Last month, the population of the Czech Republic was split in their opinions about Pope Benedict XVI’s visit. While some hastily cleaned up their schedules to be sure to catch a glimpse of the pope, others simply shrugged and wondered what all the hubbub was about. Many in this…
Much like Brazil and its persistent crusade to offer reasonably priced antiretroviral drugs to those inflicted with HIV / AIDS , Thailand and the US, despite intense criticism, have partnered together to spearhead highly controversial research that would make available a new AIDS vaccine. Fortunately, they forged ahead with…
As a woman, things can get kind of yucky in the nether regions, so to speak. If you are a woman, more than likely you have either been the unsuspecting victim of one of these infections or have had a friend who itched her way through her own yeast…
Men, when your wife/girlfriend/fiancée tells you she wants to take up yoga, instead of laughing at her for picking up yet another hobby to go along with her unfinished scrapbooks, half-completed knitting and feeble attempts at recycling, consider this: a recent study has shown that women who are more…
I would not exactly call myself “green.” I do my best to turn the water off when I’m not using it and to throw my soda cans into the recycling bins (should they happen to be around). I have about 10 canvas grocery bags all bought with the great…
Whether we choose to believe it or not, whether we choose to see it or not in our everyday lives, racism still exists in America. Some of you may gasp, hold your hand over your mouth and proclaim, “No!” Others may roll their eyes and simply go, “Duh!” As…
When dealing with the AIDS / HIV epidemic it is an understatement to say that promoting condom use is necessary in order to halt the deadly virus in its tracks. Campaigns spearheaded from almost every country have been held across the globe highlighting this very important mantra; however, there…
Around the world, a collective sigh will emit from every woman once researchers give the final okay that male contraceptives are ready for production and distribution. For some women it will mean no longer having to remember to take that little pill every morning or every week or having…
Back in the day when I was on birth control pills, I remember a period of time when I went through various brands/types to see which one negatively affected my hormones the least. The first batch made me gain weight quickly, while the second batch made me feel irritable…
I have mentioned more than once on this blog about my upbringing and my being surrounded by many middle and high school friends who experienced unplanned pregnancies. For some, it was just a way of life and almost expected because it had become a generational tradition. For others, it…