Wednesday, September 22, 2010

World Contraception Day – Show and Tell Please


2010 will be the 4th year for celebrating World Contraception Day.  September 26th is the day when I encourage you to overcome any embarrassment you may feel and find someone you trust to talk about your birth control and sexual health. It doesn't matter who you are, you must protect yourself from STIs and if you are not ready to take responsibility for bringing up another human being, find someone you feel comfortable with and spend some time seriously focusing on giving your 'contraception career' a thorough health check.

Ask yourself :
  • do I have unprotected sex
  • do I talk to my sexual partner about birth control
  • do I know how reliable my method of birth control really is
  • do I believe that 'withdrawal' is an effective method of birth control 
It's never too late to take control. You are being responsible, not promiscuous, by talking about sex. Don't rely on guesswork or on the potentially inaccurate information from your mates. You will be amazed at the wealth of new facts you will uncover by taking time out to review all your birth control options. With STIs just waiting to catch YOU, don't be caught with your barrier down! Make September 2010 the month in which  you empower yourself in your sexual relationships.

Well done if you have so far eluded a dose of Chlamydia. On September 26th 2010 make a resolution to 'stay clean'.

Make another resolution on September 26th 2010 that when you are ready to have a family of your own, YOUR baby will be a well planned and welcomed one - then take the steps to keep it.

Have the courage to be a leader on September 26th 2010 -  talk to someone about low dose birth control, free condom suppliers, emergency contraception or whatever bothers you about sex -  then show your friends how they can do the same.  Come on -Be a heroine for a day..

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