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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
6 new beauty editor approved buys – including Dior's new lip balm and a £13 hydrating cleanser
Plus, the facial you need to book in for now I'M pretty sure I've found the best-value facial in London, and it just so happens to be from one of my favourite beauty brands. The facial in question? Wildsmith's Radical Botany Facial, £140 for an hour (or £70 for 30 minutes). Advertisement Tucked away in the turrets of London's Liberty department store, when you walk through the double door's of the specially designed Wildsmith Treehouse, you're transported to the countryside, with projections of trees on the walls and a birdsong lullaby to soundtrack the treatment. 8 Wildsmith's Radical Botany Facial is the best-value facial in London Credit: Wildsmith At face value, the price seems steep, but it is redeemable against purchases of Wildsmith products on the day of yout treatment - so you're effectively getting it free. Trust me, you're going to want to stock up, given how good your skin will feel after the treatment. Despite it being fully redeemable, they don't cut corners – the bed is wider than most used for treatments (about the size of a single mattress), so you can completely relax, and it's heated too, making it ultra-cosy. Advertisement 8 The price of Wildsmith's Radical Botany Facial at Liberty London is fully redeemable against products Credit: Wildsmith The facial is far more than just a sales pitch for the products - wellness is the aim. It starts with a foot massage, before your legs are gently stretched one by one, making my spine instantly feel longer, followed by a massage-heavy facial that dissolved the tension in my brow and jaw, as well as a scalp massage and a hand and arm massage that had me walking on air. If you're not yet convinced, a 90-minute version of the same treatment at Wildsmith's home in luxe hotel Heckfield Place will set you back £300 – and that isn't redeemable on products! Advertisement Best new skin launches 8 Wildsmith's latest serum was created to hydrate skin without feeling heavy Credit: Wildsmith Wildsmith Skin Radiance Light Serum, £85 I discovered the new Wildsmith Skin Radiance Light Serum, £85, while I was there and have used it every day since. It feels like silk on the skin, and is packed with my favourite ingredient, niacinamide, which helps to reduce inflammation, redness and uneven skin texture, while balancing oil production and reducing breakouts. Advertisement It also contains brightening antioxidants, hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 to hydrate skin and boost radiance. Made specifically for humid climates, it's not heavy or greasy, which is perfect for oily skin like mine. I'm a huge fan of high-low beauty – pairing expensive products with affordable ones to get the best routine for my money. 8 Inkey's new one-step cleanser removes every scrap of make-up Credit: The Inkey List Advertisement The Inkey List Hydrating Cream-To-Milk Cleanser, £13 As serums tend to have the highest potency of active ingredients, I generally spend most of my budget on them, so I've been pairing the Wildsmith one with The Inkey List Hydrating Cream-To-Milk Cleanser, £13, which also launched last month. As the name suggests, it starts as a lightweight cream, which feels soothing and hydrating yet melts away every trace of make-up, before transforming into a milk-like consistency on contact with water, so there's no residue left behind. It's hard to find a cleanser that gets rid of everything in one step without turning into an oil or balm, but this does it all. Advertisement Best new hair launches I have a similar attitude when it comes to haircare, preferring to spend money on high-tech tools and products that make a visible difference, such as Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray, £27, which has changed the game for me. 8 This genius hairspray can be applied to wet hair before styling Credit: Living Proof Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray, £27 My hair doesn't really hold a curl, but this clever hairspray contains heat protection, so can be applied to wet hair before styling – and voilà, my curls now stay put for days! Advertisement 8 Claw clips are a must-have in summer to keep hair off your neck and face Credit: Loxx Loxx Triple Flower Clip in Lemon Drop, £18 Similarly, Loxx Triple Flower Clip in Lemon Drop, £18, has been a godsend during the hot weather. I've struggled to find a claw clip that can hold my waist-length hair, but this extra-long, arched design, created by celebrity hairstylist Chad Maxwell, keeps every strand up without tugging at my scalp or leaving a dent in my hair. Advertisement Best new make-up launches Make-up-wise, the last month has been about adding colour to my face, as I'm ghostly pale and exhausted - I can't decide if the hot-weather induced sleepless nights are to blame, or my inability to refuse an impromptu pub visit in the sunshine! 8 Thanks to its shimmery formula, this blush stick adds a radiant glow Credit: Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Stick, £30 I find blush wakes up my complexion better than bronzer (although I'll turn to that come August), and Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Stick, £30, has a subtle shimmer that instantly makes me look healthier, without being too glittery or exaggerating the texture on my cheeks. Advertisement I love that I can draw it straight on to my face, and blend it out with my fingers - no other tools necessary! 8 Dior's new Lip Glow Butter brings all the nostalgic 00s vibes Credit: Dior Dior Addict Lip Glow Butter, £33 Finally, Dior Addict Lip Glow Butter, £33, made it into my bag on cute factor alone, thanks to its adorable monogram charm. Advertisement The formula feels somewhere between a lip balm and a lip butter, and leaves my dry lips hydrated - I've had more compliments when wearing the Black Cherry shade than I can count on both hands!
