Registration for Summer Taglit Birthright Israel trips is right around the corner. Previous applicants can begin their registration on Monday, February 14th at Noon EST and general registration begins on Tuesday, February 15th at 10 am. The Birthright Israel web site is full of information meant to help you prepare for and make the most out of your trip. Consequently, as a public service, I put together this little guide to educate the next cohort of Birthright participants about the ways of ahava love on their trip.
And yet, in many ways Israel often acts like a third world banana republic. How so? International trademark and copyright laws are rarely enforced. One of the products that often get knocked off are name brand condoms. Usually sold in corner bodegas or makolets , these condoms are unreliable and poorly manufactured. When in Israel, if you plan on being sexually active, only buy condoms from large pharmacies like SuperPharm or better yet, bring a freshly purchased stash from home.
Should the condom break during sex, and you fear an unwanted pregnancy, Morning after pills are readily available over the counter at most pharmacies in Israel. I know a lot of women who work for adult websites similar to watch my girlfriend which has empowered them.
There are other options of female contraception. However, they all seem to have their individual disadvantages, some contraceptives can be damaging to your body. Remember, birth control pills do not protect against STDs. And boys? If you manage to hook up with an Israeli woman, while they tend to be more sensible, they too often prefer to ride bareback. Jews get STDs too! Other than that, the regular rules apply. Get condoms with spermicide like nonoxynol-9 and if you have to use lube, use a water-based lubricant to avoid damaging the condom.
While Birthright Israel has a reputation for encouraging hook ups, the reality is not quite as straightforward. On a typical ten-day trip, participants tour from early morning till late at night on most days.
