The Blend of Sensuality and Flowers

Who was Georgia O’Keeffe?

Considered the mother of modern art during a time where men dominated the art world, Georgia O’keefe is known for her radical femisnit paintings of  sensual “flowers.” Her abstract paintings of landscapes and flowers have made her the most famous American  female painter. She is mostly known for incorporating anatomy of the female body into her paintings. Her flowers have become the epitome of a battle field for opposing interpretations. 

During the 1970s, feminists used her art as a way to demonstrate and urge to empower women and their bodies in the art world. O’Keeffe’s floers were metaphorical representations of the real female body-not the one traditionally painted by men. 

Here are some of my favortie paintings:

Red Canna, 1924

Georgia O’Keeffe, Jimson  Weed/White Flower No. 1 (1932)

Gray Line with Black, Blue and Yellow, 1923

Preventing STDs: A checklist

A sexually transmitted disease, also known as an STD, is transmitted from one human to another through direct physical touch – such as heavy petting – and through sexual activity. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. It is crucial to stay informed about these kinds of diseases in order to protect yourself. Here are a few ways to prevent getting an STD.

1. Abstinence - Not having sex is the most effective way of preventing infection.

2. Minimize the number of sex partners - If you have more than one sex partner, it is imperative that you and your partners be checked and that you share the test results with each other. 

3. Usage of condoms - The correct and consistent use of male latex condoms is extremely successful in reducing the transmission of STDs.

4. Vaccines - Vaccines are effective, reliable and are recommended for the prevention of hepatitis B and HPV.

1. Mutual Monogamy - One of the most effective ways to prevent STDs is to be in a long-term, mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner.