Category Archives: Sexual Health
Planning for the Future Through the Right Contraception
In the United States alone, it is estimated that half of the pregnancies that happen are unplanned and the sad reality is that at least 43 percent of these unplanned pregnancies usually end up in abortion clinics. This unfortunate data can be halted when appropriate contraception strategies are put in place. Contraception can be used … Continue reading
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Tagged Abortion, Contraception, Pregnancy
Why We Need to Raise Sexual Health Awareness to Young Girls
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) remain to be a prevalent public health concern in Canada. In fact, it has been reported that cases of Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, and infectious Syphilis continue to rise since the late 1990s. The saddest part is that the highest reported rates recorded are among young girls. Most sexual health specialists concur that … Continue reading
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Tagged Awareness, Sex Education, STI