My thoughts about Brazil.

[Aaron]

Well, there is no doubt that Brazilian women are extremely beautiful, and God the bubble butts do abound in the Amazon region.

However, Brazil is a little more sexually open, and that is something I don't like because I'm more discreet when it comes to sex. Plus, Rio does have an AIDS problem, allot of sex tourism, transvestites, and homosexuals.

I'm sure there are allot of nice Brazilian girls, but I don't want to take the risks. I am more afraid of falling for a beautiful women who knowingly or unknowingly has a diease and/or sleeps around with others, than visiting Colombia with the guerrillas 200 miles away, and the nacros up the street....YIKES!!!!! I usually don't get into people's business, so nobody considers me a threat !!!!!!! LOL !!!!!

Also, I don't see any need to travel to Brazil because there are plenty of women in Colombia that I can meet, plus I speak the language well. I can't speak any Portugues. For me, learning Spanish well is also important for maintaining my friendships with Hispanics in other Latin American countries and in the USA too.

I think if a guy really wants to be successful, a wise approach would be to pick one country, and be an expert about that country's culture, history, women, etc. etc. etc..

Aaron

[Brazilophile]

... in response to My thoughts about Brazil. , posted by Aaron on Mar 17, 2003

Aaron,

I know people who work in the health field and I have done the research on Brazil.  You are just plain wrong about your claims on AIDS in Brazil and you are incorrectly equating sexual openess with promiscuity.

Brazil HAD and ACKNOWLEDGED an AIDS problem many years ago (late 80's) when most non-Western countries were still denying the existence of HIV.  That country developed and implemented an HIV and STD reduction/prevention program that over the past 10 years has REDUCED the incidence and prevalence of HIV to among the lowest in the world.  The US is still the Western world's leader in the prevalence of HIV/AIDS.  The World Health Organization (WHO) has acclaimed the Brazilian HIV prevention program as a model for the world and is trying to get African countries to copy it.  

You seem to have locked your brain into the puritan US viewpoint on sex and sexuality.  I agree that Brazil has a more open attitude towards sex and sexuality than the US.  You will find that MOST of the world's countries, for example Germany, Italy, France, the Scandinavian countries, where public topless sunbathing is common, are more sexually open than the US.  The countries that are not more sexually open than the US are mostly the Islamic countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Pakistan.

Having an open attitude towards sex does NOT mean that a person or culture is prone to jumping into bed within everyone they meet.  It means that the culture is more willing to DISCUSS sexual issues like birth control, pre-marital sex, infidelity, sexual orientation, fetishes, pornography, etc. WITHOUT embarassment, sarcasm, or condescension.  This serves to create an environment where teenage child-bearing, HIV and other STD's, and other sex related social problems can be addressed and reduced, as Brazil has done with more success than the US.  I was able to talk about such issues, particularly infidelity, with the ladies I met without my being considered a sex maniac.  That has rarely happened with an American woman.

BTW.  There is almost NO topless sunbathing in Brazil, despite the very skimpy bikinis they wear.  I have seen several Playboy type magazines but very few XXX video stores or videos.  In addition, at least in the northeast of Brazil, there is NO preoccupation with guns or gratuitous violence.  If I had to choose between a society that focused on sex compared to a society that focused on violence, I would choose the sex.

My $0.02

[Aaron]

... in response to Re: My thoughts about Brazil. , posted by Brazilophile on Mar 18, 2003

Brazilophile,

I am not as current about the improvements as you may be. However, from what I've read today, the decreases were during the late 90s, which is definitely less than 10 years ago. Whenever they were, I'm glad they are working to find a solution. Enjoy your travels.

Aaron

p.s., I still don't want to search for a woman from a sexua.....   I wont get into it.

[Aaron]

... in response to Re: My thoughts about Brazil. , posted by Brazilophile on Mar 18, 2003

You are supporting my attitude about looking for a partner in Brazil. I don't want to go to a country that is more sexually open to look for a wife. And if I am wrong about HIV infection in Brazil, you still cannot deny that there is a high rate of HIV infection there, and it is very risky.

Do you understand that?

Aaron

[Fuzzyone]

... in response to Brazilophile..., posted by Aaron on Mar 18, 2003

Aaron if you have never gone to Brazil how do you know what it is like? I met woman in Peru that think the U.S. is the best thing since sliced bread. They know because they have seen all the movies and pictures, they are sure surprised when they get here......

[Aaron]

... in response to Re: Brazilophile..., posted by Fuzzyone on Mar 18, 2003

[This message has been edited by Aaron]

I formed my opinion based on one Brazilian friend of mine, and other Latinos from Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina who are friends.

No, I have never been there. I'm sure it's a beautiful country, with probably nice girls. BUT, I know how hard this experience has been just looking for women in Colombia, and I wouldn't want to re-live the experience in a country that is more sexually open, and once HAD an AIDS epidemic.

That's all. For those that want to go there, that's fine. But, I don't want to go. I'm perfectly content with meeting women in Colombia, and I have had many positive experiences. All my friends are Latinos, most of them are Colombians.

