Girls using abortion as birth control and having up to FOUR terminations by the age of 18

Teenage girls are using abortions as contraception

Teenagers are using repeat abortions as a form of birth control, with some girls having four or more terminations by the age of 18, it has been claimed.

Nearly 1,500 of the 19,000 girls under 18 who had a termination last year had previously undergone one earlier abortion for an unwanted pregnancy – and in at least one case a teenage girl had her eighth abortion.

Department of Health data for 2008 reveals 74 teenagers had their third abortion and a further 15 girls under the age of 18 had previously had between three and six earlier abortions.

But the exact details remain hidden from public scrutiny because of Government secrecy on abortion figures owing to fears that patients could be identified.

Campaigners say the figures raise the possibility that for some girls abortion is not seen as a traumatic life event, but a routine way of dispensing with an unwanted pregnancy, even though it carries health risks that can harm fertility later in life.

It also points to the failure of contraception services for young people, as rather than going on the Pill, girls are choosing to take risks and have unprotected sex knowing they could get pregnant or expose themselves to sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia.

Pro-life campaigners argue that increasing availability of early medical abortion, by allowing it to take place in GPs’ surgeries, has served only to further promiscuity among teenagers who are ignorant of the health and emotional risks that may ensue.

Julia Millington of the Pro-Life Alliance said: ‘When girls of 18 are having three, four or more abortions we seriously need to question what is going on. It would seem abortion is being used as a form of contraception.

‘These girls are coming back again and again. Who is looking after their physical and emotional wellbeing? Surely it would be better for them not to get pregnant in the first place, but no one seems to want to question this use of repeat abortion on girls.’

Dr Kate Guthrie, consultant in sexual health and spokeswoman for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, said she was shocked and saddened to learn about the repeat abortion figures.

But she added: ‘These girls are not the majority of under-18s. Women undergoing abortion do not find it pleasant and most make sure it does not happen again.’

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Health Reform to Impact Abortion?

The House and Senate bills both contain measures that restrict health insurance coverage for abortions. When you consider that the vast majority of private policies currently cover these services, this is a genuine step backwards for women's right to choose, in both practical and symbolic terms. Feminists are rightly livid, doubly so because they realize that these provisions are unlikely to be greatly softened given the delicate political compromises required to pass a health reform bill.

One question deserves more careful thought than it has received: How much will these measures actually prevent women from securing access to abortions? This is an empirical question. We don't precisely know the answer. It's depressingly unsurprising that most people's responses to this question are highly correlated with their political and moral views.

Moderates and conservatives note that the average cost of an abortion in America is less than $400. A woman determined to have one can hit the ATM, write a check, run up her credit card, borrow from a relative or a friend, or hit the local payday loan store. Poor people pay surprising amounts for cell phones and cable TV. They can be surprisingly resourceful in paying for abortions, too.

On the whole, the empirical record seems to favor this perspective. Via email, the distinguished health economist Theodore Joyce summarized the views of most empirical economists who have studied this question:

"I don't see it being very important at a population level. It is a $400-$500 procedure for 90 percent of terminations that occurs less than once per woman per reproductive lifetime. … Prices can [go higher] for late terminations in hospitals when indicated for fetal anomalies. Teens and poor women recognize pregnancies later and end up needing more second trimester abortion. … They will be hurt."

Phillip Levine of Wellesley College, one of the nation's leading experts on the economics of abortion, summarizes the available evidence in a useful little volume, Sex and Consequences: Abortion, public policy, and the economics of fertility.Many studies have examined changes in abortions and births induced by changes in state and federal abortion policies. Federal policies, notably the Hyde Amendment, greatly changed abortion policy in some states, and left policies unchanged in others.

Summarizing the available evidence, Levine concludes that restrictions on Medicaid funding reduced the number of abortions by 3 to 5 percent. That's a pretty small effect, although the effects are somewhat more impressive when one restricts one's attention to low-income women most strongly affected by these policies. There is little evidence that abortion restrictions actually increase the overall number of unwanted pregnancies carried to term. When low-income women face a more restricted environment, they respond by finding alternate strategies to finance abortions. They may also be more likely to aggressively practice contraception.

