Detty December is upon us, and we all know what that means: endless enjoyment and more opportunities to let loose than in the whole year combined. But before you get swept up in the season’s excitement, there are a few things worth keeping at the back of your mind.
Now, here’s what you need to remember if you want to have fun without ending up in situations you didn’t bargain for.
January is RIGHT after December
Have your fun, but never forget that January is only thirty-one days on paper. Before you empty your account on parties, hangouts, and other “we outside” enjoyment, remember that bills, responsibilities, and real life will be waiting the moment the fireworks stop. Don’t set yourself up for financial heartbreak.
December flings stay in December
Speaking of heartbreaks, there’s just something the holiday air does to people. Before you know it, you’ve met someone who’s giving you butterflies, and you’re already imagining a future and naming children in your head.
But once the season ends, reality returns. The IJGBs will carry their accents back to base, and even the local champions will return to their normal lives. For many people, a December fling is exactly that: a brief holiday romance. Enjoy it for what it is and protect your heart by keeping your expectations realistic.
Protection is cheap
It’s not just your heart that needs protection this period. Your body does too. STIs don’t go on Christmas break, and the pull-out method has never been reliable family planning.
Protection is cheap, accessible, and just one message away through Honey & Banana. Before passion puts you in a situation you didn’t plan for, reach out and get clear advice on your contraceptive options ahead of time.
Babies are expensive
In case you missed the last point, let us say it again. Babies are expensive.
Baby formula that barely lasts a week is now 34,000 Tinubu naira. Add diapers, clinic visits, school fees, and the emotional stress of raising a child with someone you met at a concert. Ask yourself if going raw with a December fling is really worth it. If anyone tries to convince you otherwise, remember they’re just trying to set you up.
Make this a December you remember for the best
December is for making good memories, not permanent responsibilities. Know your limits and protect yourself emotionally, physically, and financially by enjoying the season the smart way.
Honey & Banana is a private, non-judgmental platform that gives free family planning advice and connects you to a partner clinic near you to take up a method. Call 7790 to get started. Detty December is fast approaching!
