Someone I haven’t heard from in ages got in touch. Is it okay to bring up contraception first?
Someone I hadn’t heard from in a while asked to meet again. I was glad and replied, but now I’m unsure when to bring up contraception and testing.
Scenes
- “Long time no see. Want to meet up?” — Someone I hadn’t heard from in a while asked to meet up. I was glad and replied, but I don’t know how to bring up contraception and testing.
- Does what we said before still stand? — You need to check whether the contraception you discussed before still works for meeting now. Each of your circumstances and thoughts can change over time.
- Each method has different things to check — Each method of contraception has its own way of being used and things to check. Start by talking about which methods you’re considering to narrow down what you need to know.
- You can ask about testing, too — You don’t have to fit contraception and testing into one sentence. Talk about what you want to check first before meeting, and the conversation can get underway.
- Check in today, in today’s words — After a long time apart, there may be new things to check in about when you meet again. Tonight, write one line about whether you want to bring up contraception or testing first.
Stories by Haeon
- Haeon
- After the funeral, I find it hard to bring up contraception and testing.
- When someone reaches out after a long time, it’s hard to make plans based on silence alone.
- I fold away my hopes while waiting for a reply
- I keep putting off talking to my parents about my body every Sunday night.
- Sunday night, my feelings get tangled only after we’ve been close
- It was my day off, but I said yes again.
- A group chat notification interrupts her.
- On a day off, a mislearned idea about my body comes to mind