Historically, women have had to face a large amour of discriminations toward themselves in society, workplace, politics and in the effort to receive a better education. Within the past decades, women have been discriminated against in many different aspects and have struggled throughout their day…
One of the most discussed viewpoints today is whether to control birth or let nature follow all the way through. Prior to the twentieth century, sex was a delicate issue, and it was held for individuals in marriage. This was the point at which the…
In the 1950s Margaret Sanger made the lawful decision to devote her life to research in creating what is a right for women, a human birth control pill. What Margaret did not know was that 69 years later this would remain one of the most…
One of the most awkward situations a teen has to go through is the “sex talk” with their parents. One of the biggest fears from parents and teens is the high risk of becoming pregnant after intercourse. There are several methods to prevent unexpected pregnancy…
Even in 2019 the conversation of sex, sexual behavior and sex education remains a taboo. The importance of a comprehensive sex education goes beyond the point of students having sex, but allows for understanding of sex health, sexual abuse and many other topics beside putting…
Everyone remembers that dreaded day in elementary school. That day when the boys and girls are split into two rooms, and they learn how their bodies are going to develop. Then, skip ahead to middle school. Again, boys and girls are split up and are…
Anti-conception medication pills are the second most generally used strategy for contraception in the United States. The Pill is as of now accessible by prescription only, and a debate has developed about whether birth control pills should be accessible over the counter. Requiring a prescription…
The vast majority in the United States “back up” the decision of sex education. Ninety three percent of parents individually support sex education being taught in middle school” and 96% in high school. The topics of sex education that is agreed by majority of parents…
Since the early days, sex education as a topic has brought up several heated debates in our society. There have been controversies in schools related to the morals behind sex education and how they need to be portrayed in the classroom. However, with the progressive…
People say a baby is always a blessing but getting pregnant and carrying a child for nine months is not a walk in the park. There are many changes that can happen to a woman physically and emotionally. Some may easily accept and embrace it,…
Pregnancy and birth are two of the key milestone changes in a woman’s life. It is a time for a celebration of the birth of their loved one, a new beginning. While physical changes are obvious changes and can easily be fixed, mental changes happen…
In recent times, knowledge and research about sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s have become ubiquitous in society, especially in developed countries who have resources like the United States. Sex is a natural, biological process, and because of this, the idea that practicing something so natural and…
Sexually transmitted diseases, or also known as STDS for short, are diseases that are passed from an infected person to an uninfected person through sexual contact. Sexually transmitted diseases are caused by a few cases such as bacteria, viruses, yeasts or parasites. Overall, there is…
As teenagers start to form romantic relationships, the feeling of invincibility may arise. Having an emotional attachment to a significant other can lead to rational decisions. One of the decisions involving sexual intercourse. For instance, many teens believe that condoms fully protect them from sexually…
Zika virus (ZIKV) is a vector born disease that was discovered in Ugandan monkeys in the 1940s. It was not until the 1950s that it was found that ZIKV was transmittable to humans. Mosquitos transmit it when they bite humans. This disease is more common…
What is it like when becoming a mother? This is a difficult question to answer because it depends on the person who is going through it. Being a mother can be a joyful but stressful as in same time. However, it is life changing. Many…
The research conducted by Tahir et al did not show conclusive evidence that telephone lactation counselling was effective at improving lactation rates at the fourth and sixth months postpartum. 1 However, there have been many studies and meta-analyses published in relation to lactation counselling and…
Drug dependence also referred to as drug addiction or drug habituation, is the state of physical, emotional, and extrasensory reliance on any drug. The dependency usually occurs due to the administration of the drug to the individual repeatedly which causes an individual to feel like…
The ultimate consumer market has led to an influx of advertisements, which are being used widely to promote products and services. However, there are some negative ramifications that came along with it: the sexual objectification of women in ads. The history of objectifying women in…
