Lively Women

July 11th, 2007

Should 14-Year-Olds Be Allowed to Have Sex Legally?

According to a recent Fox News report, a new law in Indiana makes it legal for teenagers to have sex so long as they’re no more than 4 years apart in age.

Public Law 216 creates a legal defense, nicknamed the “Romeo and Juliet defense,” against charges of sexual misconduct with a minor. The law […]

By Kristen King -- 66 comments

May 2nd, 2007

May 2 Is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Day

The month of May is overflowing with national health observances, and here at Lively Women, we’re going to talk about them!  After all, how can you be lively if you’re not healthy?
Despite educational efforts in schools and communities around the country, teen pregnancy is still a major health problem in the United States, and it […]

By Kristen King -- 3 comments