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Condom Quote by Bret Easton Ellis

“but I don't want to wear a condom because I don't feel anything," and she says calmly... glaring at me,"If you don't use one you're not going to feel anything anyway.” quote by Bret Easton Ellis
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“but I don't want to wear a condom because I don't feel anything," and she says calmly... glaring at me,"If you don't use one you're not going to feel anything anyway.”

Bret Easton Ellis

About This Quote

Source Novel: American Psycho, Bret Easton Ellis, 1991

The speaker dismisses condom use, equating it with a lack of sensation, reflecting a risky attitude toward sexual health.

In simple terms: She argues condoms reduce feeling, so she avoids them.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize safety over perceived pleasure.

Themes

sexual health risk perception

Mood

critical concerned

Type

social cautionary

When to use this quote

  • sexual education
  • relationship counseling
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

public health psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the real consequences of ignoring safe sex?
  • How does perception influence risky behavior?
A Different Perspective

The claim ignores medical facts about protection and consent.

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