Levine cites this evidence in a recent New York Times op-ed, titled "False Alarm on Abortion." He notes that 12 percent of American women age 15-44 are covered by public insurance programs that are already barred from using federal funds to cover abortions. Another 20 percent of this same age-group is uninsured.
Of course for these women, $400 is a nontrivial amount of money. That's two months of cash welfare payments for a family of three in several states with the most punitive abortion laws.

Then there is the secrecy and the stigma. It's one thing to ask Mom for $400 to cover the rent or asthma medication. It's quite another to borrow funds for an abortion. Many women don't want their friends, parents, relatives, or partners to know that they are pregnant. When women are reluctant to borrow the money or to produce a tell-tale credit card bill, restricting abortion coverage can have a real impact on both the number of abortions and (though this is more complicated) on the number of unwanted pregnancies brought to term.

Love Making Tips That You Must Know

The first thing that you will want to work on will be how to increase her desire and passion towards you. You should know that the more her passion and desire, the more she gets to enjoy the session. Here are some tips that will guarantee you an amazing sex life.

Smell nice for her.

You should always endeavor to be at your best all the time you are with your woman. The act of sex could be considered as hard work so in most cases, the couple tends to sweat a lot so you should always put on cologne; this will bring out nice scents from you and it will not disgust your girl. But some men naturally have bad body odor. You should always take your bath before meeting with your woman.

Mental foreplay

You will have to work on your woman's passion. You will have to be able to fill her head always. You can just always give her a kiss on her forehead, send her a romantic message, and leave a note in her car or something that will spark up her emotional connection towards you. Make sure that it's very sensual. You should also tell her your deep fantasies and how you really want to share them with her; this will make her crave for your touch.

Be adventurous

For you to be able to bring your woman to quick orgasm, you must be able to do new things with her, things that you have not tried before together. Women loves their men to be different always and better so you will need to always look for better ways to always better you lovemaking. During sex, you can use different styles of penetration do not stick to one as each method has its erotic level so you should always try them out.

Cheating and Infidelity Statistics: Are Men Cheating More Than Women

Are men cheating more then women

Cheating and Infidelity Statistics: Are Men Cheating More Than Women This may come as a complete surprise, but most extramarital affairs are not about sex. What then, is the main factor that causes infidelity? One should pay attention to the reason most people find intimacy with someone outside of their marriage is because of their emotional needs are not being met. Yes, it is true in most cases of infidelity and about wanting to feel emotionally connected to someone. According to a poll over over 1,100 women conducted by WomanSavers.com, over 62% of women thought that men cheat more than women. However, in a similar WomanSaver�s poll of over 850 women, only 67% said they would never cheat on their partner.According to the current infidelity statistics 60% of men and 40% of women are involved in extramarital affair. These figures are even more drastic when the total numbers of marriages are considered. Because it is less likely that all the men and women having extramarital affairs do happen to be married to each other. At least half of the women having affairs are married to men are not included in the 60% ofmen having affairs, then at least one partner will have an affair in about 80% of all marriages. With this study you can see that many marriages are getting affected and it is unreasonable to think affairs are due to the failures and shortcomings of individual husbands or wives. Leave alone the entire world, only in U S, 17% of divorces are caused by unknown misconceptions such as infidelity. There exists even strong evidence, which proves that there is a high correlation between on-line infidelity and subsequent real-time sexual affairs. The reality is that there are a lot of unsatisfying and empty relationships out there, but however, the reason why infidelity statistics are as high as they are is because people place a higher value on their careers, children, friends or hobbies and not on their relationships with their partners. Think about it, when you neglect any of these areas, it is just a matter of time before they deteriorate and ultimately lead to its untimely death. The failure in the relationship becomes imminent. The bottom line is that if you want to avoid becoming yet another case that adds to the infidelity statistic, then you must nurture and prioritize your relationship with your spouse or partner. As you may have already figured out, unlike planes, relationships cannot be maintained on "auto-pilot".

Top 10 Signs that You’re in Love

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people say “I’m in love” all the time even when they do not know what they are really saying. How do you know if you’re in love? How do you know that it’s not just a petty crush or an exaggerated infatuation? How do you know that you’ve been hit by a love bug?

