Am I Ready to Have Sex?

“My boyfriend wants to have sex, but I’m not sure if I am ready. We’ve been dating a long time. He says that he loves me, but…” Do these words sound familiar? In most dating relationships the question arises. Am … Continued

Grief After Loss

Everyone experiences it at some point in life. It does not seem a friend but a roaring enemy. It stabs; it stings. Grief, emotional suffering. Grief is a natural response to loss yet nothing about it “feels natural.” Any loss … Continued

Miscarriage Q&A

Did you know that many as 50% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage — most often before a woman misses a menstrual period or even knows she is pregnant? In fact, about 15% of recognized pregnancies will end in a … Continued

After an Abortion

After an Abortion… If you have had an abortion or are considering one you may want to know what to expect after the procedure. Every woman’s body is unique and reacts in different ways but here is a general idea … Continued

RU-486

Looking down at that little + sign and facing an unplanned pregnancy is frightening. Every thought races through your mind…What am I going to do? This will ruin everything! I don’t even know if he loves me! I have no … Continued

The Morning-After Pill

You wake up the next morning, and realize what has happened… You are scared, shocked, and unsure of what to do next. You remember your friend talking about some kind of pill. What was it? Will it protect me? Will … Continued

Pregnancy Symptoms

Your period is late. You can’t help but wonder: Could I be pregnant? Common signs and symptoms that accompany pregnancy may help you determine if you are. 1.       A missed period. This is the most common indicator to women but … Continued

Male Mentor

When we want to get good at something what do we do? Who do we watch? Someone who wants to be a fantastic hockey player is not necessarily planning to watch his junior high brother play basketball. The brother may … Continued

Mean Girls

Mean girls. You’ve seen them. You know them. Have you ever thought, ever wondered, why are mean girls mean? One mom described this to her daughter: Some girls are mean because they don’t feel good about themselves and hurting another … Continued