Europe, eh?

Couldn't you be more specific, e.g. Belgium? There's an important distinction that people around the world make about each other, and it has to do with nationality and culture, inclusive of countries and cultures across Europe. While all Belgians might be European (which is debatable), not all Europeans are Belgian. So it's surprising and disappointing to see that sweeping generalisation made by someone (apparently a woman from the USA, but perhaps just a generic Anglophone person, or worse, a typical american) who is usually very good at drawing finer distinctions between sexual personae in relation to power, gender and psychology.

Drawing a blanket over everyone in Europe on the basis of one condom producer's marketing tactic is almost as bad. As is suggesting that there's an ambivalence between promoting sexual health and population management. It is almost as though the author has some untested fantasies about people in other places. In which case an extended visit to several countries is in order. I hope you make it over soon. There are any number of people and institutions who would welcome an intelligent and open-minded visitor.