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re-lo.I am a blunt, cynical, nerdy nymphomaniac, incapable of shutting my mouth (partially due to chromosomal content). On several past occasions, I've managed to convince someone that my IQ was larger than my breast size, but my general intelligence and comprehension capabilities waver somewhere between a waffle cone and a gerbil.
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In health class yesterday a few people did a group presentation on whether or not emergency contraception should be available over the counter. I know it is in 5 or 6 states, but for the most part it's not in the US. The group concluded that it should be and it seemed like all 100 or so kids in the class agreed with them. I was kind of shocked because I disagreed. Emergency contraception can cause blood clots, heart attacks, all kinds of stuff. There are a few different kinds and I think that a doctor or other healh professional needs to perscribe them especially since they can be so dangerous. Yeah, it would be nice if they were more easily accessible, but wouldn't that just make it so that people relied on them? It's not a very effective form of contraception. If people are comfortable enough to be having sex, they need to be comfortable enough to be able to talk to someone about it if they end up needing emergency contraception for whatever reason. I had to get some once and yes, of course I was embarassed, but it was something that I just had to do. A consequence of what I did. I thought it was pretty darn easy. All I had to do was go into the health center and talk to someone about it. I hadn't even actually had sex, just a little....accident, but they gave me some anyways so I would feel better. I've seen so many people on here that don't know anything about emergency contaception. I think that we should be teaching kids about it and telling them how to get it, not making it so terribly easy to get. People will start abusing it if it's so readily available and I think that they will know even less about it. Another thing I see a lot of on here is people that know nothing about birth control pills yet they are on them! Am I the only one out there that believes that offering it over the counter is a bad idea? What does everyone think?
I somewhat agree. OTC emergency contraception might be misused. However, I'm sure that not only would there be an age limit, it would also be very embarrassing and costly to obtain. Sure, you can go out and have sex like a maniac and then rely on emergency contraception, but if it's, say, $40, (a reasonable price) most people that would abuse it would also realize that birth control or condoms would be cheaper. Taking it also makes you damn sick if you aren't already taking birth control. It might even be MORE embarrassing to buy emergency contraception over the counter, because not only would you have to buy it in front of large quantities of people, but everyone would know that you're irresponsible. Although it would make it easier in case of things like rape, where hours do count. There are all sorts of extenuating circumstances, and the fact is that sometimes you can't get to your doctor or clinic fast enough- they usually require appointments. And if you have to wait a day to get the contraception, your risk of pregnancy increases exponentially. So, bottom line, the people who would misuse it, who would probably be teenage girls, wouldn't have the money or guts to buy it OTC anyway.
ok, well i have this unique hairstyle(its not super wierd like a punk or goths, just different) and my parents hate it. they wont accept me for who i am and its gotten tot he point were i cant ignore it because there starting to crack jokes about me and insult me all the time. i dont want to change because i like myself and i have alot of friends who like me but my parents dont accept my personality. how should i deal with this problem
Parents are old (and old-fashioned). They probably don't remember getting teased by their parents about their weird haircuts or fashion sense. Remember, they lived in the 70's and 80's. ;) You could talk to them about it and make it clear to them that this is how you express your individuality. I'm sure they'd prefer a unique kid to one that's cookie-cutter and boring. You could also bring up the fact they were prone to rebel against fashion standards, too, when they were your age. I think they should feel lucky that the only crazy thing about you is your hair. I mean, there are far worse things you could have chosen to rebel with. The most logical thing to do, though, and the one that'll probably work the best, is wearing some sort of hat or bandanna or whatever around the house. Every time I go to my mom's, I have to do that. It's a small sacrifice for the lack of bitching. hope this helps.
how can i get my eyes to look like this: http://static.flickr.com/29/40095827_1e4d6f8f06.jpg AND LIKE THIS http://i.timeinc.net/instyle/read/bestbeautybuys/2004/images/bb_hs_02_260304.jpg (NOT the mascara -- the eyeliner) also, anytips?
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It's actually not very healthy for your eyes to line them inside the lashes, like in the first picture. Lining outside the lashes on the bottom will make your eyes look bigger, whereas lining the part touching the actual eye instead of the eyelashes usually is itchy and makes your eyes look smaller.
p.s. try to get a soft but sharp eyeliner pencil. The hard ones will scratch your eyelid and liquid eyeliner takes a crap-ton of practice to get right.