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
6 new beauty editor approved buys – including Dior's new lip balm and a £13 hydrating cleanser
I'M pretty sure I've found the best-value facial in London, and it just so happens to be from one of my favourite beauty brands. The facial in question? (or £70 for 30 minutes). Tucked away in the turrets of London's Liberty department store, when you walk through the double door's of the specially designed Wildsmith Treehouse, you're transported to the countryside, with projections of trees on the walls and a birdsong lullaby to soundtrack the treatment. 8 Wildsmith's Radical Botany Facial is the best-value facial in London Credit: Wildsmith At face value, the price seems steep, but it is redeemable against purchases of Wildsmith products on the day of yout treatment - so you're effectively getting it free. Trust me, you're going to want to stock up, given how good your skin will feel after the treatment. Despite it being fully redeemable, they don't cut corners – the bed is wider than most used for treatments (about the size of a single mattress), so you can completely relax, and it's heated too, making it ultra-cosy. Read more Hair & Beauty 8 The price of Wildsmith's Radical Botany Facial at Liberty London is fully redeemable against products Credit: Wildsmith The facial is far more than just a sales pitch for the products - wellness is the aim. It starts with a foot massage, before your legs are gently stretched one by one, making my spine instantly feel longer, followed by a massage-heavy facial that dissolved the tension in my brow and jaw, as well as a scalp massage and a hand and arm massage that had me walking on air. If you're not yet convinced, a 90-minute version of the same treatment at Wildsmith's home in luxe hotel Heckfield Place will set you back £300 – and that isn't redeemable on products! Best new skin launches 8 Wildsmith's latest serum was created to hydrate skin without feeling heavy Credit: Wildsmith Wildsmith Skin Radiance Light Serum, £85 Most read in Fabulous I discovered the new , while I was there and have used it every day since. It feels like silk on the skin, and is packed with my favourite ingredient, niacinamide, which helps to reduce inflammation, redness and uneven skin texture, while balancing oil production and reducing breakouts. It also contains brightening antioxidants, hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 to hydrate skin and boost radiance. Made specifically for humid climates, it's not heavy or greasy, which is perfect for oily skin like mine. I'm a huge fan of high-low beauty – pairing expensive products with affordable ones to get the best routine for my money. 8 Inkey's new one-step cleanser removes every scrap of make-up Credit: The Inkey List The Inkey List Hydrating Cream-To-Milk Cleanser, £13 As serums tend to have the highest potency of active ingredients, I generally spend most of my budget on them, so I've been pairing the Wildsmith one with As the name suggests, it starts as a lightweight cream, which feels soothing and hydrating yet melts away every trace of make-up, before transforming into a milk-like consistency on contact with water, so there's no residue left behind. It's hard to find a cleanser that gets rid of everything in one step without turning into an oil or balm, but this does it all. Best new hair launches I have a similar attitude when it comes to haircare, preferring to spend money on high-tech tools and products that make a visible difference, such as , which has changed the game for me. 8 This genius hairspray can be applied to wet hair before styling Credit: Living Proof Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray, £27 My hair doesn't really hold a curl, but this clever hairspray contains heat protection, so can be applied to wet hair before styling – and voilà, my curls now stay put for days! 8 Claw clips are