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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 2001
Page
21
Sue Davis Smith reports on puberty in young girls as early as fourth grade. Mothers like Donna Screws observe shifts in privacy and mood as breasts grow and hair appears. Health professionals warn about cultural pressures toward sexy appearances and the need for guidance.
Kristin Frank of Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa in Iowa City cautions that some youths wrongly believe oral sex prevents pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
Local experts warn 10 to 14 year olds lack negotiation skills amid rising sexual activity and STD cases. Traci Taylor of Planned Parenthood cites Linn County with four chlamydia and one gonorrhea cases this year, while statewide totals remain 82 and 16. Kristin Frank notes unprotected sex and misconceptions about oral sex increase risks in Johnson County and Cedar Rapids.
Pediatric endocrinologist Dr Eva Tsalikian notes puberty can begin as early as eight, but signs before eight or nine warrant evaluation. When no physical cause is found, monitoring occurs. if puberty would speed bone maturation, GnRH injections halt puberty until an appropriate age, with good outcomes and no known GnRH side effects in a decade of use.
The article extols sea and river kayaking as a calming, full body workout with focus on proper paddling technique and breathing. It contrasts sea kayaks for longer calm trips with river kayaks for maneuvering rapids, emphasizes safety gear, self-rescue basics, and suggests training and instruction for best results. It also includes reader questions about strength training and trainer vs books or videos.
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