Viliam comments on Open Thread, January 4-10, 2016 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: polymathwannabe 04 January 2016 01:50:54PM 0 points [-]

Try unprotected sex for the first time

Do you already know what partner you'll have for this? This is literally a life-or-death situation. You can never be too paranoid.

Comment author: Viliam 04 January 2016 03:35:35PM 4 points [-]

There is also a chance of creating life, so... I guess the risks cancel each other out... for some kind of utilitarianism.

Comment author: polymathwannabe 04 January 2016 03:45:51PM 1 point [-]

Is the % risk for death from STD the same as the % risk for pregnancy? Also, maternal transmission of STDs make life horrible for the fetus.

Comment author: zedzed 04 January 2016 05:24:36PM 1 point [-]