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Facts

majority Did you know that the vast majority of young people learn about sexual matters and HIV through their friends? Source: UNICEF
25% of Ugandan girls between the ages of 15 and 19 had already given birth or were pregnant Teenage pregnancy rates in Uganda remain high. According to the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey 2016, 25% of Ugandan girls between the ages of 15 and 19 had already given birth or were pregnant. This indicates a need for continued efforts to address teenage pregnancy and provide comprehensive SRHR education and services. Source: Uganda Demographic and Health Survey 2016

Senga

"Is love the same as lust?"

"No. Lust is having very strong sexual feelings for someone while Love is a variety of different feelings, states, and attitudes that ranges from interpersonal affection to pleasure. It can refer to an emotion of a strong attraction and personal attachment. Lust is solely based on physical attraction and fantasy although being in love doesn’t exclude lust, infact lust can lead to love. When you’re falling in love, it’s often tough to tell the difference between the two, especially if it’s the first time you’ve experienced such intense emotions. Here are some of the signs of love and lust to…"

"Am I addicted to Porn?"

"In our young lives, we tend to adventure and it is likely that you we stumble upon porn at a stage where we get visually excited and stimulated. Porn over the time has built a reputation for being very addictive, and the key to breaking any addiction is to get your mind off it. Try to spend most of your time with people as this will reduce on times you are alone and feel like watching porn. When the urge is too strong, the internet has many hilarious videos that you can watch to take your mind off porn. You…"

"What are the signs of the first period?"

"Different women have different signs that can include; severe headache, joint pain, back and abdominal cramping, fatigue, nausea, acne, mood swings, loss or gain of appetite. However, the most telling sign is the actual period. The blood flow. It is important but that young girls understand that it is a complete cycle that for most women happens for a period that can fall averagely between 27 - 35 days depending on different reasons. The 1st day of one’s cycle is the day they see ‘first blood’ ? (as if vampire lol). From that day to the next time they get…"

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