Malcolm Misir

Popular culture, television, and movies often focus on the culturally “taboo” topics, such as sex. For example, in the movie Mean Girls, Coach Carr teaches sex education, stating, “Don't have sex, because you will get pregnant and die!” While most adults understand that this is a funny line about abstinence, some viewers may believe this as true or misunderstand the joke. Similar instances may result in some wildly incorrect theories that many people believe or take at face value. You may...

Globally, around 44% of pregnancies are unintended. Of these, about two-thirds were due to not using contraception, or using unreliable methods ( pull-out , etc.). This tends to place women at risk for harmful procedures that may have otherwise been avoided. The issue lies with the burden of prevention primarily being placed on women, usually in the form of hormonal birth control options that may not be the best for every woman. Currently, the only accepted forms of male birth control...

The SMSNA periodically receives and publishes ‘guest editorials.’ The current article was submitted by Mia Barnes, a freelance writer and researcher who specializes in women's health, wellness, and healthy living. She is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Body+Mind Magazine Sexual health is a crucial part of overall wellness, yet genetics are often an overlooked factor. Today, advances in genetic testing allow you to gain insight into potential risks long before symptoms appear. Understanding...