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By Therese Shechter “The proportion of all American adolescents in their mid-teens claiming sexual experience has decreased, and for boys the decline has been especially steep,” writes Amy Schalet in her excellent New York Times article about boys becoming sexually active later than expected. It’s a timely conversation … [Read more...]
By Melanie Klein Originally posted at Feminist Fatale. Updated for Elephant Journal and Adios Barbie. I'm pregnant but I just feel fat. I can’t believe I said it – not once, not twice but repeatedly throughout my entire pregnancy. I started to feel that way at the beginning of my first trimester and it continued … [Read more...]
By Ashley-Michelle Papon As I prepare to celebrate my daughter's fourth month of life, it only takes a quick glance at my stomach to wish I could burn through the baby weight. My complaint isn't unusual; after all, losing weight has become America's pastime. According to the Aug. 12, 2010 edition of PR Newswire, most Americans … [Read more...]
By Julie M. Green As soon as you fall pregnant, suddenly everyone is an expert extolling advice, whether you want it or not. Whole bookstore shelves are jam packed with “manuals” telling you what to do and what not to do when you’re expecting. One such “commandment” recommends a 25-35lbs weight gain during … [Read more...]
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