pamphlet includes explicit illustrations of the proper methods for putting on a condom and engaging in oral sex. The guide also contains a section addressing alcohol and drugs. “If you shoot drugs or steroids,” it advises, “never share your works (syringe, cookers, cotton, etc.). If you have to share your works, squirt bleach through the needle and syringe three times, then squirt water through it three times before you use it.” Rep. Michael Oxley (R-Ohio), who chairs the informal House gym committee, was unaware that the pamphlet is available in the facility until a reporter brought it to his attention. After briefly glancing at the guide, he declined to say whether it was appropriate material for the House gym. “It’s probably none of your business anyway,” Oxley said. House gym operations — the facility is also known as the Wellness Center —- fall under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol. “The pamphlet is one of a series of fifty different ones that were provided as a part of the Wellness Initiative,” said Eva Malecki, a spokeswoman for the architect’s office. “They provide information and educate members about various health issues. People can pick them up and browse through whatever topic they’re interested in, just like you would in your doctor’s office.” Forwarded for your information. The text and intent of the article have to stand on their own merits. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. section 107, this material is distributed without charge or profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving this type of information for non-profit research and educational purposes only. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. 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