How To Deal With Sexual Pressure
Good relationships are based on trust and mutual agreements. Feeling like you must have sex with your partner when you don’t want to, can have a great impact on you. Sometimes you wind up having sex with your partner to protect their feelings while neglecting your own. No one has the right to pressure you […]
How To Navigate Life After Teenage Pregnancy
Becoming a teenage mom is a huge deal. This transition can rock your world upside down. You might have to navigate extra challenges, like trying to finish school and adapting to being a mom. You might also feel judged for being a teenage mom or overwhelmed by the responsibility of raising a child. So how […]
How To Have Control Over Your Sexual Decisions
When making decisions around sex, it’s important that you feel that they are the right ones for you. Sex should be a positive and enjoyable experience because it involves your body and your emotions and if you make the wrong decisions around it, it can have a negative impact on your life and health. Here’s […]
How To Deal With Pregnancy Termination Stigma
Stigma is when someone views you in a negative way because of who you are, your position, or the decisions you’ve made. Unfortunately, people who have decided to terminate often face social stigma and discrimination. This experience can make their problems worse, making it harder to confide in people and heal. Here’s how you can […]
Why Is Your Sexual and Reproductive Health Important?
Young people need to pay close attention to reproductive health issues. The word “reproductive health” generally means the health and well-being of both men and women regarding sexuality, pregnancy, birth, and related problems. In this article, concerns about pregnancy and STIs, particularly HIV, are the main topics. Let’s talk about the importance of understanding sexual […]
I’ve Started Birth Control, Now What? – Q&A
You may be asking if starting a contraceptive means you can start having unprotected sex. The method you use and where you are in your menstrual cycle will influence how quickly your birth control starts protecting you against pregnancy. Should I start having sex now that I am preventing? If you have decided to begin […]
Tips: How To Deal With Postpartum Challenges
The postpartum period can be a joyous time for many mothers but it’s also a period of adjustments and healing. Being a new mom comes with a variety of experiences which include fluctuating emotions, adaptation to changes, bonding with your baby and many other challenges. Some of them include: Mental health issues after the birth […]
All You Need To Know About Foetal Alcohol Syndrome
What is Foetal alcohol syndrome? Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a condition that affects children through alcohol exposure during pregnancy. This condition causes brain damage and growth problems. One of the best things a mother can do for their unborn child is to avoid alcohol completely during pregnancy. This gives the unborn baby the best […]
All You Need To Know About Teen Sexual Health
Teen sexual health is about how sex affects your physical and emotional health. It means knowing how to form healthy relationships and making the right decisions around sex. As your body changes during puberty, how you think, feel, and interact with others also changes. You may have new feelings and thoughts about sex. Understanding who […]
Baby-Making Weather: How To Protect Yourself
The winter season is upon us, and everyone has been experiencing the cold. This is the type of weather that presents an opportunity for being indoors cuddling, which eventually leads to having sexual intercourse. As you may know, having unprotected sex may have serious consequences, which you might regret for the rest of your life. […]