When we are together, we switch between Spanish and English when speaking. Also, they teach me things about their country, I've learned allot about them. So, I consider them life time friends.

Since I've met nice girls there, and my social circle is with Colombians mostly, then it seems natural for me to only want to focus on Colombia to look for a spouse. If not from Colombia, then from another Spanish speaking country.

When I get married, I want my wife and I to be able to share time with my friends too. Also, this will be a support network for her. Also, some men approach things differently. Some figure that they want to visit different countries to meet women because they will probably be more likely for being successful.

I don't agree with that idea. For me, I think picking a country that has many opportunities to meet women, and becoming an expert on that country the guy will also be able to find a wife, but he will be able to learn allot about a particular country, culture, and people. Also, he will be able to make lasting lifetime friendships.

Aaron

[outwest77]

... in response to My thoughts about Brazil. , posted by Aaron on Mar 17, 2003

Says on her profile she is 48, when is the last time u saw a girl that age with a body like that in the usa
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[Michael B]

... in response to More ambassador, posted by outwest77 on Mar 18, 2003

the 1 key is right below the 4 key on the number pad, you know.

[Intrepid]

... in response to My thoughts about Brazil. , posted by Aaron on Mar 17, 2003

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No disrespect to Colombia, but Brazil's got it "goin on!!!"

[Yalg]

... in response to My thoughts about Brazil. , posted by Aaron on Mar 17, 2003

All the things you describe about Brazil can be said about Colombia and countless other countries.  I dont know where this idea that Brazil is loaded with nothing but sex crazed maniacs came from, but its alot of propaganda.  Its a large country so there is going to be more of everything there, but I dont believe your risk of AIDS is anymore than normal unless you frequent the prostitutes quite a bit.  There you will find the threat is real.  Maybe I just had good luck but I met alot of girls who wanted love and would not put out at the first  sight of a gringo.  Of course others would, but thats like everywhere.  I think the risks are equal between Colombia and Brazil.  A1A made a good point, if you dont think single Colombian women sleep around your awfully naive.

[Aaron]

... in response to Re: My thoughts about Brazil. Too simple..., posted by Yalg on Mar 18, 2003

[This message has been edited by Aaron]

Brazil is considered (by latinos and gringos from Europe, USA, and anywhere else) as being more sexually open. If you don't believe that, then travel to other latin american countries and you will see. When comparing Colombia and Brazil, the Colombian women tend to be more sexually reserved. And yes, documented research reveals that in Brazil (especially in Rio) there is a disproportionate rate of HIV infection.

Yalg, although I haven't provided you with any references here, you better believe that I'm not shooting from the hip with my statements. If you don't believe me, do the research.

If you like Brazil, which I'm sure has allot to offer, then go there. I'm not interested.

Aaron

[Ralph]

... in response to Yalg, for one......, posted by Aaron on Mar 18, 2003

You have never been there. You rely on reports from Latino friends that most likely have never been there. These reports are worse than second hand and could stem from the fact that most LA countries percieve their country as the best. There is a pecking order in LA, and a lot of jealousy.

Lets see one of the only times I see Brazil on TV is during Carnival. People in Brazil will tell you that Carnival is a time that people celebrate by doing what they might not consider the rest of the year.

Your aids comments unless backed up by stats are just silly.
If Brazil is known for having sexually open women and Colombia is known for Drug Lords and Terrorists, I'll take Brazil.

I have a lot of Latino friends, mostly from Mexico, DR and Brazil, they all say that Colombia is full of Drug Deealers and pushers. They say that all the young people are into drugs etc.

Do I believe them? No, because I have been to Colombia.

As far as prostitution? Ever been to Cartegena? That is one of the top spots in all of LA for sex tourism. Rio is probably more popular only because it is not in a terror filled country and it is a better place to visit.

[Yalg]

... in response to Yalg, for one......, posted by Aaron on Mar 18, 2003

Brazil is no more sexually open than Europe or Colombia.   Have you ever been to Europe?  If you dont feel comfortable with looking for a woman from Brazil then you are fooling yourself into thinking that Colombia is different...The only difference between Brazil and Colombia is that the people in Brazil admit to the truth while other cultures may not.  The USA is as promiscuous as any despite what we try to display to the world.

[A1A]

... in response to My thoughts about Brazil. , posted by Aaron on Mar 17, 2003

Please don't be so nieve to think that Colombianas don't sleep around.  In the agency books or web sites check out how many 18-25 yr olds have kids and have never been married, there are more than just a few.  You can find a good woman from any LA country, Brazil included.  It is up to you to find one with the moral character you desire.
A1A

[Aaron]

... in response to Re: My thoughts about Brazil. , posted by A1A on Mar 18, 2003

For one thing, I really don't think most of the girls in the agencies represent a wide cross-section of Colombian women. And, I never said that Colombian women don't sleep around. I know that many do. However, it is a known fact that Brazil is a more sexually open culture. I don't feel comfortable with searching for a wife that comes from such a culture.

Aaron