a must-have in summer to keep hair off your neck and face Credit: Loxx Loxx Triple Flower Clip in Lemon Drop, £18 Similarly, has been a godsend during the hot weather. I've struggled to find a claw clip that can hold my waist-length hair, but this extra-long, arched design, created by celebrity hairstylist Chad Maxwell, keeps every strand up without tugging at my scalp or leaving a dent in my hair. Best new make-up launches Make-up-wise, the last month has been about adding colour to my face, as I'm ghostly pale and exhausted - I can't decide if the hot-weather induced sleepless nights are to blame, or my inability to refuse an impromptu pub visit in the sunshine! 8 Thanks to its shimmery formula, this blush stick adds a radiant glow Credit: Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Stick, £30 I find blush wakes up my complexion better than bronzer (although I'll turn to that come August), and has a subtle shimmer that instantly makes me look healthier, without being too glittery or exaggerating the texture on my cheeks. I love that I can draw it straight on to my face, and blend it out with my fingers - no other tools necessary! 8 Dior's new Lip Glow Butter brings all the nostalgic 00s vibes Credit: Dior Dior Addict Lip Glow Butter, £33 Finally, made it into my bag on cute factor alone, thanks to its adorable monogram charm. The formula feels somewhere between a lip balm and a lip butter, and leaves my dry lips hydrated - I've had more compliments when wearing the Black Cherry shade than I can count on both hands! Top beauty trends for 2025 Hayley Walker, Beauty Expert at Haircare Hair gloss treatments are a must-have as beauty enthusiasts love the salon-quality shine and enhanced colour delivered by the trending treatment. Hair glosses are multifunctional, as they nourish the hair while offering a vibrant, healthy-looking finish, combining 2025's core trends. This treatment is perfect for those seeking an affordable, at-home glow-up. 2025 will focus on skin repairing and texture-enhancing treatments. Skincare Rejuran treatment, a celebrity-endorsed procedure, will see a rise in demand this year as many seek to enhance their skin's appearance. The procedure entails injecting polynucleotides derived from salmon DNA to enhance skin texture and elasticity. 'Rejuvenation is expected to dominate 2025 skincare trends as many seek to achieve a flawless, youthful complexion. Skincare will also include back-to-basic products for a simplified routine. Ginseng cleansing oil and panthenol cream are among the trending products for 2025. The cleansing oil is excellent for dissolving make-up and impurities without clogging pores and is enriched with nourishing properties to leave the skin feeling and looking refreshed and radiant. Make-up Make-up trends will follow suit to achieve youthful and radiant looks. Under-eye brighteners will be sought-after products for delivering coverage while enhancing natural radiance. This beauty tool will complement natural beauty while improving and brightening dull skin. Make-up looks will be bigger and bolder in 2025 with cluster lashes expected to surge this year. These lashes bring the glam to glamorous looks as they deliver dramatic volume to enhance everyday or special occasion looks. Peel-off lip stains circulated the beauty industry in 2024 and are expected to dominate in 2025. The growing popularity of this product is due to its ability to provide long-lasting, transfer-proof colour to lips, enhancing a natural aesthetic. Additionally, cherry-coded aesthetics are expected to be everywhere this year as the deep, rich hue can be achieved using peel-off lip stains or bold lip looks for a dramatic effect. Nails 2025 will be another year of countless, show-stopping nail trends. Goddess Nails and Aura Nails deserve an honourable mention as these designs channel an ethereal, celestial aesthetic for bold, self-expressing nails.
