Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of North Carolina - Latest Comments

Re: Belly Bump: 8 months, Part 2

Jack Apfel — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:22:40 -0000

Delsie, it seems that once you accepted your pregnancy you did a lot of soul searching and growing up. Congratulations on the changes you have effected in yourself and in your life!

Re: Recapping SexTech: Keynotes and Special Presentations

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Re: Birth Control is Your Friend, North Carolina

Guest — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:19:47 -0000

I don't know a woman who hasn't used birth control at some point in her life. My dad, like many men, was able to pursue his dreams because he and my mom were able to delay having a family for 7 years thanks to the birth control pill. That was in the early 70's. I don't think much has changed today. Birth control is basic health care.

Re: The Importance of Education for Pregnant and Parenting Teens: How We Can Help

Frankrogerburns — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:54:05 -0000

I wish there was more teen help places around.

Re: The Importance of Education for Pregnant and Parenting Teens: A Two Part Series

Anand Nataraj — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:01:56 -0000

Informative statistic on teenage pregnancy

Re: Fun Facts for your National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy!

guest — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:58:06 -0000

use a condom or keep your legs closed...

Re: Fun Facts for your National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy!

guest — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:57:03 -0000

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Re: Contagion and a Coin Flip: The Ironic HPV Debate

Lynn Davey — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:19:11 -0000

great post!

Re: Contagion and a Coin Flip: The Ironic HPV Debate

Lynn Davey — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:18:21 -0000

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Re: How NC Actually Funds Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention

Care4Women — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:50:03 -0000

It's sad that there are so many teen pregnancys and I feel for those girls b/c I was one of them. They have no idea how tough the road ahead will be.

Re: How NC Actually Funds Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention

Care4Women — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:46:32 -0000

Great article and excellent information! I had no idea Planned Parenthood clinics were given money up front to help with costs. I'm glad to know that. I'm also happy you shared this information with people and I hope that young women will read this and take proper actions to prevent getting pregnant. I got pregnant at the age of 18 and raising a child at that age was very hard! It's hard to be pregnant that young and not understand the changes your body goes through, but I have to give props to my doctors b/c they were great. If you are pregnant and in the Raleigh area I highly suggest them. http://www.raleighob.com/

Re: Fun Facts for your National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy!

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Re: Recapping SexTech: Keynotes and Special Presentations

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Re: Can we stop saying “abstinence isn’t realistic”?

Smart Decisions — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:12:38 -0000

How about something along the lines of...

When we
give people accurate information about sex, we empower them to make informed and
hopefully wiser decisions.

Re: Can we stop saying “abstinence isn’t realistic”?

APPCNC — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:42:09 -0000

I think you guys are hitting the nail on the head! The issue is so closely tied to the values judgement we make about sexual behavior. I had a great conversation with someone last week about parents' expectations toward their teens' behavior. I made the point to him that we THINK all parents want abstinence-until-marriage, but I've heard from plenty who want their kids to wait until they're, say, "out of high school" or "have a healthy, more adult relationship" or "are old enough to process all the right safety measures in a thoughtful way". I could see his little over-the-head light bulb going off. When we treat premarital sex as an awful thing instead of the most normal thing, we lose our ability to express what we really want for young people with all of the nuances we're bound to face.

Re: Can we stop saying “abstinence isn’t realistic”?

Sara Taylor — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:11:22 -0000

That's basically what I think about it, I don't think abstinence is an ideal, particularly not if it's undertaken as a means of being "moral" that involves not masturbating/dating/holding hands/hugging even when those are things you want and which are sexual/romantic activities which are completely safe, as opposed to choosing not to have partnered sex because you don't want to get pregnant/ an STI, but still masturbating/dating/holding hands/hugging if you want to do those things because they are safe. And when it comes to the second, more sensible approach I outlined, I still don't think that's the ideal, I think for some people that's what's right for them, but it's not right for everyone, and the only one who knows if that approach is right for them is the one who's body it is, not their parents/teachers/etc.

We shouldn't punish legal minors for expressing their sexuality, or try and prevent them from doing so, or shame them for doing so, whether that's moving a baby's hand away when they touch their genitals, or panicking about kids playing doctor, or cutting off/into a legal minor's genitals when it's not necessary to their physical health because of a clear, compelling, immediate medical need, or telling a teenager that they're a dirty sinner for masturbating, or trying to stop teenagers from getting access to contraception/condoms/abortions without the approval of an adult/adults/anyone other than the teenager who is going to be using/having those things, or stopping anyone of any age from getting comprehensive, sex-positive sex education.

Re: Can we stop saying “abstinence isn’t realistic”?

