One In Five 15-Year Old Boys Having Sex

Aug 29 2024

In a study conducted by the World Health Organization, it was revealed that on average one in the year 2022 in five 15-year old boys have had and are actively having sexual intercourse.

The report also found that one in seven 15-year old girls were reported having sex, in the year 2022. The study overall showed that boys were more likely to have sexual intercourse at a younger age than girls.

It was also revealed in the study that while the overall prevalence of sexual activity has remained relatively stable since 2014, boys have shown a slight decline in recent years.

Interesting data also found that 15-year old boys from more affluent families were more likely to report to having sexual intercourse, whilst girls from low-affluence families were more likely to respond to having sex.

The survey was conducted in 2022 and involved several 15-year old students from 42 countries and regions around the world.

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Eileen Montesin To Return To MCC Stage After 18 Years

Aug 29 2024

Taking to social media, local icon Eileen Montesin shared her excitement to be returning to the Mediterranean Conference Stage after 18 years.

The last time she did so was back in 2006, when she representing Malta Song for Europe 2006 alongside Lou Bondi and Josef Bonello, which saw Fabrizio Faniello winning.

This time around she’ll be presenting Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza along with her daughter Christine Haber, Louise Tedesco, and Valerie Vella, on the 8th of September.

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Local Dog Featured On Popular Instagram Page Pubity

Aug 29 2024

A video of a local Maltese dog retrieving a bone in the ocean was posted by Pubity to be enjoyed to their massive 38.8 million followers.

The dog who plays fetch underwater has been going viral nationally for quite a while now gaining several thousands of views on TikTok, but it now looks like that the dog has made a name for himself internationally too.

The video has amassed an insane 3.5 million views and 200,000 likes alongside 633 comments filled with impressed viewers wondering how the Maltese dog could hold his breath for that long.

Pubity is one of the biggest content driven accounts on Instagram and has several accounts dedicated to other aspects of entertainment such as sports and a whole page dedicated to memes.

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Critical Need for Blood Donors as Supplies Deplete

Aug 29 2024

Health authorities have issued an urgent appeal for blood donors as dwindling reserves threaten the cancellation of medical operations. The National Blood Transfusion Center announced on Thursday that blood supplies continue to drop, despite ongoing donor contributions.

There is an immediate need for O-positive and A-positive blood types, although donations of all blood groups are essential to stabilize the situation. The center emphasized the critical importance of increasing blood reserves to ensure that medical procedures can proceed without disruption.

To facilitate donations, the center will remain open until 6 pm today. Individuals interested in donating blood or seeking further information are encouraged to call 79307307 or 80074313.

Additionally, the center is offering free transportation for those wishing to donate. This service can be arranged by contacting 80074313.

As the demand for blood continues to grow, health authorities are urging the public to come forward and contribute, helping to safeguard patients in urgent need. Every donation is vital in keeping the nation’s blood reserves at safe levels and ensuring that life-saving treatments can continue uninterrupted.

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