Throughout history, scholars have long avoided the study of love because they fear they could remove its mystery. Fortunately, however, we don’t have to wait for scholars to muster the courage to define love in order to know whether we’re really in love. We can tell because almost everyone in this world has experienced it and has become an expert when it comes to romantic love. Here are the top ten signs that you’re in love.

10. You can’t find the word "frugal" in the dictionary anymore.

A gift for my special one

If you used to be tight with your money, now you don’t know the meaning of the word "frugality." Shelling out your hard-earned money to buy a luxurious gift or an expensive bouquet of flowers does not sound absurd like it would have before. You don’t care if you spend more than necessary for that significant person just to satisfy or make him or her feel happy. After all, he or she is worth it.

9. You are so beautiful.

Evenif you are Ugly Betty in real life and you used to not care how you looked, if you’re in love,

Putting her makeup

chances are you tend to be conscious of your appearance. If you’ve always been the vain kind, you are care more about how you look now. You want to impress him or her so that they see you at your best ALL THE TIME. You always make your way to the washroom not to pee but to check your hair, your teeth and retouch. Your mirror is suddenly your best friend.

8. You care about yourself.

Consulting a doctor

This sign does not involve only your physical appearance but your total being, especially your health. You call your doctor for an appointment and schedule a check-up. You start undergoing tests like mammograms and PSAs that you have been putting off for the longest time. You forget about self-destruction altogether because hey, it’s so nice to live. You want to live longer so you can spend more time and a healthy relationship with the one you love.

7. Other people just don’t matter.

A day with my partner

There is a reason why your best friend always has a problem when you fall in love. It’s not envy; it’s jealousy. Hanging out with your friends doesn’t sound very appealing to you anymore. If you’re going out, you’d rather go out with your special someone than go with your friends. Even when you’re surrounded by your friends, you feel out of place because your mind wanders somewhere else —to the one you love. That’s why your friends are annoyed — because you give them less attention.

It’s not just friends. Do you remember your many crushes? You don’t notice them anymore, not even the hottest heartthrob on campus. You wonder where the people you used to wink or stare at have gone. The truth is, they didn’t go anywhere. They are still there. You simply don’t notice them. All of them pale in comparison to your special someone.

6. This is the good life.

Most important person

If you used to be the cynical type, you suddenly begin to feel that life is good and the world is a happy place to live in. Everything seems so bright and sunny and warm. Everything looks like butterflies and sunshine. You feel incredibly good every minute of the day. Even when your mother is nagging and your boss is power-tripping, you still manage to smile. Not to mention that even if you’re not a musical person, you catch yourself humming all the time — in the elevator, while reading the newspaper, during your commute. People who used to ignore you begin to notice you all of a sudden. You radiate happiness without realizing it.

5. Ex? What Ex?

The Apple of my eyes

Yes, your ex. One of the more definitive signs that you are in love in the present is that you have forgotten your past. Remember your ex-boyfriend who you thought you could never forget? Well, you don’t think about him anymore. If you’re really in love, you tend to have amnesia and forget about those people who broke your heart before and who swore you would take your revenge on your ex-boyfriend. Suddenly, everything revolves around your current apple of your eye. Those before him are history. And history is boring.

4. You are the proudest you have ever been.

Another more obvious sign that you are in love is that you are so proud of your special someone. It means that you always want to be seen with him.

Happy to be in love

Even when your love is somewhat forbidden, you wish that you could be out there, telling the world how much you love each other. If long ago, you hated those people who always thought that the world was their bedroom, displaying their affection in public, now you are one of them. There is no better feeling than being able to express your love with all the people around you as if you are declaring “I’m his and he’s mine.”

Being proud of your special someone does not just involve PDAs (public displays of affection). It should also involve MTP (meet the parents). You don’t introduce someone you just met last night at a bar to your family. You only introduce someone to them if you’re serious. If you’re serious, you must be in love. It’s as simple as that. That is exactly why meeting the parents is such a huge step in a relationship.

