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I consistently hear the women around me faulting themselves for the way a certain part of their body looks or that they’d like to be thinner or stronger in some possible way and I find myself giving them the positive reinforcement they desire about their bodies and how truly beautiful I see them while I sit considering all the things I wish I could instantly change about my body. I categorize my body into the parts I don’t mind and the parts I don’t like, without even considering I just scolded someone for doing the same thing. I’ve struggled with my body image since the 3rd grade when i started to gain some weight due to stress and although I’ve had times where I work really hard to achieve that flat stomach and killer thighs, I still find myself thinking I could be thinner, stronger, more toned, more beautiful without seeing all the progress I’ve made because what I see are all the times I’ve struggled with my body. In the last year I’ve come to understand what my body needs and what I need to be happy. Slowly but surely I’m beginning to love my body for what it is at this moment and although I still find myself focussing on the parts I want to change, I now also find myself seeing the parts I love and that I’m proud to be gifted with. I will never be a model on a Victoria’s Secret runway or someone who’s body confidence never fails them, but I am and will be someone who is proud of my strength, never embarrassed of her stretch marks, and who can walk into a room and command its attention through my kindness. I will not be bothered with someone who sees me as anything less than beautiful and I will not stand for people to put others down because of the way they look. We live in a difficult world but supporting each other’s bodies and emotions should be a top priority. I see a lot of posts like this focussing on the way women need to stand up for each other but this isn’t a man vs woman world; we need to stand together and body image is something we have all struggled with and can relate to. Gaining a greater level of acceptance and self-love helps everyone. If you want to rock that heavy contour, bitch go for it! If you like wearing crop tops even though you have a tummy, I support you. If you want to shave your head, I commend your bravery. Let's accept ourselves and each other as we are.

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Pro's and con's of IUDs.

Thinking of getting an IUD? Here are some short upsides and downsides

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The number of U.S. women opting for long-term reversible methods of birth control — a category of highly effective contraceptives that includes intrauterine devices (IUDs) and hormonal implants — is steadily rising, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These methods are gaining ground among Americans despite political controversy stoked by religious conservatives, who assert they’re comparable to abortion.

For decades, the most common contraception method has been the birth control pill. About 16 percent of sexually active women opted for the pill between 2011 and 2013 , according to the CDC’s latest report. Long-acting birth control, meanwhile, has historically been one of the least popular methods even though it’s actually the most effective reversible option.

But the CDC report suggests that may be slowly changing. When comparing the data from 2006-10 to the new numbers from 2011-13, the rate of women choosing IUDs and implants nearly doubled — jumping from 3.8 percent to 7.2 percent.

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