Fri, Oct 18, 2019
Nathalia explains the physiological and hormonal process that the body experiences in the menstrual cycle. All team members expose their own beliefs and doubts on the subject y clear up hormone-related myths.
Fri, Oct 25, 2019
Margaret and Camilo detail the microscopic fertilization process and how pregnancy occurs physically, all the ways in which a pregnancy can happen and the myths surrounding fertilization. The team learns about how to avoid pregnancy and show the different methods: condoms, birth control pills and hormonal patches, implants and intrauterine devices (IUD). They also research how our bodies respond biologically during sexual activity.
Wed, Oct 30, 2019
Luis Felipe describes the different types of Sexually Transmitted Infections (viral, bacterial and parasites) and with the visual representation of them in plush toys, the team offer basic information on each, their symptoms, treatments and how they are transmitted. Camilo explains how to use a condom.
Fri, Nov 8, 2019
Special guest Deivy explains the difference between HIV and AIDS, and details the biological information about the virus, its transmission and why it's known as an intelligent virus. The team offers statistical information on HIV all over the world. They clear up the myths around the life expectancy for HIV positive people, the availability of treatments and how to reach undetectable viral load.
Fri, Nov 15, 2019
Channy explains the phases of pregnancy, the biological process and giving birth. The cast discusses the reasons behind miscarriages, the importance of breastfeeding, maternal mortality in Dominican Republic and the pros and cons of having a C-section versus a natural delivery.
Fri, Nov 22, 2019
Flaqy recounts a personal experience that made him reflect on teen pregnancy, its causes and consequences. He offers national statistics on the subject and why he is moved by it. The cast emphasizes on poverty, the lack of sexual education and child sexual abuse as both causes and consequences of teen pregnancy in Latin America. They discuss Dominican laws on sexual abuse, child marriage, and the rights of children and teenagers.
Fri, Nov 29, 2019
Margaret and Camilo guide and light hearted, fun discussion on consent. Together, the team constructs a general definition of consent and apply it to everyday situations, both sexual and non-sexual. They all discuss the ethics of sexuality and the responsibilities of each person in a sexual partnership.
Fri, Dec 6, 2019
Channy distinguishes between sexual violence and relationship violence. The team builds together a definition for feminicide and investigate Dominican and Latin American statistics. Together they make a list of red flags for relationship violence and abuse and how to seek and offer help.
Fri, Dec 13, 2019
The team researches definitions and qualities of healthy relationships and highlight values that are common throughout their findings: respect, equity, honesty, independence, and communication. They also learn about styles of communication, the connection between love and sexual activity and the scientific explanations for feeling in love (hormones and brain activity).