It’s the last post, and I just wanted to thank everyone who actually read my blog posts. I hope that everyone learned something from it, and that learning from different experiences will help you with your own decisions.
Good luck to everyone, I hope you have a great semester.
Valen
Monday, January 12, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Research
Hey everyone
After doing the glides reflection activity and getting to research some of the GLIDES presentations, I thought i should share them with you and everyone should learn something from them.
The one's related to my blog subject are listed below.
http://glidessex.wikispaces.com/
http://sexappeal.wikispaces.com/
After doing the glides reflection activity and getting to research some of the GLIDES presentations, I thought i should share them with you and everyone should learn something from them.
The one's related to my blog subject are listed below.
http://glidessex.wikispaces.com/
http://sexappeal.wikispaces.com/
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Dear Alice.
Here's another story to learn from:
Alice,
I am 18 years old and have been dating my boyfriend for two and a half years. I love him very much! Well we started sleeping together when I was 16! I love him very much! I even recently got put on birth control! My family is very religious, but I want to tell my mother about us and don't know how. Can you help??
thanks,scared
Dear scared,
Alice wonders what exactly you want to tell your mother: that you care about someone; that you are seeing someone and want him to be part of your family; that you've been having sex for two years? How will you benefit from telling your mom? What are your expectations? Perhaps you are tired of "sneaking around" behind her back, or maybe you think she'll take your relationship and/or you more seriously?
After answering some if these questions, think about how things will change between you and the other "players" involved -- your mother, father, boyfriend, and other family members -- after you have this talk. Be realistic. Have you ever talked with them about sex at all? Based on anything they may have said, how do you really think they will react to your announcement? Might your parents try to stop you from seeing your boyfriend? Is there any chance they'll kick you out of the house?
If your family is religious, they may not take this news too well. Alice understands that you might want to "clear the air" and let your parents in on your "other life." Sometimes, though, it's better to keep certain things to yourself. It sounds as though you and your parents might not share the same views on some issues, such as pre-marital sex and birth control.
Usually an advocate of openness and honesty, Alice might sound a little hypocritical right now. Withholding information, however, is different from dishonesty. You can tell your mother about your relationship little by little, having her meet your friend and inviting him over for dinner. Let your mom get to know your boyfriend; and, let her get to know the two of you as a couple. Or, if you want to get it over with, are there siblings and other relatives who can help you predict mom's response? It sounds like you have a healthy relationship and that you're being safe. You don't have to drop the entire kit and caboodle all at once, risking a major upheaval at home.
Of course, only you can judge how you think this news will be received. And, if you'll really feel better telling them everything at once, then do what you have to do. Alice's main advice is to think things through before you open a possible can of worms so far that you can't get it closed.
Alice
Alice,
I am 18 years old and have been dating my boyfriend for two and a half years. I love him very much! Well we started sleeping together when I was 16! I love him very much! I even recently got put on birth control! My family is very religious, but I want to tell my mother about us and don't know how. Can you help??
thanks,scared
Dear scared,
Alice wonders what exactly you want to tell your mother: that you care about someone; that you are seeing someone and want him to be part of your family; that you've been having sex for two years? How will you benefit from telling your mom? What are your expectations? Perhaps you are tired of "sneaking around" behind her back, or maybe you think she'll take your relationship and/or you more seriously?
After answering some if these questions, think about how things will change between you and the other "players" involved -- your mother, father, boyfriend, and other family members -- after you have this talk. Be realistic. Have you ever talked with them about sex at all? Based on anything they may have said, how do you really think they will react to your announcement? Might your parents try to stop you from seeing your boyfriend? Is there any chance they'll kick you out of the house?
If your family is religious, they may not take this news too well. Alice understands that you might want to "clear the air" and let your parents in on your "other life." Sometimes, though, it's better to keep certain things to yourself. It sounds as though you and your parents might not share the same views on some issues, such as pre-marital sex and birth control.
