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Plan ahead when mixing alcohol & sex, 1995

Instead of counseling readers against certain types of behaviors, advertisements like this one presented a frank, practical approach toward some of the ways people actually engaged in sex. The honesty here made some people uncomfortable; note the “please do not remove” request at the bottom of the poster.

  • Publisher(s):
    AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts
  • Type:
    Poster
Poster with yellow and white lettering. The main image features an empty shot glass in which an unopened condom is placed. Text appears below image.
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    BOTTOMS UP

    PLAN AHEAD WHEN MIXING ALCOHOL & SEX

    AIDS ACTION COMMITTEE OF MASSACHUSETTS © 1995 EDUCATIONAL MESSAGE SERVICES DESIGN GRAPHIC WORKS SPECIAL THANKS TO THE SAN FRANCISCO AIDS FOUNDATION

    Have latex condoms and water-based lube handy anywhere you may end up having sex.

    Use Condoms Every Single Time You Have Anal Sex. PROTECT YOURSELF AND END THE EPIDEMIC

    Please Do Not Remove This Poster. Ask the management for one or call 800.235.2331 AIDS ACTION COMMITTEE HOTLINE 800.235.2331

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