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Valentine’s Day: A Time For Stress For Parents Of Teens And Young Adults?

Written By: Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin
February 14, 2022

Highlights

  • The Modern Teenager and their feelings
  • What does It mean for them to Be Single on Valentine’s Day?
  • How to help them Deal with the Stress and Pressure on Valentine’s Day?
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Valentine’s Day is probably the one day of the year that most people want to enjoy. However, it can also be stressful for some people, including teens and young adults who are trying to figure out how they feel about their crush, and parents who might worry about their child’s emotions. Find out in this article by Infano, what you can do to make Valentine’s Day less stressful if you are the parent of a young adult.

It’s a time for love and romance, but Valentine’s Day can also be a time for stress and anxiety.  In modern times, it seems like teens may be stressed out by the day more than anyone else. Parents may also feel anxious and worry about how to handle their kids’ emotions at this time of year.

A new study out of the University of Toronto has found that teen anxiety levels on Valentine’s Day spike higher than usual. The research, conducted by a team of psychologists and led by PhD candidate Anna Remenick, surveyed a group of around 228 high school students, asking them how they felt about the holiday.

The Origin of Valentine’s Day

You may know that Valentine’s Day is a holiday to celebrate love, but do you know the original story behind it? The idea of Saint Valentine was created in association with a priest who was imprisoned for marrying Christians to each other. In the legend, he sent a note signed “Your Valentine” to a girl he knew before his execution. Read More…

The Modern Teenager and their feelings

Love is a tricky emotion for teenagers. It’s a time of stress and pressure. Teenagers deal with the uncertainty of how their love will be reciprocated or if they’ll experience a broken heart. The more pressure, the less likely it is that a teenager will play the dating game. It’s estimated that only 20% of children have been on a date by age 18. This age is mixed with a surge in hormones and uncertainty and the thrill of pursuing romantic relationships.

The teenagers’ feelings about Valentine’s Day are dramatic. On one hand, they want to be loved so much that they enjoy the feeling of receiving gifts and flowers. On the other hand, they are aware of the expectations that come with this holiday. They know how their friends will evaluate their performance on this day. That is why they feel stressed out because they try hard to please everyone at once.

Why Young Adults Feel Pressured

It has been found that Valentine’s Day is a very stressful day for many young adults. Some of the common worries are related to peers or romantic relationships. This is a reflection of a shift in society, whereby we have become more concerned with our own personal happiness and what others think of us. Many young adults also feel that the day is overrated and don’t feel the need to participate.

 There are many ways in which social pressure creates anxiety in young adults. For example, when one person in a social group is not interested in Valentine’s Day, it can create tension within the group. It’s also difficult for some people because Valentine’s Day may remind them of past relationships. But for others, Valentine’s Day can be an enjoyable experience filled with romance and excitement. However, for someone with no significant other, it may create a Fear of missing out or a feeling of isolation if the rest of the friends are dating or in romantic relationships.

Parents and their Teens

Valentine’s Day is a day for love, a time to celebrate the bond between couples. However, it can also be a stressful time for parents and their teens. Teens may feel pressured by peers to have a date and take them out. Many people feel pressure to express their love in the form of expensive gifts. There are ads on TV, commercials on social media, and messages from friends telling you to go shopping for your significant other. It can be exciting for some people, but it’s also scary because the pressure to find someone is on.

How to Help Kids Deal with the Stress and Pressure on Valentine’s Day?

This year Valentine’s Day falls on a Monday, which means that it will be the first day back to work or school after the holiday weekend. The pressure to find that perfect gift or spend time together can easily cause stress and overwhelm many couples.

To keep the stress level down, try keeping things simple. Don’t let them feel obligated to spend a lot of money on dinner or other activities. Instead, tell them to focus on quality time together and putting thought into something special to give your loved one.

Keep your child comfortable with the pressure of Valentine’s Day by encouraging them to be themselves and have fun.

If your child is experiencing signs of depression, it may indicate a bigger problem. Encourage them to talk to a trusted adult or friend about their feelings.

You may also want to speak with a counselor or psychologist about your child’s behavior and feelings. Your therapist may be able to create a coping strategy so your child is able to have fun instead of sinking into depression.

Another way for your child to feel better about themselves is to do something for someone else. Set up a meal schedule with friends or family, and encourage your child to cook for others or help others. Even if it’s just helping clean the house, your child will feel like they are contributing to their world.

Create a plan with your child to get through the day. Make it fun and avoid any conflicts as much as possible.

If your teenager is already in the dating scene make sure you are up to date on their plans and know where they are going and with whom. Always be prepared for the unexpected, and be understanding if your child needs to call home. Encourage them to share their live location for safety.

It is better to be safe than sorry and pays to be informed about your child’s plans and romantic interests.

If you are the parent of a young adult, tell us how you cope with the parenting pressures and what works for you.

Also Read How to help your teenager handle a heartbreak?

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Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin

Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin has done her masters in Journalism & Communication and has worked as a senior journalist, editor and columnist for leading publications like The Logical Indian, Deccan Chronicle, Worldwide Media Corporation, The Bridge and Provoke.
With Infano, she hopes to create more awareness about women’s health issues. Suffering with Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition, she has also been advocating for its awareness through media.