Usually an advocate of openness and honesty, Alice might sound a little hypocritical right now. Withholding information, however, is different from dishonesty. You can tell your mother about your relationship little by little, having her meet your friend and inviting him over for dinner. Let your mom get to know your boyfriend; and, let her get to know the two of you as a couple. Or, if you want to get it over with, are there siblings and other relatives who can help you predict mom's response? It sounds like you have a healthy relationship and that you're being safe. You don't have to drop the entire kit and caboodle all at once, risking a major upheaval at home.
Of course, only you can judge how you think this news will be received. And, if you'll really feel better telling them everything at once, then do what you have to do. Alice's main advice is to think things through before you open a possible can of worms so far that you can't get it closed.
Alice
Friday, December 19, 2008
News
Internet Favored Over Sex
Techtree News Staff, Dec 17, 2008 1629 hrs IST
A Harris study found that 46% of women and 30% of men would give up sex instead of Internet access for two weeks if forced to choose between them.
I know we all worship Internet and rush to it for almost everything, but choosing net surfing over sex is a bit too startling. Yes, you read it right! A Harris study found that 65% of US adults feel they cannot live without Internet access, and 46% of women and 30% of men would give up sex instead of Internet access for two weeks if forced to choose between them.
The study which is study is sponsored by chip maker Intel states that 71% consider it important or very important to have Internet-enabled devices such as laptops and mobile communications, on hand almost constantly. The survey was conducted online by Harris Interactive among 2,119 adults ages 18 and older.
http://www.techtree.com/India/News/Internet_Favoured_Over_Sex/551-96679-643.html
Techtree News Staff, Dec 17, 2008 1629 hrs IST
A Harris study found that 46% of women and 30% of men would give up sex instead of Internet access for two weeks if forced to choose between them.
I know we all worship Internet and rush to it for almost everything, but choosing net surfing over sex is a bit too startling. Yes, you read it right! A Harris study found that 65% of US adults feel they cannot live without Internet access, and 46% of women and 30% of men would give up sex instead of Internet access for two weeks if forced to choose between them.
The study which is study is sponsored by chip maker Intel states that 71% consider it important or very important to have Internet-enabled devices such as laptops and mobile communications, on hand almost constantly. The survey was conducted online by Harris Interactive among 2,119 adults ages 18 and older.
http://www.techtree.com/India/News/Internet_Favoured_Over_Sex/551-96679-643.html
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Go ask someone else, why don't Go Ask Alice?
The theme of the week on the famous advice webpage, Go Ask Alice, is "Pregnancy ponderings". Personally, I believe it is one of the most important subjects and themes not of the week, but about life. If you visit the page, you will find questions posted by people who are really interested in learning about the subject, and who are currently going through serious problems about pregnancy.
The first post on the webpage is "I'm afraid to tell my mom, 'I'm pregnant' ", posted by a 21 years-old college student. She is asking advice on how she should tell her mom she is in this situation, and thinks it is harder because of her strict ways.
I believe it is extremely important to inform your parents about this. However, I've never been in this situation, and I hope I'll never be in one similar to this one, but I think that telling the person that knows you the most is the right choice.
Of course, it’s not easy, it will never be, and you cannot expect a good response from the person that is expecting the best behavior from you. However, I guarantee that everything will come out for the best!
Good luck to anyone who is going through this, and hopefully is not anyone of you!
If you want to read the whole question and response, visit this page.
The first post on the webpage is "I'm afraid to tell my mom, 'I'm pregnant' ", posted by a 21 years-old college student. She is asking advice on how she should tell her mom she is in this situation, and thinks it is harder because of her strict ways.
I believe it is extremely important to inform your parents about this. However, I've never been in this situation, and I hope I'll never be in one similar to this one, but I think that telling the person that knows you the most is the right choice.
Of course, it’s not easy, it will never be, and you cannot expect a good response from the person that is expecting the best behavior from you. However, I guarantee that everything will come out for the best!
Good luck to anyone who is going through this, and hopefully is not anyone of you!
If you want to read the whole question and response, visit this page.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Live Unbuttoned
Take a second to watch this video. Personally, I love it, but others may think that the commercial has two meanings. What is your opinion on the "messeges" of the video? Do you think that sex is present anywhere during the commercial?
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