Hurray, Hurray The 8th Of May

Otherwise known as National Outdoor Intercourse Day (NOID), a "holiday" celebrated almost exclusively on college campuses, and no doubt a modern-day take on some ancient Pagan rite-of-spring ritual. I first heard about it about 12 years ago, from a friend who used to attend Washington State University, although I always figured it was not exclusive to that particular school. In fact, when I Google it, my old grad school alma-mater, Western Washington University comes up right at the top of the list, and I sure as heck don't recall the event when I was up there, although I grant that it's probably not the sort of thing one would want to advertise ("Dude! We did it in the Sculpture Garden!"). I'm pleased, however, to see that the day has taken on some important educational overtones, as a way to promote sexual awareness and safe-sex practices -- always a good idea.

So kids, if you feel those hormones a-ragin' and are overwhelmed by an uncontrollable urge to brave the elements and indulge in a little "coitus al fresco", stop by that booth, have a nice chat with one of the volunteers, take some literature and a handful of condoms (don't be greedy now, same some for others!) and for cryin' out loud USE 'EM.

Have fun, and watch out for the Poison Ivy...