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“I didn't put in my diaphragm' I mumbled when we were through. You stirred, 'Is it dangerous?' 'It's very dangerous,' I said. Indeed, just about any stranger could have turned up nine months later. We might as well have left the door unlocked.” quote by Lionel Shriver
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““I didn't put in my diaphragm' I mumbled when we were through. You stirred, 'Is it dangerous?' 'It's very dangerous,' I said. Indeed, just about any stranger could have turned up nine months later. We might as well have left the door unlocked.””

Lionel Shriver

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Unprotected intimacy can lead to unexpected, potentially dangerous outcomes

In simple terms: Sex without protection may cause serious consequences

Key Takeaway

Practice safe intimacy to prevent harm

Themes

relationships responsibility consequences

Mood

reflective serious

Type

literary conversational

When to use this quote

  • casual encounters
  • long‑term partnerships
  • health counseling
  • education programs

Key Concepts

sexual health trust future planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you discuss safety without fear?
  • What responsibilities do partners share?
A Different Perspective

The quote assumes worst‑case scenario, ignoring nuanced choices

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