“It may seem incredible, but there are girls who struggle to wear a tampon at 22 years old”, like this Monica Calcagni, medical specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Rome, at Corriere della Sera. The professional says that there are young people who fear a gynecological visit for fear of pain. Not only. Even women who have unsatisfactory relationships because they still live with the idea that pleasure is something that must satisfy the male partner.
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Dr. Calcagni decided, four years ago, to open a profile on TikTok. She now has over 1.4 million followers, a real star. Data to reflect on? Today, 44% of teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17 watch porn. Not just for entertainment, but also to search for answers. Furthermore, eight out of ten young people search for information online.
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But there are also some problems on social media. “I can’t use words like vagina or penis – says the doctor -, and I can’t even show the condom because I would be blocked”. And the community? «Sometimes, when I talk about dildos and vibrators used for pelvic floor repair, I find some very offensive comments. Furthermore, I am a woman who talks about sex, and even today this is not well received. I happen to receive videos and photos of male organs. They treat me like a porn star, but it’s my job. Maybe it’s also partly our mistake.”
What are the most frequently asked questions? «Many girls write to me for further information on how the pill works or on the danger of becoming pregnant. There is great confusion. Many don’t know that if they get angry and puncture the condom they don’t need to take the morning after pill, just as many young people don’t use contraceptive methods at all, and as a result I get questions about menstrual delays.”
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