Video. Whether you want it to be or not. PSA.

[theverymodel]

[Mordin is sitting at his desk, with a variety of objects including slender fruit. For anyone familiar with reading salarian faces, he looks quite serious.]

Need for contraceptive review has become apparent. Several local options currently available. Significant improvement over previous situation.

[He holds up a packet]

Hormonal regulation now viable. Highly effective but not suited to short term encounters.

[And thus the condom and the fruit come out]

Barrier methods superior for casual contact. Prevent disease in addition to pregnancy. Can review proper application as needed.

Expect all to take reasonable precautions. Also have pamphlets available. Do not wish to hear of rhythm or withdrawal.

Comments

Video: Private

[theverymodel]

Were unaware?

[This is a rather unexpected development. But his face does rather said it all]</small. Several have spoken of it.

Video: Private

[last_ofthe_jedi]

[A number of emotions seem to pass over Luke's face before he finally settles for disbelief.]

No, there's no way. We're careful and she would have told me first. Who did you hear this from?

[Video]

[genoshas_general]

[It takes more than that to embarrass the Scarlet Witch!]

[...Actually, no, it doesn't. She just has an intense poker face. And the ability to distance herself from awkward subjects by over-intellectualizing.] I'm curious to know if my control over my powers extends far enough to know if they could have a contraceptive effect of their own. Could we do an experiment?

...

In a laboratory setting, of course. Should I or anyone I know need contraceptives we'll be sticking with the proven methods.

[threesovereigns]

I have made some use of these 'barrier methods', as you name them, since my arrival here. Wonderful! A distinct lack of worrying sores among the waterfront taverns is yet another sign of the beauty of Verdana.

Although, my friend...

[And beware the tone of voice of a Zevran growing conspiratorially friendly.]

I wonder if perhaps you are lacking in your delivery of this pitch somewhat. You have to let the people know that including such things can still make for a pleasurable experience, no?

Re: [Video]

[theverymodel]

Dr. Mordin Solus. Used to run charity clinic.

[He considers]

Also protective options for cunnilingus.

Re: [Video]

[theverymodel]

Oral administration most common here. Other vectors also possibility.

Occasionally use rats. Varren. Anything ethical.

[Video]

[erranthero]

And what species are you?

[Looks almost like the bastard child of an ithorian and a devaronian.]

And why the kriff would I need protection for that?

[Video]

[universalhope]

Like a pill? Well where else would you put a pill...

[power_of_touch]

....

[Why is there an alien or something recreating every awkward sex ed scene in any comedy ever on her screen? Weirdest experience yet.]

If this is at all normal for sex ed, I am so glad I dropped out of school before they ever taught it.

Re: Video: Private

[theverymodel]

Numerous sources.

[You might be the only one who hasn't heard]

Caution admirable. But aware of failure rates? Still a possibility.

Video: Private

[last_ofthe_jedi]

[Numerous sources? Who the-... Failure rates? Annoyance... rising.] Well of course it's possible but she still would have told me!

[... right?]

Anyway, thanks but the advice isn't necessary. I have to--... [go find Kaylee to make sure she really isn't accidentally knocked up and hiding things from him] ...go do some work.

Re: [Video]

[theverymodel]

Laboratory testing must predate field trials considerably. WOuld be interesting field to explore.

[theverymodel]

Barriers highly beneficial.

Thought continued neural stimulation readily apparent. Friction remains sufficient.

Re: [Video]

[theverymodel]

Still contact with bodily fluid. Possibility of viral or bacterial transfer lessened but still present. Barriers still recommended.

[She asked]

And am salarian.

Re: [Video]

[theverymodel]

Rectal administration generally not used for hormonal regulation. Vaginal more common but not for capsules.

[theverymodel]

Not familiar with human instruction methods. Merely conveying important information.

Video: Private

[theverymodel]

Suggest careful consideration.

[Video]

[erranthero]

For disease? Nah, not likely. And it's less fun.

And where are salarians from?

Video: Private

[last_ofthe_jedi]

Right. I'll consider it. [Luke's quick, dismissive tone might suggest that he intends to do nothing of the sort and that he's simply agreeing to get the conversation over with. However, he's briefly forgetting that this is Mordin he's speaking to. Before he can remember that fact he ends the transmission.]

[video]

[galacticheroine]

Was it really necessary to publicly broadcast this, Mordin?

[Video]

[universalhope]

Wait. You put...pills...in your butt?!

[Okay, he got a dictionary out for that one. No lie.]

[power_of_touch]

Is there...any reason for conveying this information? Big outbreak of alien STDs or something?

[And suddenly it occurs that space STDs could very well be a thing. What does she know?]

...please don't answer that with a 'yes', I was only joking.

Re: [video]

[theverymodel]

Apparently.

[panicandfreeze]

Has everyone here lost their mind? I know how to use protection! Is it my fault that apparently dead men can knock people up?

Re: [Video]

[theverymodel]

[You humans and all your hormones]

Sur'kesh. Planet where safety prioritized. Appropriate neural stimulation still possible through barriers.