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for teens was designed to help you find the
right resources to addresss body concerns and
discuss issues around sex and sexuality. Here
you will find articles, helpful how to's, and
links to relevant sites for young women of color.
A
Me Day
When life gets overwhelming its time to take
a "Me Day." If you have not taken
one yet, this is what you have to do: Make a
list of your favorite past times, and forget
about everything else. Go see that movie you
wanted to, make up your own spa treatment: take
a nice long bath, do your hair and nails, get
some body lotions, and relax. Some people like
to watch movies, or simply lay in bed and turn
on the radio. What ever you do, do it by yourself.
No people, no phone calls. External people and
events can add to the stress in your life. If
you take the time to devote time to your own
needs, you can have a clear head and a calm
disposition when dealing with the everyday trials
of life.
Mind
of Matter -
Face
The Issue
At some point you will realize that it is only
your mind that can set you free. You have to
confont your problems, and learn to rise above
them. Visit Face
The Issue, a web portal that you can use
as a stepping stone to confronting the issue(s)
that are holding you back.
Keep in Mind:
When you have unprotected sex you are actually
having sex with every person your partner has
been with before you.
STDs are just as deadly as AIDS
and many of them are incurable. Talk to your
partner about their sexual habits. Forgetting
to use a condom once can cause a lifetime of
sorrow.
Exersice
Baby-Situps
If you want to lose that tummy, but are low
on funds do some daily sit-ups. You’re
probably thinking, been there, done that. But,
perhaps you haven’t tried it my way. Most
people try to do like a hundred on their first
try, and give up at three! You start off all
motivated and ready to burn the pounds, and
then you just lose interest. Why don’t
you try pacing yourself? An athlete, friend
of mind devised his own sit-up routine, and
it goes as follows. On your first day of exercising
start off with just five sit-ups. You may not
feel the burn, but that’s okay. All you
want to do is get yourself started, and into
a routine. On the next day and everyday after,
add one extra sit-up. By doing so, you don’t
feel the pressure of doing too many at one time,
but you do feel the pleasure of increasing your
tolerance/ skill level. If you do this everyday,
before you know it you will be doing a hundred
plus sit-ups with no trouble at all. Oh, be
sure not to put this off. Just get on the floor
and go! Actually starting your training, is
the hardest part.
A
picture is worth a thousand words. Why not make
yours worth a million with?. Trust me, your
just a few clicks away from the new you.
Step 0
Body Basics: pamper your skin and relax those
muscles. Go to the Beauty
Channel for How To's and personal beauty
secrets.
Step 1
Visit herHair for
hair tips, tricks, and trends.
Step 3
Once you've got the right 'Do' for you, spice
up that wardrobe with the latest
InStyle Fashions.
Step 4
Now that you've got the right look in mind lets
go eShopping!
Born Beautiful: The African American Teenager's
Complete Beauty Guide
Born
Beautiful was written specifically for you–the
African American teenager. Never before have
your specific grooming needs been addressed.
You are a unique individual. Fornay’s
straightforwardness gives you up-to-date information
about:
Daily
Routines for Great Skin
Gorgeous
Makeup from Day to Date
Chic
Hairstyles & Care for Your Hair
Ten
Steps to Fabulous Nails
Choosing
the Right Colors for Your Best Look
Good
Food for Fitness & Fortitude
Making
Sense of Your Fragrance Choices
The
"411" on Tattoos, Body Piercing
& Other Fads
Beauty
Tips from Your Favorite Celebs, Including
Destiny’s Child, Brandy, and
<1> Body Basics:
get the lowdown about taking care of your body.
<2> Periods: the
difference between tampons and maxi pads.
<3> Smoking: how
to kick the habit.
<4> Self Discovery:
how body developments effect you.
<5> Self esteem:
creating/establishing a positive sense of self.
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from the Editor
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