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
6 new beauty editor approved buys – including Dior's new lip balm and a £13 hydrating cleanser
I'M pretty sure I've found the best-value facial in London, and it just so happens to be from one of my favourite beauty brands. The facial in question? Wildsmith's Radical Botany Facial, £140 for an hour (or £70 for 30 minutes). Tucked away in the turrets of London's Liberty department store, when you walk through the double door's of the specially designed Wildsmith Treehouse, you're transported to the countryside, with projections of trees on the walls and a birdsong lullaby to soundtrack the treatment. 8 At face value, the price seems steep, but it is redeemable against purchases of Wildsmith products on the day of yout treatment - so you're effectively getting it free. Trust me, you're going to want to stock up, given how good your skin will feel after the treatment. Despite it being fully redeemable, they don't cut corners – the bed is wider than most used for treatments (about the size of a single mattress), so you can completely relax, and it's heated too, making it ultra-cosy. 8 The facial is far more than just a sales pitch for the products - wellness is the aim. It starts with a foot massage, before your legs are gently stretched one by one, making my spine instantly feel longer, followed by a massage-heavy facial that dissolved the tension in my brow and jaw, as well as a scalp massage and a hand and arm massage that had me walking on air. If you're not yet convinced, a 90-minute version of the same treatment at Wildsmith's home in luxe hotel Heckfield Place will set you back £300 – and that isn't redeemable on products! Best new skin launches BUY NOW I discovered the new Wildsmith Skin Radiance Light Serum, £85, while I was there and have used it every day since. It feels like silk on the skin, and is packed with my favourite ingredient, niacinamide, which helps to reduce inflammation, redness and uneven skin texture, while balancing oil production and reducing breakouts. It also contains brightening antioxidants, hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 to hydrate skin and boost radiance. Made specifically for humid climates, it's not heavy or greasy, which is perfect for oily skin like mine. I'm a huge fan of high-low beauty – pairing expensive products with affordable ones to get the best routine for my money. The Inkey List Hydrating Cream-To-Milk Cleanser, £13 BUY NOW As serums tend to have the highest potency of active ingredients, I generally spend most of my budget on them, so I've been pairing the Wildsmith one with The Inkey List Hydrating Cream-To-Milk Cleanser, £13, which also launched last month. As the name suggests, it starts as a lightweight cream, which feels soothing and hydrating yet melts away every trace of make-up, before transforming into a milk-like consistency on contact with water, so there's no residue left behind. It's hard to find a cleanser that gets rid of everything in one step without turning into an oil or balm, but this does it all. Best new hair launches I have a similar attitude when it comes to haircare, preferring to spend money on high-tech tools and products that make a visible difference, such as Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray, £27, which has changed the game for me. Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray, £27 My hair doesn't really hold a curl, but this clever hairspray contains heat protection, so can be applied to wet hair before styling – and voilà, my curls now stay put for days! Loxx Triple Flower Clip in Lemon Drop, £18 Similarly, Loxx Triple Flower Clip in Lemon Drop, £18, has been a godsend during the hot weather. I've struggled to find a claw clip that can hold my waist-length hair, but this extra-long, arched design, created by celebrity hairstylist Chad Maxwell, keeps every strand up without tugging at my scalp or leaving a dent in my hair. Best new make-up launches Make-up-wise, the last month has been about adding colour to my face, as I'm ghostly pale and exhausted - I can't decide if the hot-weather induced sleepless nights are to blame, or my inability to refuse an impromptu pub visit in the sunshine! Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Stick, £30 BUY NOW I find blush wakes up my complexion better than bronzer (although I'll turn to that come August), and Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Stick, £30, has a subtle shimmer that instantly makes me look healthier, without being too glittery or exaggerating the texture on my cheeks. I love that I can draw it straight on to my face, and blend it out with my fingers - no other tools necessary! Dior Addict Lip Glow Butter, £33 Finally, Dior Addict Lip Glow Butter, £33, made it into my bag on cute factor alone, thanks to its adorable monogram charm. The formula feels somewhere between a lip balm and a lip butter, and leaves my dry lips hydrated - I've had more compliments when wearing the Black Cherry shade than I can count on both hands! Top beauty trends for 2025 Hayley Walker, Beauty Expert at Justmylook spoke exclusively to Fabulous about the big beauty trends for 2025. Haircare Hair gloss treatments are a must-have as beauty enthusiasts love the salon-quality shine and enhanced colour delivered by the trending treatment. Hair glosses are multifunctional, as they nourish the hair while offering a vibrant, healthy-looking finish, combining 2025's core trends. This treatment is perfect for those seeking an affordable, at-home glow-up. 2025 will focus on skin repairing and texture-enhancing treatments. Skincare Rejuran treatment, a celebrity-endorsed procedure, will see a rise in demand this year as many seek to enhance their skin's appearance. The procedure entails injecting polynucleotides derived from salmon DNA to enhance skin texture and elasticity. 