Safe Sex

Crystal and I don’t discuss

the college boy

or the assault comforter incident

because really,

what could we possibly say?

but remain sex-positive

my post-virginity era

sex is no big deal after all

no point

in saying no

to the next guy

who thinks I’m beautiful.

I insist

on a condom at least.

Fear of sperm

pregnancy and AIDS

finally making me bold.

I try to enjoy myself.

But my

fat stomach bulges

wide ass flaps

brain draws focus from the way

my body feels.

He’s going to realize

you’re not beautiful.

At least I’m secure in the fact

that the next guy

can’t break my heart.

I barely care about him at all.