Monday morning, I reopen a health article I saved
Every Monday morning, I read and save articles about sexual health, but when I try to check where the information came from, I find myself stopping.
Scenes
- Monday morning, I read it again — On my commute, I reopen an article about sexual health that I saved over the weekend. I scroll away while trying to check where it came from.
- I start by seeing who wrote it — Even if you can see the author’s name and where it was posted, you still need to check what evidence they used.
- One absolute line can stick with you — Sexual health information can vary depending on the person and situation. A statement without those conditions can sound like it applies to me, too.
- Leave yourself one question to check — When you reopen the article tonight, check just one thing: can you find its source and evidence? If not, write down that you don’t know.
- Leave unverified claims on the page — An article with no traceable source isn’t a conclusion about my situation. I can leave it as a question to ask next time.
Stories by Haeon
- Haeon
- When your child asks for a hug, wait for their answer.
- Before sleep, the words “I’d like to do things differently next time” come up.
- She copied the key without telling me.
- After laughing it off at dinner, I can’t bring myself to talk about testing.
- How do I say I’ve changed my mind after the work dinner?
- Monday morning, and our conversation keeps getting pushed back
- The conversation about contraception stays with you on the way home.
- A Weekend Plan Made in Silence