'Rejuvenation is expected to dominate 2025 skincare trends as many seek to achieve a flawless, youthful complexion. Skincare will also include back-to-basic products for a simplified routine. Ginseng cleansing oil and panthenol cream are among the trending products for 2025. The cleansing oil is excellent for dissolving make-up and impurities without clogging pores and is enriched with nourishing properties to leave the skin feeling and looking refreshed and radiant. Make-up Make-up trends will follow suit to achieve youthful and radiant looks. Under-eye brighteners will be sought-after products for delivering coverage while enhancing natural radiance. This beauty tool will complement natural beauty while improving and brightening dull skin. Make-up looks will be bigger and bolder in 2025 with cluster lashes expected to surge this year. These lashes bring the glam to glamorous looks as they deliver dramatic volume to enhance everyday or special occasion looks. Peel-off lip stains circulated the beauty industry in 2024 and are expected to dominate in 2025. The growing popularity of this product is due to its ability to provide long-lasting, transfer-proof colour to lips, enhancing a natural aesthetic. Additionally, cherry-coded aesthetics are expected to be everywhere this year as the deep, rich hue can be achieved using peel-off lip stains or bold lip looks for a dramatic effect. Nails 2025 will be another year of countless, show-stopping nail trends. Goddess Nails and Aura Nails deserve an honourable mention as these designs channel an ethereal, celestial aesthetic for bold, self-expressing nails.
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Health
- Miami Herald
The Teen Mom is Dying Out
While the birth rate has declined in general over the last 50 years, mothers aged between 15 and 19 have seen the most consistently steep fall. In 1975, there were 599,926 teen births in America – more than double the teen pregnancies recorded in 2024 (136,376), according to the U.N. Population Division. Among the teen births that do take place today, "the vast majority occur among folks who are 18 or 19," said Elizabeth Wildsmith, a family demographer and sociologist at Child Trends, a nonpartisan research organization. "Teen births have declined dramatically over the past several decades," she told Newsweek, citing a lower level of sexual activity among teenagers, a higher level of contraceptive use and wider social changes. "No easy answers," said Claire Brindis, co-director of the Adolescent and Young Adult Health National Research Center at the University of California, San Francisco. "No one factor can really explain the reductions," she told Newsweek, citing similar reasons to Wildsmith, along with improved access to education. Brindis also drew on the general trend of having children later, currently taking place across all age groups. "We have to give young people a lot of credit for being pregnancy-free," she said. Some 32 percent of high schoolers said they had ever had sex in 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) most recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). This is a decrease from the 47 percent who said they had ever had sex a decade earlier, in 2013, and significantly lower than in 1991, when 54 percent said they had ever had sex. "I am not sure we have a clear understanding yet of the role that digital/social media is playing in shaping how and when youth form relationships, including sexual relationships, or their thoughts and behavior around parenthood," Wildsmith said. "There is likely a mix of positive and negative impacts. For example, online resources, especially reliable sources that use evidence-based information, may help youth learn about various contraceptive methods and more easily access them," she continued. "Similarly, they can provide access to content around what a safe and healthy romantic relationship looks like." "At the same time, we know that health misinformation on social media platforms is a serious concern," she added. She went on to align the decline in sexual activity with "a decline in the proportion of youth that have ever dated." Brindis also spoke about cultural shifts, pointing to the pandemic when she said: "Perhaps another factor is a residual of COVID, with more young people hanging out in groups, after long periods of isolation, and less likely to end up only in pairs." "Ironically, while more