Tag: teen pregnancy
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Teens and Sexual Activity: New Research Offers Hope for Delayed Choices
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of three teenagers, I’ve navigated the intricate landscape of discussions surrounding sex with them. We’ve tackled important topics: the meaning of consent, the ins and outs of STDs, the realities of teen pregnancies, and even the nuances of physical intimacy. Conversations about everything from heavy petting to masturbation and…
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Free IUD Program Leads to 40% Decrease in Teen Pregnancies
Get Pregnant Fast A recent initiative offering free IUDs has led to a significant 40% reduction in teen pregnancies in Colorado, and now a similar program is set to launch in Texas. Thanks to a generous $2 million contribution from the Johnson Family Foundation, women in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will soon have access to…
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Does Caring for an Egg Really Prevent Teen Pregnancy?
Get Pregnant Fast When I first encountered TV shows featuring teens toting around eggs as if they were infants, I thought it was just another quirky American tradition—like cheerleaders dating football players or the existence of malt shops. However, after moving to the U.S., I discovered these “egg babies” were indeed a reality. For many…
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The Irony of Concern Over Teens Accessing Free Birth Control
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising turn of events, former reality TV star and advocate for abstinence, Jenna Thompson, has raised eyebrows with her strong reaction to a Seattle high school providing free birth control to its students. Given her past as a teen mother, it’s hard to ignore the irony in her stance. Thompson…
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Life Lessons on Birth Control for Teens
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother with a mission, I aim to ensure that every teen understands the reality that sex can lead to babies. And let’s be honest—babies are right up there as the third worst thing to bring home after STDs and regrets. This brings me to my newly minted initiative: “Teaching Teens…