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Where Do You Stand? Using the Term "Preggers"
While in line to get a cup of coffee the other day, I overheard a woman talking on the phone. No, I wasn't eavesdropping — everyone in the cafe heard her shout "You're preggers?!" It was really sweet that she got so excited, but I admit I was a little surprised that she used the term "preggers."
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Sponges, Chastity Belts and Douches, Oh My!
From the early-Egyptian contraceptive sponge to the horrifying Lysol douche of the Great Depression — man and womankind has been trying to find ways to keep from getting preggers for quite a while. Check out some of these devices below and go to Newsweek if you're interested in learning more about the history of birth control.
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Cute Alert: Child on Sesame Street Explains Marriage
Some kids are so cute I just want to run out and get preggers. I know it's a little more complicated than that, but this kid makes the choice seem easy. This little charmer is being asked by Grover what a marriage is.
The Preggo Shuffle
The "Prego Shuffle," eh? Don't you guys mean "preggo" or "preggers"? I thought Prego was a brand of spaghetti sauce.
Free Samples of VCF!
If you're not into taking hormones to prevent pregnancy, and you don't want something long-term like the Depo shot or an IUC, then condoms are a great option. If you're not a fan, another short-term option is to use spermicide, but I only recommend it if the person you're with is STI-free. Creams and gels can be really messy though (and some stain your sheets), so that's where VCF (vaginal contraceptive film) comes in handy!
Can Sex Cause a Yeast Infection? Yes and No
If you've ever had a yeast infection, you know that it's not something you want to go through again. The good news is that you can do a lot to keep the healthy bacteria below your waist at a normal level, like wearing cotton undies, loose fitting pants, and avoiding douching altogether.
Staying dry down there is crucial in order to avoid the annoyance of a yeast infection, but that can be tough if you're a sexually active person.
This Week With DearSugar
- Where do you stand on using the word preggers?
- If your relationship needs a jumpstart, check out my five tips on how to bring the sexy back!
- Does your significant other's sexual past matter to you?
- Are you enjoying the simpler things in life?
- How's your etiquette? Do you cuss in public?
- How well do you know STIs?
Headline of the Day
Mother Spent Hours on Roller-Coaster Ride — Unaware She Was Pregnant and About to Give Birth
Why worry about prenatal vitamins, prenatal care, doulas, midwives, and Lamaze classes — when you can just go to Great America and induce labor the fun way? 21-year-old Issy Murdo spent a day riding upside down on roller coasters at an amusement park but couldn't figure out why days later she was in excruciating pain. She was informed she was preggers.
Dear Poll: Do You Believe Pregnancy Can Be an Accident?
I've been hearing about many accidental pregnancies lately — newlyweds saying their bun in the oven was a surprise or new parents claiming their second pregnancy was a fluke. But part of me thinks that's an excuse so people won't judge them for conceiving so soon into their marriage or after giving birth. In this day and age when there are so many birth control options available, it seems close to impossible to have an accidental pregnancy if you're using them correctly.
Have You Seen Juno Lynn Spears?
Take one of the most popular movies at the box office, mash it up with one of the most talked about pieces of celebrity gossip, and you get a cheesy, indie flick starring the Spears sisters. Jamie-Lynn gets preggers, baby-less Brit wants the unborn sea monkey, and everyone talks in witty quips and riddles — minus Britney. She just smacks on gum.
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