Conclusions

Most conclusion most of us come to most of the time are wrong. There are many more ways of being wrong than there are of being right and anyway mostly there is no conclusion at all.  Most issues are open ended and anything we have to decide on is at best provisional, temporary and always open to revision in the light of new information. Let us not therefore cling tightly to our conclusions.

Whose Body is it Anyway?

I try to give you guides to life which are universally true. (I am not however a philosopher). Today there is endless confused and nonsensical debate which we can bypass with one simple observation. Your body is your own.  Surprised? Don't be! Your body is your own and you can do with it what you choose - on your own or with others. What you choose. Message ends. This brings an end to all forms of interference from everyone and his brother telling you what you can and cannot do. Forget it.  Your body is your own and you can do with it what you choose.
I should add that medical science has a body of knowledge which might offer some advice. Some of the things you might choose to do are irreversible - tattoos and piercings for example, and some have potentially undesirable side effects. If in any doubt seek advice before proceeding.
However you can now firmly reject all forms of instruction on what you cannot or must not do.
Take care of your body and it will last a lifetime.