Archives for October 2020

We live in a digital age, says Marla Ahlgrimm. Because of this, many activities we used to do in person now take place online. Dating is one of these. Unfortunately, online dating isn’t always safe for women. Here are some tips to keep yourself safe.

Check them out before you meet them.

According to Marla Ahlgrimm, everyone these days has a digital presence. Whether it’s a social media site or a newspaper call out, there’s a good chance you can find out more information about your future date by simply Googling their name and city and state. If you do find them on social media, look to see that they are tagged back and forth with other people and that they are not doing any illegal activities that might make you feel uncomfortable.

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Sex is an integral part of adulthood, says Marla Ahlgrimm. But, despite its biological function of producing offspring, having babies is not always the desired outcome of a pleasurable experience. Here are a few non-hormonal birth control methods to consider when you want to avoid pregnancy.

The Condom

Marla Ahlgrimm points out that the condom is the most iconic form of birth control out there. These balloon-like implements are rolled over an erect penis and can prevent pregnancy up to 85% of the time. Fortunately, condoms are also effective at reducing a person’s risk of contracting an STD.

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