A Dispute Against The “Big Bang” Theory by Mrs. Monico Consequences? Premarital sexual intercourse Is a subject of considerable interest and controversy today. There is no universal answer to the question of whether or not to engage in premarital intercourse. It is a highly individual question based on personal val- ues and philosophy. The following are some con- siderations that should be included in making a decision about premarital intercourse: Pregnancy with its various sub-problems (including illegitimacy, abortion, and forced mar- riage) is an important concern. Despite improved contraceptive methods, illegitimacy rates are at an all time high. The risk of venereal disease de- pends on the pattern of premarital sex (the more varied the contacts, the greater the risk). Motivation is a factor which if in the wrong direction can result in emotional or psychologi- cal problems. Is it to be a mutual expression of love with each partner interested in the other's welfare? Or is it a case of exploitation and self- ishness, with one person seeking only his own satisfaction? Premarital intercourse does not guarantee good sexual relations during marriage, and it may actually hinder the marital relationship if guilt feelings are experienced before marriage and carried into the marriage itself. Due to societal attitudes and the resulting fear of discovery, many couples are driven to seek less than ideal places for their sexual rela- tionships. The fear, anxiety, and haste often causes unhappy results, thus building a negative attitude toward sex or feelings of sexual in- Premarital sex does have obvious benefits. It is both emo- tionally and physically satisfying, great fun and it improves one’s sexual education. But there can be unpleasing \after-effects like venereal disease and pregnancy. V.D. is physically uncom- fortable and can cause unsightly things like death. For example, did you know that Florence Nightingale died of syphlis? She would up to be some dirty bird. In this day and age there is absolutely, positively and de- cisively no excuse whatsoever for unwanted pregnancy. The pill and other contraceptives are easily available to anyone who wants it. V.D. also should not be excused for it is easily treatable when diagnosed early. The problem, however, is that people are sexually stupid. If the carpenter could lay his tition as well as he can the inoleum, there would be no real problem. But people are either too embarrassed or simply too A Have your cake and eat it too. Have your birthday party at Gino's, and we'll give you... Your Cake. Party Hats. And Balloons. FREE. Call your local Gino's Manager for details. lazy or ignorant to use contra- ceptives. Unwanted pregnancy is the real tragedy, for the only re- course that a girl has is either abortion or to hope that the child is stillborn. For a child that is born unwanted some- times can only look forward to either an orphanage or a parent who resents it. To screw up your own life is bad enough, but to screw up the newborn life of another is unforgivable. The old axiom, “Two in a bed makes three” is many times all too true for the sexually negligent. So premarital bliss should only be indulged in when the parties involved have the preventive knowledge and are aware of the consequences. by Mike DeSimone adequacy. Religious and legal aspects must also be considered since many religions and some states prohibit intercourse between unmarried couples. These are just a few of the factors to be taken into consideration when making a decision concerning engaging in premarital sexual inter- course. Only you can make the decision and you must live with the consequences be they good or bad. DIFFERENCE ~ OF OPINION This Week “PREMARITAL SEX” And have a Happy Birthday. Gino's only Gino's A Case For SEX? by Mr. Doran The popular notion that America is undergoing a sexual “revolution” is a myth. What has been happening recently is that our college students have been assuming more responsibility for their own sexual standards and behavior, since the influence of external stimuli (parents, church, etc.) has been progressively de- Fornication Under Carnal Knowledge This article is supposed to be about premarital sex but un- fortunately | have the teacher who is writing the con article; therefore, please take this into account. Since sex is a dirty word, I'll try not to use it too often, and if the word f--k ‘offends you, then simply have someone cross it out and put in intercourse. My object here is not to convince you that you should go to bed with your boyfriend, but to say that if you want to, do it. The standard view is that you cannot go to bed with a man unless church and state are aware of it. Another view is that this decreases your self worth. Actu- ally | think it increases it, since you are making a commitment and are bound to accept its con- sequences. What | am trying to say is that don’t let anyone tell you what to do with your sex life — it’s yours, not theirs. Most people would prob- ably say that | am a male chau- vinist. Well I'm not. | don’t agree with the view that it’s different for a guy to do it to every girl he can, and a girl only to a husband. What the hell’s the difference? Your desires and urgings are as strong if not stronger than his. Another thing: a guy that’s been to bed with every girl in town is cool; a girl, a whore. That's really funny. If you want a cool answer, ask a guy to define a whore or slut, then see how he talks to her. Did you know that if word got around that she’s been around with so and so, then every guy that goes out with her will expect the same thing and get mad if he doesn’t get it. Another thing that irks me is that all you hear is a guy say- ing, “I want to make love to her”. | think that’s little better than masterbating. At least he should say, “Il want to make love with her.” What's the big deal about sex before marriage? Dear Abbey says that if you do, the guy will never marry you, that it would be one hell of a marriage. | Jim Smith frankly don’t care if 'you go to bed with every guy in town, because if | were in love with you, | would marry you just the same. | can hear some guy now saying, “Yeah, she'll be out in the streets again after the week.” Maybe she will be; maybe I'll let her, but on top of all that, it’s none of his damn business. F--k is not a dirty word; it’s how you take it. | can’t see why it should offend anyone. If it offends you it is because your own mind is conjuring up an offensive meaning to yourself. | think that this big taboo about sex helps hasten it because nothing is more fun than doing something illegal and not getting caught. It adds to the excite- ment. | do think that betore birth control, when families were important, maybe it was reason- able to worry about premarital sex. Now the object is still for self pleasure or for love, but not for children - God, there's enough of them already. So to end my article, let me say that if you want to sleep with your boyfriend, and you want to try perverted acts with him, and if you don’t care if he tells the whole world, go ahead, but don’t get pregnant. Don’t be that stupid. Since science has freed you from the responsibility of children, don’t be childish enough not to use it. Don’t have children unless you want them; don’t have sex with anyone unless you want it; and if you don’t want sex with any- one but your husband, see a psychoanalyst - there’ssomething wrong with you. | am saying that if you want to go to bed with every ““hunk’’ or “buck’’ or guy you see, go ahead. It’s what you want to do. If everybody did what they felt like doing, at least with regards to sex, we wouldn't have any rapists. Jim (Greaser) Smith (but you can call me Sweetie, honey) Offer only good for kids 12 and under. Between the hours of 1 to 3:30 or after 6:30. Groups limited to 15. clining over the years. The test of an individual’s growth is his capacity to relate effectively and intimately to others. The challenge, then, in college life, is to achieve a rela- tionship that contains creative communication. I believe it is necessary for an individual to be “intact” as a person in order for him to develop a capacity to communicate emphatically and knowingly with another. If this communicating is mutual, a syn- ergism of gratifying stimulation to each other is the outcome. On the direct question of premarital sex for college stu- dents, I have a feeling of mixed emotions due to the fact that intercourse is more than a pure- ly psysiological phenomenon. It involves two individuals, each having their own set of standards, values and emotions which play an intimate role in premarital sex. My view is not one of con- demnation nor of outright ap- proval for promiscuity, © but rather an objective look at what 1s best for two individuals in- volved both physically and psy- chologically. While visiting a local col- lege, I noticed a sign on the bulletin board under the head- ing of “rooms for rent” which read, “Male Roommate Wanted — Not Lover”. This sign said much more than the venacular that was used; it said, finally the college student is accepting the opposite sex as something more than a physical quest. It related a sense of warmth, responsibility and honesty that hadn’t been so blatently exposed in previous years. This little ad for a room- mate brings us closer as total individuals, not just bed partners. PS. A Roommate Was Found.
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