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Why Consent Can Help Prevent Sexual Assault

By Alex Crosby, 17

Unfortunately, sexual assault happens too often but is not talked about enough. Defined as “sexual contact or behavior that occurs without explicit…

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April 22, 2022
sexual assault | consent | sexual assault awareness month

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Has Covid Changed How You Feel About Dating and Relationships?

By Sraghvi Anchaliya, 17

As we approach the two-year anniversary of Covid-19 shutting many things down, I’ve been reminiscing on how it’s changed the world around us. But…

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March 4, 2022
dating | relationships | covid-19

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Celebrating Condoms

By Samantha Gunton, 17

Hey, hey, it’s National Condom Week! From February 14th through the 21st, we celebrate the amazing condom, which is the only form of contraception…

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February 17, 2022
condoms | national condom week

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Valentine’s Day: It’s More Than OK to Be Single

By Aishani Kapil, 17

We’ve reached that time of year when chocolate sales skyrocket, Valentine’s Day. And with February 14th coming, the pressure to be in a relationship…

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February 13, 2022
single | Valentine's Day | Singles Awareness Day

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Preventing Cervical Cancer

By Aishani Kapil, 17

Happy January! Not just the first month of the year, January is also Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. How much do you know about cervical cancer? It’s…

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January 27, 2022
HPV | cervical cancer | HPV vaccine

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Happy 49th, Roe v. Wade

By Serena Li, 17

For almost half a century, those living in the U.S. have had the right to choose abortion as an option. We have Roe v. Wade, which turns 49 on January…

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January 20, 2022
abortion | Roe v. Wade

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World AIDS Day 2021

By Christopher Masiello, 17

Each year on December 1st, millions of people observe World AIDS Day. A day to honor those lost to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS, it’s…

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November 30, 2021
HIV/AIDS | World AIDS Day

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Transgender Day of Remembrance: Who Inspires You?

By Serena Li, 17

November 20: the day when 22 years ago, the first Transgender Day of Remembrance was observed in memory of Rita Hesler, a Black transgender woman who…

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November 19, 2021

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Asexuality: Are You Aware?

By Aishani Kapil, 17

It’s the last week of October and you know what that means! Time to talk about asexuality. Well—anytime is fine to talk about it, actually, but…

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October 22, 2021
asexual | Ace | Asexual Awareness Week

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Coming Out Day: What’s Right for You?

By Brooke Xie, 17

“Wait, you’re not straight?” I still get this question a lot, even from friends who’ve known me for years. When I first began to question my…

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October 8, 2021
LGBTQ | Coming Out Day

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Sex Education: Why I Watch

By Rhea Soo, 17

The third season of Netflix’s Sex Education just launched, and I am absolutely thrilled! I remember binging through the episodes when the show first…

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October 1, 2021
relationships | sex education | self-love

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Celebrate Bisexuality Day: You Are Valid!

By Vivian Welch, 17

I’ve identified as bisexual (bi) for a few years now. I’ve experienced the good, the bad and the ugly, from support and acceptance to confusion…

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September 23, 2021
bisexual | bisexuality

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Not Sure of Your Sexual Orientation? You’re Not Alone.

By Sarah Solomon, 19

I was so happy to celebrate my first Pride Month a few months ago in June! When I went to PrideFest in New York City with some friends, it was a lot…

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September 7, 2021
LGBTQ | bisexual | questioning | pansexual

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N.F.L. Player Carl Nassib Comes Out and We’re Here for It

By Nate Lindstrom, 17, Staff Writer and Parth Thakkar, 18, Contributor, 51

The National Football League (N.F.L.) has been around for 100 years but it wasn’t until recently that an active player—Carl Nassib, of the Las Vegas…

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July 9, 2021
LGBTQ | coming out

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Pride Month Products: Representation or Rainbow Capitalism?

