Devon Frye

Social media often spreads contraceptive misinformation, causing fear and shaping young women’s expectations. The "nocebo effect" can lead women to experience side effects based on negative beliefs about birth control. Misinformation and anxiety drive some women to stop contraception or switch to less reliable methods. Most sexually active women in the U.S. use contraception to prevent pregnancy. Following the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling, which overturned Roe vs.

As a youth football coach, I have watched players develop in real time through both success and setbacks. Yet one season stands out. During that season, a talented group faced no real repercussions for missed practices, sloppy effort, or excuses. Attendance dropped and performance plateaued, though it still seemed that the team expected wins without work. When the season ended with early losses, the players expressed shock and blame. They had never learned that actions carry outcomes.

Perfectionism can both stimulate and suppress creative thinking. Perfectionists often exhibit one of two types of perfectionism. Perfectionists can enhance their creativity with a deeper emphasis on flexibility. Source: digihanger/Pixabay The dictionary defines “perfectionism” as “a disposition to regard anything short of perfection as unacceptable.” In other words, perfectionists are individuals who feel a strong need for flawless or extremely high-quality work.