Around half of 18 to 25 year olds use contraceptives in Malta

May 15 2023

According to new research published by The Sex Clinic Malta, only 55.9% of participants aged below 25 who answered the survey used contraceptives during sexual intercourse.

The use of contraceptives decreased with age, dropping to 39.7% in the ages between 26 and 35, dropping gradually as a person gets older.

Meanwhile, the most used contraceptive was found to be the condom, with an average of 88.1%. It was also observed that less than 20% of the participants use the pill at 14.9%.

The survey noted how less than 30% of participants use contraception during sex, with there being no difference between male and female use.

Contraception was found to be more in use by single participants at 62.3% than by participants in a couple at 37.2%. ‘The lowest averages are represented by divorced or separated participants and married participants with an average of 22.2% and 16.9%.’

It was also found that 75% of participants who use contraception are students or unemployed people, with those who use them less being retirees with an average of 10%.

60% of participants who are not at all satisfied with their sex life are those use the most contraception during sex. This is 33.5 points when compared to the people who are very satisfied with their sex life at 25.5%.

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No eliminations for Brillanti Dance Goes Prop

May 15 2023

Brillanti Goes Prop saw no eliminations, despite very close calls for a few of the competition’s semifinalists.

The judges, comprised of Patrick Odametey, Brenda Lee Grech, Andrea Attila, accompanied by Anna Nowak, Żfin Malta’s Artistic Coordinator, decided to give the bottom runners another chance for the next semifinal following their excellent performances.

The dancers utilised everything from an umbrella (Rafael), to a water drip (Rosario) – all telling stories with their chosen props.

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Benjamin flew across the stage with a bottle, whereas Federica showed off her skills with a ballet bar. Julia Vella Rosso, who won this round despite ending at the bottom in the previous rounds, executed her stunt fighting skills with a staff, whereas Mishelle and Juliana tossed pillows, and each other, across the space with acrobatic skill.

Nicole Chetcuti played around with fabric as Elisa Morguello utilised a suitcase. Chloe and Miguel became chess pieces themselves and, last but not least, Cheryl Lofreda caused a bit of controversy between the judges over her choice – a blindfold.

The judges debated over whether the prop qualified as such or a costume, but the judges voted in favour of Cheryl at the end.

Next week, the dancers will be taking on their last challenge before the final semifinal. However, given the lack of eliminations last week, the dancers will have to fight even harder for their place given that the judges will not be pulling any punches this time around.

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The 40 second prop stage change between Eurovision songs

May 15 2023

A video uploaded to TikTok by account @abiclarkecomedy shows the 40 seconds in between Eurovision songs that no one watching from home gets to see.

The video shows the utter speed with which the crew members have to dismantle and set up props used in various performances by the contestants.

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The video explained in automated voice that there were a total of 29 props during the 2023 edition, with the biggest measuring 8 metres by 6 metres.

With 30 people on the stage crew, with 10 preparing the prop or set piece on the side of stage, another 10 putting it onstage, and another 10 taking the previous one off.

The video claimed that the crew only rehearsed this procedure 3 to 4 times before the actual night, and yet they still manage to manage the stage through ‘organised chaos.’

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Malta’s youths come together for environmental fair organised by National Youth Council

May 15 2023

On Saturday 13th May, Malta’s National Youth Council KNŻ put together an environmental fair titled EcoXperience, bringing together youths between the ages of 13 and 35 for a sustainable rendez-vous unlike any other!

EcoXperience was at Romeo Romano Gardens in St. Venera, aimed at providing the general public, especially youths, a highly interactive space where they could explore various facets of the environment around them. The hope was that the event serves as a catalyst for change in the public’s mentality about sustainability: that environmentalism was no longer just about the Reduce-Reuse-Recycle litany we had all been used to.

The fair hosted a number of entities with a passion for sustainability, including various companies and environmental organisations. Aside from these, spaces were allocated for a number of activities such as thrift shops, artisanal vendors, and panel discussions tackling various current affairs regarding the sector.

Keynote speeches were given by Hon. Miriam Dalli, CEO of Project Green Mr. Steve Ellul, CEO of Aġenzija Żgħażagħ Ms. Miriam Teuma and Deputy Director of Environment & Resources at ERA Mr. Darrin Stevens. Three panel discussions were held throughout the event covering the topics of Circular Economy and ESGs, Agriculture and Food Security and Modal Shift and Sustainable Transport. Additionally, a number of artists performed at the event.

During the event a number of companies and eNGOs held stands related to sustainability and the environment. These include Birdlife Malta, Saving Our Blue, S-Cubed, Nadur Nadif, ROTA, Coast is Clear, Sharklab, YES Europe Malta and ESA. Sweet Bakes, Thrift.mt and Ikkuluriti were also present to make the event an interactive family-friendly experience.

This project was in collaboration with ERA, Project Green, BOV and BNF Bank plc.

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