Originally published in Mamamia, 11 November, 2014
It came almost as quickly as it was erected.
A giant pink condom was lowered onto an obelisk in Sydney on Friday to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS. Almost immediately, a cry of “won’t somebody please think of the children”, soared into the public conversation.
Agitator Wendy Francis led the charge arguing the condom forced conversations about sex onto children at too early an age:
“There is a time and place for talking to children, and an age-appropriate time for parents to talk to children about condoms.
“Parents do not want to be forced into a situation where they have to explain something that’s not relevant.”
Like the famous giant butt-plug statue in Paris, the condom has raised the eyes of many in our communities, who are worried about the impact public conversations about sex have on our community, and in particular our children.
As they do, we have to ask, what are they so worried about?
You can read the full article at Mamamia.com.au