"I feel as if I'm always a bit of a downer, reporting sobering news..." writes Deborah Kotz of U.S. News & World Report on her On Women blog of January 13th. In this instance, she is conveying the findings of a government report that shows STDs are on the rise and women are the ones who pay the highest price.
Ms. Kotz advises women to avoid unprotected sex with a new partner, adding "many of us still don't insist that men wear condoms."
