cost of protection

Economy week at "The Walk of Shame" supports splitting the cost of meals. Alcohol. Hotel rooms.

But birth control?

The debate over whether couples should split the cost of birth control has hit both the blogosphere and this "Dear Abby" column. In it, Abby tells a woman that just because she and her boyfriend split living expenses, she shouldn't expect him to chip in for her birth control pills.

I'd never have this discussion with a guy, simply because it would make me feel incredibly cheap.

Then again, even the smallest expenses seem to add up when the economy's on the rocks -- especially if you don't have health insurance.

Is it outrageous to ask a guy to share the cost of birth control?