Friday, March 12, 2010

Published Letter to Editor

Promiscuity an ailment; condoms no cure for it

Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 00:24:00 03/08/2010

Filed Under: Health
THE Department of Health is distributing condoms to the general public to prevent the spread of sexual diseases. But it is by having multiple partners or by being promiscuous that one faces a greater risk of catching sexual diseases.

I am not a psychiatrist, but as far as I know, promiscuous persons are mentally ill, categorized among those with “borderline personality” disorder.

The distribution of condoms by the DOH will not prevent the spread of sexual diseases. Instead of giving away condoms, the DOH should ask promiscuous persons to see a mental health professional. Therapy is a very powerful means of developing self-control. Therapy will make condoms unnecessary.

Man is called to a purpose higher than what other animals are created for. Sexual acts are meant for procreation, and some people can live without them. Normal people have self-control. They use their intelligence. They do not think much about sex. They pray and prioritize family life, work and friends.

Sexuality is not about sexual organs. Sexuality is the totality of man’s relationship with others. Sexuality pertains to love for persons—love that is responsible, sacrificial and pure in the sense that there is something very spiritual and divine in it.

Sexual acts should only be performed within marriage. Normal people have no need for contraception since a covenant of marriage is more than enough for them to welcome life. They are generous and mature enough to face the responsibility of taking care of the “fruits of their mutual love.”

—MARIA CHARINA RODRIGUEZ,

mccr68@gmail.com