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I’m Saito, a column writer♪ Since I was invited, I thought I’d make an appearance. LOL Things really got lively while I wasn’t checking the Q&A box. Speaking for myself, I basically have unprotected sex, so I don’t really intend to say, “What is this?” When it comes to trouble, it’s not just pregnancy—both people are taking on various risks. That said, if the two of them are in agreement, then it’s really nobody else’s business. Outsiders getting involved won’t necessarily produce the right answer. If there’s a possibility of pregnancy, you go to the hospital together as soon as possible. The top priority is accepting and supporting the woman’s feelings. I’m sure everyone has had one thing or another happen that they can’t write about here. Sorry for giving such a terrible answer.

I’m Mac, a column writer. As you rightly point out, the heart of this issue isn’t whether or not to use a condom, but how to deal with the risks of pregnancy and STIs—and what compensation will be available if those risks materialize. In that respect, dating clubs such as Universe feel safer than apps because the other person can be identified. If a woman who started seeing a man through Universe became pregnant with his child, Universe should disclose the man’s identity at her request. There are ethical reasons for this, but it’s also important to avoid being accused of facilitating prostitution. Prostitution means “having sexual relations with an unspecified person in exchange for compensation,” so refusing to disclose the identity of an introduced partner could be interpreted as introducing women to unspecified people. If I were the pregnant woman, I would hire a lawyer and negotiate with Universe, saying that I would consult the police if they refused to disclose his identity. They would probably provide it. Condoms are important when you meet someone through an app or other dating service and the person cannot be traced, but they still don’t reduce the chance of pregnancy to zero. They are certainly a form of contraception that men can help with, but at Universe, the attitude of “As long as I use a condom, I’m a gentleman” is naïve. As long as you enter into a relationship, you should proceed with the possibility—however small—that your partner could become pregnant in mind. The same applies to women. The most reliable form of contraception is taking the pill. If I were a female member, I would take it—not to please the man, but for self-protection. That’s why I think the person who asked the question here—“I want to pay a virgin a generous allowance and have her take the pill so we can be together without a condom”—is making a perfectly reasonable proposal, provided he also gets a thorough STI check and is prepared, both financially and emotionally, to take responsibility if she nevertheless becomes pregnant or contracts an STI. If he went on several dates with her and explained the above in simple terms before trying to persuade her, there might be a reasonable chance of success.