Why choose abortion? Abortion is seen as a necessity right because a women shouldn’t need a reason to not want to be pregnant. In the article “Abortion With Apology”, Katha Pollitt persuasively argues that it is simply the woman’s body and nothing should stand in the way of what she wants for herself. Pollitt asks, “What’s praiseworthy about bearing more children than you can--or want to--take care of?” (Abortion Without Apology). She argues that abortion is a good thing for women and the…
Each female has her own issues, with unique situations and requirements that affect her ability to obtain and utilize contraception efficiently (Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, 2008). The understanding one’s unique situation and circumstance and approach each client on individual bases will greatly benefit the patient to makes the best contraceptive choices (Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, 2008). To accomplish individualized approach, health care provider…
Sex Education is crucial information that children all over deserve in a safe and healthy experience. As mentioned by the article Global Perspective on Peer Sex Education for College Students “Sexually transmitted diseases and infections continue to be a public health problem across the globe (World Health Organization, 2006)” (Story et al. 81). All around the world, Sex Education is portrayed in different manners, despite being known globally there are still shocking numbers in regards to…
We all know Kenya is a little different than our comfy first-world society but you probably didn't' know it was this different. How different? We're talking sex with animals different. That's right, a bodaboda operator in Bungoma Country was caught early in the morning doing the "raw dog" with a fresh goat. Yes. A goat. Kenyan man caught with pants down after having sex with animals According to Richard Wanyonia, the owner of the goat in question, Gabrielle Simiyu, 26, partook in some…
Africans American females, ages 14-29 who have not been exposed to HIV/AIDS. Multiple research efforts over previous decades have revealed multiple risk factors contributing to HIV infection in African American female youth. These include infrequent condom use, multiple sexual partners, substance use, low self-esteem, interpersonal trauma (child sexual abuse), and ineffective coping styles (Danielson, Walsh, McCauley, Ruggiero, Brown, Sales, Rose, Wingood, & DiClemente, 2013). African Americans…
During the 19th century race was utilized to show inequality between the Europeans African-Americans and Indians to the extent that they were all of separate species. Ultimately, power itself has created these distinctions creating the idea that some are more superior to others by judging not only on appearance, but also dividing and distinguishing certain groups by behavior. Studies today, however, show these beliefs have led to a magnificent amount of errors, especially by those with power and…
with using birth control pills alone as a contraceptive is the fact that even though it helps protect against pregnancy, it will not help prevent STD's or STI's. Therefore, if you have multiple sexual partners, you could be at risk if you do not use condoms along with your birth control pills. If you are in a monogamous relationship and if you have both been tested for STD's and STI's and have been deemed to be "clean," however, birth control pills might work for you. As you can see, birth…
when they deem it necessary. Planned parenthood provides education on reproduction and reproductive as well as standard health care services such as hiv testing,mammograms, and access to contraceptives. Contraceptives are a means to maintain health. Condoms both male and female help prevent the spread of disease in addition to preventing pregnancy. Abortions do have have negative psychological effects on a female from mild regret to clinical depression. While Planned Parenthood does provide…
pregnancy. Additionally, birth control can prevent one from making an unfavorable decision later about abortion and adoption. There are different methods for birth control such as abstinence, medications, birth control sponges, IUD, sterilization, and condoms. Contraceptives are prescribed by doctors in clinics, hospitals, and in local community health departments that support family planning. Some are non-based prescriptions which are obtained over the counter. Some oral contraceptives offers…
As stated previously, some people argue that teaching teens condom use can confuse teens and cause them to believe sex is exceptional. However, without sexual contraceptives, teenage pregnancies would potentially rise by over one and a half million per year (Khan, 30). Preventing access to contraceptives from teenagers…