please read my rough draft….?

its an argumentative paper..its mainly alot of statistics and me bitching. i know it sucks so you dont have to tell me i just need a final copy turned in tuesday, help me improve it somehow please. be honest and if theres anything i can add to it to make it longer let me know. thank you!

Giving Free Contraceptives to Teens: Harmful or Helpful?

Teenagers having free access to contraceptives has been a swaying issue for those who believe that contraceptives are harmful or helpful. In this day and age teens are having sex at a younger and younger age. When the issue of giving free contraceptives to teenagers comes up there is the group that cringes into a ball and the other that gives a sigh of relief. The issues that are normally argued are that teenagers are not old or wise enough to make big decisions such as having sex, which contraceptive to use, or how to avoid the risk of getting an STD, HIV, or HPV. There are health advantages and concerns that arise with certain types of birth control including the prevention of STDs and AIDS. Or since teenagers go through puberty and are going to experiment anyways shouldn’t they have safe sex and be provided for? Do parents have to be notified if their teen is asking for contraceptives? Who would be paying for these “free” contraceptives? Also religious views and moral beliefs of the people decide how they react to the issue itself.
There are at least five main ways to prevent pregnancy. The first is abstinence, which is voluntarily refraining from any sexual activity. This form of contraceptive is the only contraceptive proven to be 100% effective. The second would be a fertility awareness method, Natural Family Planning (NFP) this form of birth control does not rely on any devices or medications to prevent pregnancy. Natural Family Planning is a contraceptive method that uses the natural functions of your body and your menstrual cycle to calculate ovulation. The most common features of NFP involve recording of your body temperature and changes in your cervical mucus each day. This method requires abstinence 7 to 10 days during the ovulation period. Some women choose to use a barrier method or withdrawal during this time frame. Barrier methods are a third choice, they are made to stop sperm from entering a woman’s uterus. The first form of barrier method is the male condom is a tube of thin material (latex rubber) that is rolled over the erect penis prior to contact with the vagina. A condom is a most common barrier method. The female condom is a seven-inch long pouch of polyurethane with two flexible rings and is inserted into the vagina prior to intercourse. The female condom covers the cervix, vaginal canal, and the immediate area around the vagina. The third barrier method is are chemicals that are designed to kill sperm. Spermicidal chemicals are available as foam, jelly, foaming tablets and vaginal suppositories. Diaphram is a soft rubber dome stretched over a flexible ring; the dome is filled with a spermicidal cream or jelly. The diaphragm is inserted into the vagina and placed over the cervix no more than 3 hours prior to intercourse. Cervical cap is a small cup made of latex rubber or plastic. The cervical cap is filled with a spermicidal cream or jelly and inserted into the vagina and placed over the cervix. Contraceptive sponge is a soft saucer-shaped device made from polyurethane foam. The fourth method, Hormonal methods contain manufactured forms of the hormones estrogen and/or progesterone. Hormonal methods work in one of three ways: 1) preventing a woman’s ovaries from releasing an egg each month; 2) causing the cervical mucus to thicken making it harder for sperm to reach and penetrate the egg; 3) thinning the lining of the uterus which reduces the likelihood that a fertilized egg will implant in the uterus wall. Hormonal contraceptives do not protect against the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. The first form is the birth-control pill (“the pill“) are taken daily as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Depo-Provera is an injection given by your health care provider that prevents pregnancy for three months. Lunelle is an injection given by your health care provider that prevents pregnancy for one month. NuvaRing or vaginal ring is a flexible ring that is inserted into the vagina for three weeks, removed for one week, and then replaced with a new ring. Ortho Evra Patch/ Birth Control Patch is placed directly on the skin with the hormones built into the sticky side of the patch. Each week for the first three weeks a patch is placed on the hip, buttocks or upper arm. The fourth week you are free from the patch allowing for a menstrual period. Intrauterine Device (IUD) is placed directly on the skin with the hormones built into the sticky side of the patch. Each week for the first three weeks a patch is placed on the hip, buttocks or upper arm. The fourth week you are free from the patch allowing for a menstrual period. The n

Parents or not: Have you or would you educate your children about s*x?

I mean actually discussing how children are made and the importance of safe sex, etc.

Do you think that parents NOT discussing these matters with their children has contributed to the growing number of teens and young adults with STDs and unintended pregnancies?
Specifically in US and Britain, since you have more resources for prevention than many other countries do.

One last question… why are many parents unwilling to discuss something as natural as sex with their own children? In this day and age.

Will coconut oil cure my dogs yeast infection along with diet change?

Shes a 2 yr old mix and this is her third yeast infection!! She also seems to have a pseudo pregnancy each time,could they be related? Ive spent thousands of dollars and changed vets with no answers still. Her last one was about 21/2 months ago,went to a new vet,was impressed with him off the bat as he actually took blood and skin scrapings(her original vet put me thru months and $ with guesses!) The new one came back with the results and said she had a yeast and a ear infection.Gave her a shot and two prescriptions one of which was a 42 count 500 mg antibiotic that she took for 21 days!!! I have recently just took a crash course on canine yeast infections and everything Ive read says that antibiotics are a leading cause of reoccuring yeast!!!! Someone please help,am thinking about trying the natural cure and prevention which starts with diet change and coconut oil!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELP!!!!

In yesterday’s election, what Propositions do Liberals/Conservatives generally support?

1A. Transportation Funding Protection. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.
1B. Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality
1C. Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act
1D. Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act
1E. Disaster Preparedness and Flood Prevention Bond Act
83. Sex Offenders. Sexually Violent Predators. Punishment.
84. Water Quality, Safety and Supply. Flood Control. Natural Resources Protection. Park Improvements.
85. Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor’s Pregnancy.
86. Tax on Cigarettes.
87. Alternative Energy. Research, Production, Incentives. Tax on California Oil Producers.
88. Education Funding, Real Property Parcel Tax. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
89. Political Campaigns. Public Financing. Corporate Tax Increase. Campaign Contributions and Expenditure Limits. Initiative Statute.
90. Government Acquisition, Regulation of Private Property.