Yes, but not because they hold sole obligation, but because both of you should carry protection with you so you aren’t caught unprepared.

Whether you’re a top or a bottom, you should always have a condom handy. Not because you should always be on the prowl for sex, but because the consequences of unprotected sex are vast.

We don’t have to worry about unexpected pregnancies, but unprotected sex for us is still unsafe because of exposure to STDs.

Not every guy walking around has a disease by any means, but you may meet some that do daily. If you plan on being sexually active, always keep a condom on you. Even if you don’t plan on it, things don’t always go as planned.

From a health standpoint, you should never find yourself unprepared for sex. You can be mentally or emotionally unprepared, but don’t let that unexpected adventure cause you to go bareback.

Going bareback is something to be saved for someone you care about deeply, and someone you can trust to not acquire an STD after you start having unprotected sex. So basically, you shouldn’t have unprotected sex unless it’s with your boyfriend.

How long should you wait before you stop using condoms? This question is a matter for debate, but only you can make that decision. Not even your boyfriend can make the choice for you. Just because he wants to stop using condoms does not mean that you have to.

Until the time when both you and your boyfriend think it is OK to stop using a condom, both of you are responsible for bringing a condom to the bedroom. Having a backup never hurt anyone.

Tops: just because you’re the one wearing the condom does not mean your partner is less culpable than you are.

Bottoms: Just because you’re on the receiving end doesn’t mean the responsibility of bringing a condom falls solely on you. Take equal responsibility.

Be as safe as you can be, or you might regret it for the rest of your life.

Read the straight perspective here.