| Thursday, February 19, 2009 | ||
| 14 Kids and in Need of a Good …. | ||
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The recent publication of a website of Nadya Suleman to fund raise for her octuplets and 6 other progeny, got me thinking about whether this tireless news had any place on these pages. Childbirth, after all, normally has some long-forgotten relationship to sex, but in her case, it is a virgin birth. Well, she may not be classically virginal, but after an octuplet pregnancy, while raising a 7-year old, a 6-year old, a 5-year old, a 3 year-old and twin 2-year olds, this is clearly a woman who ain't been having much fun between the sheets in quite some time. And maybe this is the answer to all the confusion about why she dun it? How about we encourage her to reconnect with society in a healthier way than trying to one-wombedly over-populate the earth. She could relearn a few social skills that might come in handy when trying to bring up her personal football squad. Yes, I'm talking about finding some adult romance; something that will bring something into her life that she obviously isn't complete without.  Nadya taking time off from her 2.5 week old babies to get her nails done Since Nadya's website asks for donations of cash or other items, I might suggest condoms, sexy underwear or maybe some quirky sex toys. They might be seemingly ridiculous things to offer a single mom with her hands (and the hands of most of her neighbourhood) full, but clearly this is one woman with extraordinary boundaries. |
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| Friday, February 13, 2009 | ||
| Celebrate Condom Day with Flair | ||
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Condom Day, for those of who who haven't kept up, is what was once commonly celebrated (or suffered) as Valentine's Day. And once we are celebrating, how about doing it in style. This year, however, we have a whole new standard when it comes to the party tricks. Like the designer condoms (yes, that's what I wrote) of New York fashion designer, Alexander Wang. Its not clear what constitutes a “designer condom” but I think it is mostly about the price. Of course, the collection, known as Proper Attire, comes in this seasons colours so you can be sure that when one of these exclusive condoms makes it entrance, you won't have to check if the sell-by date has passed. Wearing last season's colours is just so uncool.  By the way, Proper Attire is neither a joke nor a superficial extravagance. Its actually a great cause, all the profits from sales are being donated to Planned Parenthood. So don't feel like you're betraying the economic reality if you spoil yourself with a few cute prophylactics. You can buy them online. |
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| Sunday, February 08, 2009 | ||
| The Economics of Family Planning | ||
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Here's a bit of news that brings our Obama praising to a hasty stop. In their attempt to dig up funds with which to beef up the economy, and to get the Republicans in-tow, Obama and friends are backing a proposal that removes funding from family planning services. The Republican minority leader in the House, John Boehner, has used some of that famous Republican wisdom, saying that spending money on family planning services would not stimulate the economy and would "fund the abortion industry."  Lessen your Burden. Practice Family Planning. Space your Children! (Pacific Islands) I think that does make economic sense, at least the kind of sense you try to teach a 4-year old when walking past the chocolates in the supermarket: “No honey, there is no money for rubbish”. If we want to talk BIG people's economics, though, then we may need to take the logic up a notch. You see, family planning is, and always has been, one of the great ways of responding to a harsh economy. The people that turn to family planning services, whether it is to terminate a pregnancy or to organize contraception, are generally not the kind of people who can afford to bring unplanned kids into the world. In the long run, the government will be supporting more dependents, which will cost a whole lot more than some sex ed, pills, coils, injections or even termination procedures. |
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| Sunday, February 01, 2009 | ||
| The Not-so-Terrible Teens | ||
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As people grow older, they tend to start obsessing over the bad state of modern youth. As if the past was always kinder, more respectful and better behaved. Well it wasn't, even if such claims make for good day-time TV. According to a recent article in the New York Times, our conventional wisdom authorities (Oprah, Tyra and so on) seem to be declaring sex crises that back up the belief of parents everywhere that teenagers have simply gotten out of control with their rampant sexuality and promiscuity. Enough to make the most calm parent want to sign them up for the choir.  But before they start fitting them with cloaks and chastity belts, let's take a closer look a the studies. What seems to have parents and educators in a state are the statistics that show that teenage pregnancy rates in the US are up. But various different reports have found that fewer teens are having sex and that they are starting to have sex later. In all, teens are acting more conservatively than previous generations. So what is happening is that fewer kids are sexually active, but those who are, are using less contraception. Hmm. Sounds like Abstinence-only sex education has failed yet again. Health researchers tell us that adults have a hard time being convinced that most teens have good attitudes towards sex. This means the younger generation really deserves credit because they are figuring it all out, despite the conservative morality of their parents and teachers, who, for a change, just don't seem to get them. More on teenage sexuality. |
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