3. His face is painted on everything. EVERYTHING!

Even without you

Everything reminds you of him. The funny part is, you just can’t help it. Even when you don’t want to think of him, you see his face everywhere you look — on your wine glass, in the train’s windows, on the tip of your pencil, on your bedroom’s ceiling, on your pillowcases. His face is everywhere! He is like a beautiful ghost haunting you in a good way. This is also the reason why other people consider falling in love a terrible thing. Some people get inspired when in love and do well in school and at work but others are distracted and can’t concentrate. It’s just a matter of how you handle your emotions.

2. There is always a way.

You will do everything to make your special someone happy. You don’t want to disappoint him. You always find a way to make sure of this.

Always together

If you have a date at 5pm and your boss gave you some extra work, you will surely beg off even when you used to just do the tasks without complaint. If you found out that he wants a vacation and you don’t have time, you would file for sick leave even if you feel completely well. He wants to see an action film and you want a romantic comedy; you will spend the night watching Bruce Willis and will forget about Hugh Grant. The weird thing is, you don’t feel bad about it. What matters is that you are together, enjoying happy moments.

1. You begin to see your future.

If you’re really in love, you start to imagine your future with your darling. You think about how long you will last and you’re sure it’s going to be a long time.

The happiest couple

You think about introducing him to your family and friends and wonder how they will get along. You think about meeting his friends and family. You think about the number of kids you want. You think about building a family with him. You think about marriage. Marriage means the future. Marriage means forever.

These are things you don’t think about when it comes to a person you had one-night-stand with or someone you are not serious about. You are really in love if you begin to see your future with him — and it’s a lovely future in your head.

Although these signs are the most common and the most obvious, these are not absolute. If you don’t experience one or a few of these, it doesn’t mean you are not in love. The truth is, the first step in falling in love is acknowledging the feeling that you’re in love. If you think you are in love, you probably are.

How to Impress Your In-Laws on Their First Visit

You are still probably trying to absorb the idea that you will be a wife. In the next month, you will be wearing a white gown while walking radiantly down the aisle, towards the man of your dreams. But before you get to your actual wedding day, you must first attend to something very important: meeting your future in-laws.

Meeting your beau’s parents may sound pretty simple but in reality it can be quite tough and unnerving if you are meeting them for the first time. Although you are already wearing an engagement ring, having the approval of his parents will make you feel like you’re wearing another diamond on your polished fingers!

To help you with this task, here are top ten ways to impress your future in-laws:

10. Interview and Research

Asking her Fiancee

A week before the meeting, try to fish information from your boyfriend. This way you will learn more about his family.

Try to learn each of the member’s names and yes, that includes their dog. Get some photographs so you can recognize them before you are introduced. Ask your boyfriend what their interests are, where they work, what kind of questions you should avoid asking them, even their favorite food.

Other important information that you should know is their family traditions. Always remember that family traditions hold an important part in your fiancée’s household. So learn what these are and try to observe them when you are in the house. Family traditions may include saying grace before and after meals or greeting everyone by giving them a hug.

9. Do your homework

Once you’ve asked your fiancée about important information, now is the perfect time to do your research.

Scanning a book

This way, you will know how to apply the valuable information.

Here’s an idea. Let’s say your fiancée tells you that his mom loves books. So what you should do is to read one of her favorite books or authors so that you have something to talk about. Try to find out something interesting about the book and share it with your future mom in law.

Same goes with his dad. Supposing his dad is interested in politics and current events, try to read as much as you can about the said topic.

8. Bring gifts

A gift for her future In-law

Although you may think it is a form of sucking up, do remember that giving gifts is a sign of courtesy and good manners. This is similar to giving gifts to a party hostess who was gracious enough to invite you.

This is where your research comes in handy! Ask your beau what his dad’s favorite wine is. Another idea is to bring something that you know his mom likes such as a family favorite cake flavor. Whatever you are planning to bring, always remember to be creative!

7. Be Nice

Dinner with his family

Whether you like it or not, the family dog might still rank a notch higher in the family hierarchy. So it is essential that you put your best foot forward and be nice. This does not only apply to the dog. Make an effort to be nice to the bratty brother, to the snob sister, to the house maids and even to the obnoxious uncle.

