Being open and available to talk about subjects such as sex and sexuality can be challenging. Some common fears that many parents have include not having all the answers, feeling embarrassed, encouraging sexual experimentation, or feeling as though talking doesn't matter. Here are some suggestions...
The solstice heralds the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. This year, the solstice falls on June 21, at 6:51am EDT. The summer solstice is the day with the most hours of sunlight during the whole year. While for many of us summer means fun in the sun with swimming, going to the beach...
The Affordable Healthcare Act: What does it mean for Women's Health…..?You had to be living under a rock to not have heard all the buzz about the Affordable Care Act and the push for people to sign up before the deadline. While there are many people who are for and against this new healthcare...
Child sexual abuse is an ugly topic many would rather avoid. The sad truth is that children of every demographic (gender, age, race, ethnic background, socioeconomic status, and family structure) are at risk.1 There are an estimated thirty-nine million survivors of sexual abuse in the United States...
Teen pregnancy prevention is one of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) top six priorities, and of utmost importance to health and quality of life for our youth. Evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs typically address specific protective factors on the basis of...
Welcome back to the Community Health blog, Sexual Health from the Inside Out. Traditionally, women are the caretakers of their families. When our children are not feeling well, we take their temperature, give them medication and make sure they are comfortable. When our parents are sick,...