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How To Prevent A Pregnancy: 5 Things You Need to Know About Emergency Contraception Pills

Written By: Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin
November 13, 2021 | 10:00 AM |
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Highlights

  • Emergency Contraception Pills are an effective way to prevent an unwanted pregnancy.
  • When a woman’s regular birth control is not available or when it fails, she has a range of contraceptive options that she can use in a crisis.
  • Here is how and when these pills work and what they might do to your body.
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If you want to know how to prevent pregnancy then it is important that you are aware of the different types of emergency contraceptive pills available for use (hormonal and non-hormonal) in order to avoid unwanted pregnancy find the protection that best suits your needs. An unplanned pregnancy can result in serious consequences to both the mother and her child if the woman is unprepared or not planning for one.

The emergency contraceptive pill has been hailed for its ability to prevent unwanted pregnancy, but it’s important to understand the health risks and side effects associated with this type of birth control before taking it.

What is emergency contraception and how to prevent a pregnancy with it?

Emergency contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy after an unprotected sex act or birth control failure. Emergency contraception can be obtained from many different healthcare providers, including drugstores. Serious side effects are rare but may include vomiting, nausea, dizziness, heavy menstrual flow, or pelvic pain. Follow up with your doctor as soon as possible if you have serious side effects after taking emergency contraception.

Emergency contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy after an unprotected sex act or birth control failure. Many types of birth control, like the pill or an IUD, are 92% to 99.9% effective. Emergency contraception is not as effective as these regular birth control methods. Emergency contraception can be used if you did not use any birth control or your method of birth control failed. An example would be an IUD falling out. Or a tear in the condom. Some methods of emergency contraception work by preventing a woman from ovulating. These include hormonal methods like Levonorgestrel. Other methods work by interfering with implantation of the fertilized ovum.

Levonorgestrel only regimen has been approved by the Drug Controller of India to be used as a “dedicated product” for emergency contraception. The pharmaceutical companies have been given permission to manufacture and market levonorgestrel (LNG) as a specially packaged two-pill pack, each pill containing 0.75 mg levonorgestrel. Currently this is available at a reasonable cost on medical prescription. Government of India has made the EC pill available free of cost throught its network of family welfare clinics.

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When can I take emergency contraception?

Emergency contraception should be used within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. ECPs can’t be used as regular forms of birth control, and they’re not meant to replace the other methods for preventing pregnancy such as condoms and birth control pills.

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Unprotected sexual exposure may occur in the following circumstances necessitating the use of emergency contraception:

When there is a failure to use a contraceptive

  • sexual activity was unplanned and accidental
  • miscalculation of safe period failed coitus interruptus

When there is a contraceptive accident or misuse :

  • condom break, dislodgement or improper withdrawal resulting in semen leakage diaphragm or cervical cap slips out of place
  • contraceptive pills are forgotten on two or more consecutive days or there is delay in starting a pack by more than 2 days
  • intra-uterine device is expelled or misplaced
  • more than 2 weeks late for progestin-only contraceptive injection and more than 3 days late for combined estrogen-progestin injection
  • failure of spermicidal tablet (today) to melt before intercourse

In case of an unprotected exposure

  • sexual assault, rape or sexual coercion.

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How effective is emergency contraception?

Studies have been inconsistent about the effectiveness of emergency contraception. However, it is likely that emergency contraception reduces the risk of pregnancy by 75%. Emergency contraception is not effective if a woman has already ovulated or had unprotected sex. Emergency contraception does not protect against STIs.

How does emergency contraception work?

Emergency contraception works by inhibiting or delaying ovulation, altering the survival mucosa, altering the endometrial leading to impair endometrial receptivity to implantation of fertilizing egg. Alternating the transportation of embryo, sperms & egg. The hormones in the pill delay the release of the egg to be fertilized, which prevents pregnancy. It does not reduce or end a woman’s menstrual flow and is unlikely to affect pregnancy once it has begun. Emergency contraception is less effective the sooner it is taken, so the longer you wait to take it, the more likely it will not work. The sooner you take the pill, the better, but it also depends on when in your cycle you took the pills.

Safety considerations for EC tablets

Emergency contraception pills, or EC pills, are oral pills that can be taken up to five days after unprotected intercourse. They work by preventing ovulation or fertilization of an egg. EC pills are not intended for long-term use. A woman should use a backup contraceptive method after taking EC pills if they are not certain that they will have no more sexual activity in the next week. The effectiveness of EC pills depends on the time of intake. They are most effective when taken within three days of unprotected intercourse.

Available brands of Levonorgestrel in India include i-Pill and Unwanted 72.

Possible side effects to emergency contraceptive pills

Generally, side effects to emergency contraceptive pills are mild and include nausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness. However, it’s important to keep in mind that these side effects can be more severe for some people and include:

  • vomiting blood,
  • severe stomach pain or cramping,
  • dizziness with fainting
  • headache with sensitivity to light and noise ,
  • swelling of the feet or hands,
  • fever,
  • yellowing of the eyes or skin,
  • severe pain in your calves

Though serious side effects are rare it is important to consult a doctor as soon as possible if you have serious side effects after taking emergency contraception.

Also Read All About Contraception: Birth Control Methods You Didn’t Know About

For more on women’s health from Infano and Pregnancy planning tips, click here.

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Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin

Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin has done her masters in Journalism & Communication and has worked as a senior journalist, editor and columnist for leading publications like The Logical Indian, Deccan Chronicle, Worldwide Media Corporation, The Bridge and Provoke.
With Infano, she hopes to create more awareness about women’s health issues. Suffering with Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition, she has also been advocating for its awareness through media.

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