Being nice shows the entire family that you have class, breeding and of course, a kind nature.

6. Do not forget the name issue

Ask your boyfriend how his parents should be addressed. Of course, you wouldn’t want to turn them off by calling them informal names or by their first name.

How would I call you

It is very important to take note that in many cultures calling older people by their first name is a sign of disrespect.

If your beau doesn’t have a clue, one simple solution is to ask the parents how would they like to be addressed; it may be dad, mom, bob, Susan, Sir, Ma’am or simply Mr. or Mrs. Blanks.

5. Dress the part

Wearing her simple black dress

Do you remember your first job interview? Well, this situation is similar to that. Make sure that you dress appropriately and look your best when you meet with the parents. Remember that this is a special day, so look good.

However, it’s also important that you keep it simple. Avoid wearing revealing outfits like miniskirts or tops with plunging neck lines. Instead, bear in mind the words elegant and classy when choosing an outfit. Accessorize it with simple yet exquisite jewelry.

Don’t forget the hair and makeup. Wear a simple do and light make up.

4. Be Polite

Speaking over the phone

This is an essential rule. Being polite shows that you have manners and you were brought up well. Instead of saying “yeah,” say “yes”. Remember to say please, thank you, and welcome.

Although it all sounds like kindergarten, being polite shows a lot of character and will give them a good impression of you.

3. Do not forget your beau

Mother in her little kids

This is the part where you show them that you really love their son. Take note that parents always love when their children are complimented.

The trick here is to do it with subtlety to avoid sounding like a big suck up. Let the mom know what a gentleman her son is or how kind he is. In a way you are telling her how well she raised her son.

2. Talk

Having time to talk

Conversation is one of the best ways to win over your future in laws. Inject your opinions or thoughts. Of course, it is also important to do it in a manner that is polite.

Try to converse and exchange pleasantries with the parents. But remember that mothers are usually more talkative and receptive than fathers. So make sure that you level the conversation to both parents.

1. Be genuine

This is perhaps the most important rule. Whether you are bringing gifts or you are chatting with the parents,

Future mother in-law

show them that you are really interested and happy to meet them.

How to do this? Simple. Respond to their questions and smile at them. Be conscious of your body language. Nod or make eye contact when you are talking to them.

So are you still nervous about your fiancée’s parents? Don’t be. If you love your fiancée and genuinely care about him, this same affection and care will extend to his parents and his family.

Body Language Signs of Attraction

The body betrays what is inside our hearts and our minds. No wonder a lot of people have dedicated their whole lives to studying body language. Over the years, these experts have come up with many ways that a person can interpret non-verbal expressions. One of the more popular examples is body language signs of attraction.

Attraction has always been a hot topic among males and females. You're probably wondering what it is that might give you away or what it is that reveals a person's feelings for you. If you're ready to find out, read on for body language signs of attraction.

1) Crossed Legs Pointing Towards You

Most people don't notice it, but their legs naturally gravitate towards the people they like or are interested in. Lucky for you, this is something easily observed.

The next time you find yourself conversing with the person in question, check out which direction their crossed leg is pointed at. If it's pointed towards you, allow yourself a small smile of victory. But if it's not in your favor, don't think of the worst. Check out the other body language signs of attraction below for other hints.

2) Small Grooming Gestures

One way to tell when someone is interested is in how often they groom themselves when you two are together. The gesture could be as simple as adjusting the tie or tucking a strand of hair behind the ear. These may be small things but they mean a lot.

You have to be extra observant though or you won't catch the person in question doing any of these at all. After all, how long does it take for a person to touch their hair? If you blink, you might miss it.

3) Gazing Back and Forth

The beauty about body language signs of attraction is that it is mainly an unconscious reaction. People don't realize that they're doing it so you can observe them more freely.

One sign you can look at is when a person gazes at you every once in a while. This is definitely a sign of interest from the other person. You can actually catch them in the act if you so wish!

Body language signs of attraction are easy enough to interpret. You don't need to overanalyze every detail of a person's movements. All you have to do is observe key gestures that will reveal more or less a person's feelings towards you.