teens are exposed to pornography through social media, they are less likely to feel comfortable talking to each other and being in a relationship," she added. But she went on to speak about the impact of increased education and the choices this has provided. "Clearly, access to education has been shown to be a huge motivator," Brindis said, "as young women are surrounded by role models, including their moms, who have improved their own educational status and who hold great expectations that their daughters can break more glass ceilings than they were able to themselves." "Young women are more likely to explore how to protect themselves, including delaying having sex, having fewer partners, if they are sexually active (which reduces their risk as more steady partners will increase the likelihood of conversations about birth control protection in the context of all their other dreams," she added. While "the dramatic decline in the teen birth rate since the early 1990s has occurred across all race/ethnic and socioeconomic groups," as Wildsmith said, the declines "have been somewhat uneven across groups and there are still large disparities in the teen birth rate across race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status." For example, teen birth rates among Native (20.9), Hispanic (20.8), Pacific Islander (21.2), and Black (19.3) teens were more than double that of white teens (8.4) and over ten times higher than Asian teens (1.8) in 2023, according to a Congressional Research Service report published in April, which used data from the National Center for Health Statistics. "We should recognize that there continues to be segments who are more likely to be at risk-young people who are poor or low income, those who live in rural communities, with less education, and with less hope for economic opportunities continue to be more vulnerable," Brindis said. "The risks are that we don't continue to invest in young people across all groups, and especially women, if education opportunities are shut off, if economic options (as an alternative to going to college), if student loans are eliminated or more difficult to get, if families have more economic struggles, if access to birth control or other social support services, for example, many of these positive trends can evaporate," she added. Last month, Newsweek broke down how birth rates have changed across all age groups over the past 50 years. While mothers between the ages of 50 and 54 had no babies in 1975, this number gradually increased to more than 100 over the years and was 159 in 2024. People in their twenties have had fewer babies, often delaying children to their thirties, which has meant the number of births in this age group has increased. America is one of many countries around the world struggling with falling birth rates. Fertility rates are projected to average 1.6 births per woman over the next three decades, according to the Congressional Budget Office's latest forecast released this year. This number is well below the replacement level of 2.1 births per woman required to maintain a stable population without immigration. Many trying to tackle this issue have focused on public health policies and financial plans, often citing the 2008 financial crisis, its effect on housing, inflation and pay as a major contributor to why people delay having children, have fewer of them or to not have them at all. The Donald Trump administration has made this issue one of its priorities, with the White House exploring the possibility of giving women a "baby bonus" of $5,000, according to an April New York Times report. 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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
The Teen Mom is Dying Out
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. While the birth rate has declined in general over the last 50 years, mothers aged between 15 and 19 have seen the most consistently steep fall. In 1975, there were 599,926 teen births in America – more than double the teen pregnancies recorded in 2024 (136,376), according to the U.N. Population Division. Among the teen births that do take place today, "the vast majority occur among folks who are 18 or 19," said Elizabeth Wildsmith, a family demographer and sociologist at Child Trends, a nonpartisan research organization. "Teen births have declined dramatically over the past several decades," she told Newsweek, citing a lower level of sexual activity among teenagers, a higher level of contraceptive use and wider social changes. "No easy answers," said Claire Brindis, co-director of the Adolescent and Young Adult Health National Research Center at the University of California, San Francisco. "No one factor can really explain the reductions," she told Newsweek, citing similar reasons to Wildsmith, along with improved access to education. Brindis also drew on the general trend of having children later, currently taking place across all age groups. "We have to give young people a lot of credit for being pregnancy-free," she said. Teenagers Are Having Less Sex Some 32 percent of high schoolers said they had ever had sex in 