By Christopher Masiello, 17, Staff Writer and Isabella Pozo, 19, Contributor, 51

Have you ever noticed that once June—Pride Month—rolls around, a bunch of companies change their logo to a rainbow-themed version for the month?…

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June 23, 2021
pride month | LGBTQ Pride

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Sexual Assault: Increasing Awareness and Finding Support

By Melissa Liu, 17

Did you know that April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month? While April is just about over, we should be aware of the prevalence and impact…

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April 30, 2021
rape | sexual assault

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Misconceptions About Herpes

By Alex Crosby, 16

How much do you know about herpes? It’s Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month, and we know people are not learning what they need…

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Write for Sex, Etc

By Kira Eng, 18, and Melissa Liu, 17, 51

Sex, Etc. is looking for new teen staff writers! We rely on teens like you to provide other young people with comprehensive sex education, something…

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April 8, 2021
teen | teens

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Teen Dating Violence—You Are Not Alone

By Melissa Liu, 17

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month, but education and awareness about teen dating violence is crucial every month. You may not expect…

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February 19, 2021
domestic violence | teen dating violence | intimate partner violence

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Busting Condom Myths for National Condom Day

By Matt Beebe, 17

Ah yes, condoms—possibly the most well-known and easily accessible form of protection to use during sex (vaginal, oral or anal)! National Condom Day…

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World AIDS Day 2020

By Shreya Aravindakshan, 17

World AIDS Day has been recognized every year on December 1st since 1988. This day is a time to remember lives lost to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome…

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December 1, 2020
HIV | HIV/AIDS | World AIDS Day

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Trans Day of Remembrance 2020: What It Is and How to Help

By Matt Beebe, 16

Though there tends not to be enough talk about the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), you may have heard the name tossed around on social media…

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November 19, 2020
transgender | Trans Day of Rememberance

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LGBTQ Teens Need Inclusive Sex Ed

By Aren Wright, 17

It’s LGBT History Month, and I wanted to share a little LGBT history of my own! It’s not about groundbreaking queer historical figures, though:…

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October 30, 2020
LGBTQ | sex ed | sex education | LGBT

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Celebrate International Pronouns Day 2020

By Mae Zurita, 19

Did you know that October 21 is International Pronouns Day? Many people may not think much about pronouns, but this is an opportunity to increase awareness…

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October 20, 2020
gender identity | pronouns | International Pronouns Day

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Five Ways to Be an Ally to Someone Who Comes Out to You

By Melissa Liu, 16

My best friend and I have known each other for over a decade, since we met in preschool. Yet it still took her some time to fully open up to me about…

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October 9, 2020
ally | national coming out day

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Five LGBT Icons You Should Know

By Margo McGovern, 17

In honor of October being LGBT History Month, I thought we should celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender icons that you’re, unfortunately,…

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October 9, 2020
LGBTQ | LGBTQ History Month

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World Contraception Day 2020

By Brooke Xie, 16

Happy World Contraception Day! Part of the international Your Life campaign, World Contraception Day takes place every year on September 26. It was…

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September 25, 2020
birth control | contraception | contraceptive methods | World Contraception Day

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Suicide Prevention Month: How to Find and Offer Support to LGBTQ Teens

By Melissa Liu, 16

It’s National Suicide Prevention Month and that got me thinking about how the world can feel brutal sometimes: mean comments, rumors, judgment. Research…

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September 18, 2020
LGBTQ | suicide | suicide prevention month | trevor project

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Menstrual Discs: A Unique Option for Back to School

By Vivian Welch, 16

After a week of constant ads for menstrual discs on my Snapchat, I finally gave in and tried them. The prospect of a 12-hour, no-(or-low) leak, potentially…

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September 11, 2020
menstruation | period | periods | menstrual disc

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Putting Body Image in Perspective

By Maura Freeland, 19

Every summer, after trading sweaters for swimsuits, many young people find themselves struggling with body image. Throughout middle and most of high…

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August 28, 2020
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