Tag: sexual education
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Navigating the Awkward Masturbation Conversation with Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast There’s nothing quite like discussing sensitive topics related to sex with your children to make everyone involved—yes, even the family pet—want to flee the premises. While it’s essential to provide them with accurate information and help them understand their bodies, these conversations often lead to moments of significant discomfort. However, one discussion…
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Never Shame Your Child for Exploring Their Body: The Reality of Childhood Masturbation
Get Pregnant Fast At some point, whether you’re prepared or not, you may find your child engaging in self-exploration. Spoiler alert: it can be an awkward moment. Many parents view masturbation—especially in the context of their kids—as a taboo topic, often associating it with something shameful or inappropriate. However, it’s essential to recognize that masturbation…
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Teaching Religious Abstinence: A Path to Shame That Fails to Educate
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up in a small town, I cherished my childhood, surrounded by farms, football games, and churches on nearly every corner. Even after leaving for college and starting a new life, I dreamed of returning to that hometown for my wedding. When I finally walked down the aisle of that Southern Baptist…
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Trump Administration Slashes Over $200 Million from Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiatives
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant policy shift, the Trump administration has announced cuts exceeding $213 million from Teen Pregnancy Prevention programs, redirecting focus towards abstinence-based sexual education. This decision comes despite the encouraging trend of declining teen birth rates, which hit a record low of 20.3 births per 1,000 girls in 2016. This represents…
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Teen Birth Rate Reaches Historic Low: The Power of Birth Control
Get Pregnant Fast Recent statistics reveal that the teen birth rate in the United States has plummeted to its lowest level ever, as highlighted by a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The reason? Birth control is highly effective. It’s really that straightforward. Easy access to contraceptive methods is a…
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Why I’m Committed to Renewing My Daughter’s ‘Teen Vogue’ Subscription
Get Pregnant Fast My daughter has a subscription to Teen Vogue, and when I came across an article they published on July 7 titled “Understanding Anal Sex: What You Should Know,” my initial reaction was not panic, but rather, relief. This could be a valuable opportunity to engage in a necessary conversation about sexual health.…