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) most recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). This is a decrease from the 47 percent who said they had ever had sex a decade earlier, in 2013, and significantly lower than in 1991, when 54 percent said they had ever had sex. "I am not sure we have a clear understanding yet of the role that digital/social media is playing in shaping how and when youth form relationships, including sexual relationships, or their thoughts and behavior around parenthood," Wildsmith said. "There is likely a mix of positive and negative impacts. For example, online resources, especially reliable sources that use evidence-based information, may help youth learn about various contraceptive methods and more easily access them," she continued. "Similarly, they can provide access to content around what a safe and healthy romantic relationship looks like." "At the same time, we know that health misinformation on social media platforms is a serious concern," she added. She went on to align the decline in sexual activity with "a decline in the proportion of youth that have ever dated." Brindis also spoke about cultural shifts, pointing to the pandemic when she said: "Perhaps another factor is a residual of COVID, with more young people hanging out in groups, after long periods of isolation, and less likely to end up only in pairs." "Ironically, while more teens are exposed to pornography through social media, they are less likely to feel comfortable talking to each other and being in a relationship," she added. But she went on to speak about the impact of increased education and the choices this has provided. "Clearly, access to education has been shown to be a huge motivator," Brindis said, "as young women are surrounded by role models, including their moms, who have improved their own educational status and who hold great expectations that their daughters can break more glass ceilings than they were able to themselves." "Young women are more likely to explore how to protect themselves, including delaying having sex, having fewer partners, if they are sexually active (which reduces their risk as more steady partners will increase the likelihood of conversations about birth control protection in the context of all their other dreams," she added. Have Teen Pregnancies Changed For Everyone? While "the dramatic decline in the teen birth rate since the early 1990s has occurred across all race/ethnic and socioeconomic groups," as Wildsmith said, the declines "have been somewhat uneven across groups and there are still large disparities in the teen birth rate across race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status." For example, teen birth rates among Native (20.9), Hispanic (20.8), Pacific Islander (21.2), and Black (19.3) teens were more than double that of white teens (8.4) and over ten times higher than Asian teens (1.8) in 2023, according to a Congressional Research Service report published in April, which used data from the National Center for Health Statistics. "We should recognize that there continues to be segments who are more likely to be at risk-young people who are poor or low income, those who live in rural communities, with less education, and with less hope for economic opportunities continue to be more vulnerable," Brindis said. "The risks are that we don't continue to invest in young people across all groups, and especially women, if education opportunities are shut off, if economic options (as an alternative to going to college), if student loans are eliminated or more difficult to get, if families have more economic struggles, if access to birth control or other social support services, for example, many of these positive trends can evaporate," she added. Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty/Canva People Are Having Children Later in General Last month, Newsweek broke down how birth rates have changed across all age groups over the past 50 years. While mothers between the ages of 50 and 54 had no babies in 1975, this number gradually increased to more than 100 over the years and was 159 in 2024. People in their twenties have had fewer babies, often delaying children to their thirties, which has meant the number of births in this age group has increased. America is one of many countries around the world struggling with falling birth rates. Fertility rates are projected to average 1.6 births per woman over the next three decades, according to the Congressional Budget Office's latest forecast released this year. This number is well below the replacement level of 2.1 births per woman required to maintain a stable population without immigration. Many trying to tackle this issue have focused on public health policies and financial plans, often citing the 2008 financial crisis, its effect on housing, inflation and pay as a major contributor to why people delay having children, have fewer of them or to not have them at all. The Donald Trump administration has made this issue one of its priorities, with the White House exploring the possibility of giving women a "baby bonus" of $5,000, according to an April New York Times report.
