DEAR ABBY: I have just started back into the dating scene after my divorce and being single for five years. I had a vasectomy when I was married, and I'm wondering at what point I should tell prospective dates this information. -- SNIPPED IN ONTARIO, CANADA
DEAR SNIPPED: Raise the subject as soon as a woman mentions the idea of wanting children. It should certainly be discussed before you have sex.
P.S. Because vasectomies have been known to fail, and won't prevent someone from picking up an STD, you should always make sure you and your partner are protected by using a condom.