Features by Makeda T.
March 30th, 2012 | Stay Out Loud
With the return of 16 and Pregnant, I started thinking about sex and consequences. TV shows like 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom emphasize the concept that having sex as a teen has consequences. These shows provide a pretty good example of the changes that will occur in your life during a pregnancy, the difficulty of giving birth and the challenges of starting of a new life afterwards.
In each episode of 16 and Pregnant, we follow one teen girl throughout her pregnancy,...
October 19th, 2011 | Stay Out Loud
A recentsurvey conducted by ESSENCE Magazine in partnership with The National Campaign revealed that black youth say they feel a lot of pressure to have sex, that the pressure comes from many sources, and that giving in to this pressure often leads to both risk and regret. What was also surprising in the poll is that nearly half (48%) of the respondents say they have lied to get out of a sexual situation. Why does someone feel the need to lie to avoid a sexual situation?
Well, let...
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On last night's 16 & Pregnant, Sabrina's BF ends up missing their baby's birth. Was he wrong to not be there for them? t.co/clkaoKKU
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On last night's 16 and Pregnant Sarah's boyfriend left her & their baby to get a job; did he make the right choice? t.co/402XMkTT
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It's Mother's Day! Tell mom U love her then go take the National Day quiz...better yet, have her take it too! t.co/ywfyXesl #ND12
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Calling all Alabama teens--check out this great new resource! RT @thinkteenmc: Check out the new t.co/cn2zlBup
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Prom is right around the corner so grab your corsage & check out Colin's advice about prom from a guy's point of view: t.co/rZABudeC