Zee — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:25:22 -0000

It's not that abstinence isn't realistic, it's that abstinence isn't better. Abstinence isn't necessary. Abstinence isn't right for everyone. Abstinence isn't the ideal. I teach about sexual relationships comprehensively because sex is normal and enjoyable, and it's better to know about sex than not know, whether or not you're currently participating.

Saying "abstinence isn't realistic" makes it sound like we wish it were, but I don't really. Do you? It's not that I think there's anything wrong with abstinence, it's more that I don't think there's anything wrong with sex. Why would I wish it were possible to successfully convince kids to be abstinent any more than I wish it were possible to successfully convince kids to have sex?

When people say "Why don't you teach abstinence?" what they really mean is "Why don't you promote abstinence?" I don't teach abstinence because there is nothing to teach; we all know how to NOT have sex. I don't promote abstinence because I don't think it's always a better choice than being sexually active. So instead of saying "abstinence is not realistic," how about "abstinence isn't normal" ? OK, OK, maybe not. What about "abstinence isn't everything?"

Re: Can we stop saying “abstinence isn’t realistic”?

Super_m_girl — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:32:51 -0000

I'm guilty of the same comments, and your article made me think. What if we talked about abstinence in the same way as we talked about--and as a part of--healthy sexual relationships? How can we talk about abstinence in sex-positive ways? Maybe:

You should only be abstinent if you feel that it's right for you.
Don't let anyone pressure you into abstinence.
Condoms, the pill, and abstinence (etc.) can all be parts of a healthy attitude toward your own sexuality.

It might be good to recognize that abstinence isn't something you do or you don't do, and if you have sex, you can't ever be abstinent. It's not just about sex or no sex before marriage, but we all decide on abstinence in different parts of our lives, for different reasons. Can we say that abstinence can be something you choose before or after a sexual relationship with a partner, or even after marriage?

Re: The Truth About Teen Pregnancy and the New State Budget

Howard Gibson — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:03:20 -0000

It's the usual, death by a thousand cuts. See http://www.harlemface.com/2.... The only solution is the Federal bill HR 1489 for a new Glass-Steagall. End the endless bankers' bailout or else.

Re: How NC Actually Funds Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention

mounie — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:16:08 -0000

There are many pregnancy prevention rules and groups that are avoiding the pregnancy of teen.

first symptoms of pregnancy

http://pregnantquiz.net/

Re: Happy Mother’s Day!

mounie — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:31:46 -0000

When you are about ready to have a baby, everyone has advice for things you have to have. What do you really need?where you to be ready for parenting.

first symptoms of pregnancy

Re: Sharing Stories: A Path to Understanding Teens’ Choices

Mandy, Turning Winds — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:43:31 -0000

I admire how Delsie acknowledged her mistakes but still manage to try and make a better future for her child. Not all teens who have been pregnant have taken full responsibility of what they have done and some even go as far as aborting their babies or putting them up for adoption.
These should be provide as an eye-opener for parents and school officials that sex education do really play an important role in helping teens become properly aware of the facts as well as the dangers of teen pregnancy.
I hope teens as well will learn from Delsie's experience and be responsible enough to make better decisions for their own sake.

Re: Glee! Reviewing the Sex Ed Episode

Shiella @ Turning Winds — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:24:38 -0000

"We hope viewers come away with the idea that sexual health is a part of overall health, and that helping young people become sexually healthy adults requires ongoing work at home, in school, and in communities."

I agree. That's why shows like Glee, where a lot of teens are watching, has that responsibility to set correct examples for the youth to follow. The musical scoring adds to the entertainment although the writers shouldn't just base the story on the music they like to put in. Facts as well as learning how to deal with problems should be considered first. It's the burden that popular teen shows face and by that they should take responsibility in giving awareness to teens in general on the right approach on sex education. It's a powerful way to help in today's society full of misinformation about teen sex education. Thanks for sharing!

Re: Latin@ teen pregnancy and college access: How HB 11 hurts us all

pregnancy weeks — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:55:11 -0000

The state's leader in preventing teen pregnancy and promoting healthy adolescence through advocacy, collaboration and education.

Re: Sex Ed – Glee! Style

Elizabeth Boskey — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:55:27 -0000

I just wanted to make one comment on the last few tweets. I don't think Santana's crush is on a "straight friend." I think it's on a bisexual friend, since Brittney said that she would want to be with Santana if she wasn't also in love, and in a relationship with, Artie. I actually found it nice to see an acknowledgment both that the character could be bisexual and that it didn't mean she was necessarily going to have to try to "have her cake and eat it to." In other words, that a bisexual character could be monogamous.