{"id":47463,"date":"2021-12-19T18:58:05","date_gmt":"2021-12-19T18:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/?p=47463"},"modified":"2021-12-20T07:36:43","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T07:36:43","slug":"the-unspoken-truth-about-abortion-your-sex-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/the-unspoken-truth-about-abortion-your-sex-life\/","title":{"rendered":"The unspoken truth about abortion- your sex life and the FDA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>As of the 18th of December the FDA have allowed abortion pills by Mail.<\/strong> <strong>1 in 3 women get abortions. The majority of which are aged 16-29 and to date 28.2 out of 1000 women ages 20- 24 are still having abortions. However, after a quick google on the psychological impact, no answers are found. Only physical impacts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The US have just approved that abortion pill to be mailed to those who order it across the country, as of now, no restrictions are in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This change is now permanent. Meaning women across the country now have access to safe termination. However as the UK and US become increasingly more tolerant towards this taboo subject, the further we detach from the conversation that matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">THE FDA WILL PERMANENTLY ALLOW ABORTION PILLS BY MAIL. THIS IS SO GREAT!!!<\/p>&mdash; THE HOT BABIE HIPPO\u2077 (@melaninbarbie) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/melaninbarbie\/status\/1471623555012038661?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 16, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Abortion is a subject that many individuals in society may be opposed to. However, there is no denying that it is becoming increasingly less taboo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With more women gaining sexual liberation, having the independence to travel and university students living out of their homes, women from 20-24 are in the top percentages to carry out abortions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A young university student who wishes to remain anonymous told her story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI carried out an abortion after accidentally falling pregnant last year, physically I was fine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this young individual soon came to realise the lack of support surrounding this subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA year later and it has become obvious to me and my partner that my sex life isn\u2019t the same, I\u2019m just scared to have sex.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The student attempted to google how an abortion may affect sex life and your psychology but was greeted with nothing but facts on how an abortion may be carried out. \u201cI wanted to know if I was normal but even on YouTube it was just graphs and visuals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;So how can an abortion affect your sex life and you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Women have reported that subconsciously they have become less sexually aroused.<\/li><li>Some notice a fear to initiate sex.<\/li><li>Many feel guilt when thinking about sex.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, not all women experience the same symptoms and many often feel relieved and grateful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you or anyone you know is experiencing anything like this it is important to reach out to someone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking to your partner about the feelings you\u2019re going through is important. If you do not have a partner or friend to speak to, the following associations may help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-19-at-18.54.20-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47475\" width=\"580\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-19-at-18.54.20-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-19-at-18.54.20-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-19-at-18.54.20-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-19-at-18.54.20-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-19-at-18.54.20.png 1990w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption>the hub of hope selection page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The hub of hope is an agency that provides a whole list of help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put in your location to find the help that is in your area and select what you need help with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once these factors have been narrowed down you can simply select an organisation that best appeals to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-mental-health-forum wp-block-embed-mental-health-forum\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.mentalhealthforum.net\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;The mental health forum is a website in which you can simply \u2018join the conversation\u2019 and you are bought to a page in which you can speak to other individuals and connect with people who may be going through something similar. This way you have access to being heard by like-minded individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-19-at-18.57.16-1024x612.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-19-at-18.57.16-1024x612.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-19-at-18.57.16-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-19-at-18.57.16-768x459.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-19-at-18.57.16-1536x918.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-19-at-18.57.16-2048x1224.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Brook.org selection page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Brook.org is another page, for young individuals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This site allows you to gain access to personal stories and help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> If needed it also has a service that allows you to search for condoms, contraceptives, STI testing and mental health support in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aftermath of an abortion ranges from person to person. There is no harm in reaching out for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FDA&#8217;s lift on restrictions for abortion pills is a huge win for women across America. However if you or anyone you know is experiencing difficult emotions due to any of these circumstances, be sure to reach out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-19-at-19.56.06-1024x579.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-19-at-19.56.06-1024x579.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-19-at-19.56.06-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-19-at-19.56.06-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-19-at-19.56.06-1536x868.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-19-at-19.56.06-2048x1157.png 2048w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-19-at-19.56.06-260x146.png 260w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-19-at-19.56.06-120x67.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep up to date on this and other stories check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/voiceoflondonuk\/\">instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Words by Sheridan Dervis<\/strong>    <strong>Sub-edit: Ioana Nedelcu<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As of the 18th of December the FDA have allowed abortion pills by Mail. 1 in 3 women get abortions. 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