"High Tech Flirting?"

Sexting has blown up all over the news in recent years, but is it really that new of a thing? I really don’t think. Sexting is defined as the act of sending sexually explicity messages or photos electronically, typically between mobile phones. Teens are getting cell phones at a younger and younger age these days. Do you think this could have something to do with sexting becoming a public issue? That they are sending these photos and not understanding what the consequences of it might be, maybe? Or could it be that because of sexting there is no hiding that teens are sexual individuals? There was one article I read that stated, “and while this may raise a few eyebrows when done by adults it raises a lot more concern when the ones doing the sexting are kids”. As many as one in five teens are involved in this activity. Many states have established laws to try and diminish the amount of sexting going on among our teens.

Ruling on sexting 

Teen Sexting

Did this happen in your high school? I know many people who sent messages to their significant other and nobody thought it was a big deal. However, there was a girl who sent a video to a boy and he decided to send it around. I didn’t go to a small school, but still everyone knew.

In your opinion, why is sexting such a big deal?  Do you feel punishments for this activity are too harsh? Too lenient? Who do you think is pushing law makers to step and “fix” this issue?

Lauren

Placenta Ingestion

 A new trend that is making its way to pregnant couples is placenta ingestion. This is common in many other cultures but the American people are just now catching on. It starts out with a pregnant women requesting that her placenta be saved after the birth of the baby, and be allowed take it home to do what they want with it. The placenta is a temporary organ joining the mother and baby. The placenta transfers oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the baby and permits the release of carbon dioxide and waste products. When the women get their placenta's home they have many options on what to do with it. The options include the making of a placenta print, encapsulation to prevent post-partum depression, or even eat it. Some simply just plant it in their backyard by a tree. Though you can find many recipes or even find people who will come to your house and cook it for you.

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1908194,00.html

video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuxeAbeDcU0

How do you feel about about eating a placenta?

Do you believe it really can prevent post-partum depression?

Do you think is helps with milk production?

Amanda