Category: DIY Insemination

At home insemination Pregnancy brings its own set of challenges and surprises. While indulging in the idea of eating for two can be appealing, the reality is that many aspects of pregnancy are less glamorous than expected. Here are eight misconceptions I had about pregnancy that were completely turned on their head once I began…

At home insemination Growing up, I recall a time when bike helmets, seat belts, and sunscreen were rarely used. Children often rode in the front seat of cars without a second thought. Fast forward to today, and such practices seem utterly reckless, especially with our understanding of the risks of concussions and the long-term damage…

At home insemination At 33, an unanticipated pregnancy led my partner and I to confront some significant questions about our relationship. Though we hadn’t planned for this, we recognized our love and commitment to each other, so we decided to embrace the situation. Unfortunately, that journey included a miscarriage. A few months later, I found…

At home insemination There are days when I feel as if my weight defines me. Today is one of those days. The relentless cycle of negative thoughts wraps around me like a heavy blanket. I can feel the weight pressing down, almost suffocating. Each step I take reminds me of the uncomfortable friction between my…

At home insemination The suggestion to practice smiling came from a friend who specializes in media training. As a marketing consultant who frequently engages in public speaking, I had largely overcome my initial anxiety. However, recent events had started to shake my confidence again. When I sought my friend’s guidance, she concluded our first session…

At home insemination I sensed something was off when I found myself tearful during a scene in a movie—definitely not typical behavior for me, especially while working out. Sure, it was a heartfelt story, but tears? Really? In the days that followed, fatigue set in deeply. I felt as though weights were attached to my…

At home insemination In yet another incident of censorship, Facebook has removed a birth photograph, citing violations of its nudity policies. This latest action has left photographer Sarah Thomas exasperated, and rightly so. Birth is a natural, non-sexual event, and those who follow a birth photography page are likely looking for exactly these kinds of…

At home insemination Have you ever paused to think about why children aren’t mandated to wear seat belts while riding on school buses? Despite the lack of a federal requirement, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently advocated for the inclusion of seat belts on all school buses, potentially ushering in significant changes…

At home insemination In a case that has garnered significant attention, a couple from France has been sentenced to a suspended jail term for opting not to vaccinate their young children against serious diseases. Jean and Claire Dupont, who have a three-year-old and a 15-month-old, found themselves in legal trouble when they couldn’t provide vaccination…

At home insemination Imagine being in your late 40s, dealing with missed periods, hot flashes, weight gain, night sweats, and irritability—symptoms that might lead you to believe menopause has arrived. This was the reality for a Massachusetts resident named Lisa Carter, who, like many women her age, assumed her body was simply transitioning into a…