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Condoms: Be Prepared!

By Julia Diaz (she/her), 18

National Condom Week runs from February 14th to the 21st, so it’s time to celebrate a great, effective contraceptive—the condom! Barrier Method…

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February 13, 2025
condoms | safer sex | national condom week

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The HPV Vaccine: Protecting Yourself and Others

By Elle Guillaume (she/her), 16

Happy New Year! Did you know that January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month? What do you know about cervical cancer and how the HPV vaccine can help…

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January 20, 2025
HPV | HPV vaccine | cervical cancer awareness month

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Chappell Roan and LGBTQ+ Visibility

By Ruby Sayar (she/her), 17

By now, you’ve likely heard of Chappell. Chappell Roan, that is. An American singer and songwriter whose popularity has skyrocketed as a result of…

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December 11, 2024
LGBTQ Music | Chappell Roan | LGBTQ+ visibility

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LGBTQ+ History and the Society for Human Rights

By Violet Nichols (she/they), 18

This year, during LGBTQ+ History Month, I found myself diving deeper into the history of some of the pioneers who shaped the LGBTQ+ rights movement.…

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November 3, 2024
lgbtq rights | Society for Human Rights | LGBTQ+ history

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Can’t Vote Yet? You Still Have a Voice

By Julia Diaz (she/her), 17

In less than a month, the U.S. will elect its next president. Other elections will also take place, like for your school board or other local and state…

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October 17, 2024
politics | election | voting

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Your Guide to Choosing a Condom

By Casey Law (she/her), 17

Hey! When’s the last time you thought about condoms? Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis have unfortunately…

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September 25, 2024
condoms | safer sex | STI prevention

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Celebrating BiWeek: Say Good-Bi to Harmful Stereotypes

By Iscah Cheah (she/her), 17

September is here!! Aside from it being back-to-school time, it also means that Bisexual Awareness Week—also known as BiWeek—is back! BiWeek occurs…

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September 16, 2024
bisexuality | Bisexual Awareness week | BiWeek

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What Is Sex Ed for All Month?

By Candace Pinto (she/her), 16

Besides “May flowers,” May also brings #SexEdForAllMonth! Since 2019, Sex Ed for All Month has brought awareness to the importance of quality comprehensive…

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May 14, 2024
sex education | Sex Ed for All Month

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Have a Heart…for Yourself!

By Sherry Wang (she/her), 17

Valentine’s Day marks the day when couples often exchange chocolates and flowers, go out to nice restaurants and appreciate some quality time…

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February 13, 2024
Valentine's Day | self-compassion

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Coping With Cuffing Season

By Nathan Shurts (he/him), 17

With Valentine’s Day approaching fast and the winter dragging on, we’re smack in the middle of “cuffing season.” You might be wondering, what…

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February 9, 2024
single | Valentine's Day | cuffing season

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Playing a Part on World AIDS Day

By Lydia Ziegler (she/her), 16

Every year on December 1st, we recognize World AIDS Day to commemorate the lives lost to AIDS as well as note the progress that has been made. For instance,…

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December 1, 2023
HIV/AIDS | World AIDS Day

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The Value of Gender-Affirming Care

By Nathan Shurts (he/him), 17

Have you heard of Transgender Awareness Week? The week leading up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20)—a day meant to honor trans lives…

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November 15, 2023
gender-affirming care | transgender awareness week

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Understanding Asexuality

By Julia Diaz (she/her), 16

Asexuality has a long history of being overlooked and misunderstood. Asexuality Awareness Week, also known as “Ace Week,” is celebrated from October…

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October 26, 2023
asexuality | Asexuality Awareness Week | Ace Awareness Week

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Talking About Let’s Talk Month

By Evan Scarpulla (he/him), 16

Some kids have their first sex education lesson at school; mine was at home. Growing up with a mom who is a sex educator, I was always provided comprehensive,…

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October 19, 2023
Let's Talk Month

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National Coming Out Day: My Story

By Kira Eng, 20

Did you know that October 11 is National Coming Out Day? A day to celebrate anyone who is LGBTQ+, it honors those who have already come out and those…

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October 11, 2023
LGBTQ | coming out | national coming out day

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Talking About Book Bans with Author Camryn Garrett

By Sherry Wang (she/her), 17

Reading has always been a great way for teens to better understand both themselves and the world. Unfortunately, many books are being banned—via removal…

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September 30, 2023
representation | Book bans | Camryn Garrett | reading

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We Need World Contraception Day

By Candace Pinto (she/her), 15

Every year on September 26th, we celebrate World Contraception Day (WCD), a global effort to bring awareness to a vital topic—access to contraceptives.…

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September 25, 2023
World Contraception Day | contraceptives

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Did You Know About Intersex Awareness Day?

By Isabella Pozo, 21

Intersex Awareness Day started over 25 years ago on October 26, 1996 in Boston. That day several intersex people and their supporters publicly protested…

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September 25, 2023
intersex | Intersex Awareness Day

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Why Bi Visibility Day Matters to Me

By Ruby Sayar (she/her), 15

September 23rd is the 24th anniversary of Bi Visibility Day (also known as Celebrate Bisexuality Day and Bisexual Pride Day). It’s an opportunity…

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September 23, 2023
bisexual | Bi Visibility Day

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Opill Is Here and It’s Over the Counter

By Sofia Garcia (she/her), 18

Often, the process of getting a birth control pill involves scheduling, attending and paying for an appointment with a doctor, getting a prescription…

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September 12, 2023
contraceptive | birth control pill | Opill | over the counter

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Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride With Music

By Leo Backes (he/him), 18

Pride Month is all about embracing who you are and feeling connected to your LGBTQ+ community. In general, music (often pop!) is a go-to source for…

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June 13, 2023
LGBTQ Pride | LGBTQ Music

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LGBTQ+ Teens and Mental Health: What Can Help

By Evan Scarpulla (he/him), 15

Unfortunately, LGBTQ+ teens often deal with stressors like discrimination and bullying, which can negatively impact their mental health. This includes…

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May 30, 2023
LGBTQ | mental health

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Masturbation Matters

By Casey Law (she/her), 16

Hey, hey, May is National Masturbation Month! This is a great opportunity to talk openly about masturbation. There is so much shame placed on exploring…

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May 18, 2023
masturbation | National Masturbation Month

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After Sexual Assault: Navigating Dating and Intimacy

By Siya Angras (she/her), 18

Experiencing sexual violence can be physically and emotionally tolling. You might feel isolated, ashamed or scared. Trusting someone else or being vulnerable…

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April 28, 2023
dating | sexual assault | sexual violence | intimacy

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No “Right” Way to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

By Jessica Romero Silver (they/them), 18

This year, I reached out to a couple of my close friends about spending Valentine’s Day together and indulging in all of the loveliness and corniness…

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February 10, 2023
friendship | Valentine's Day | Galentine's Day

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World AIDS Day 2022: What You Can Do

By Juliet Bou Mansour (she/her), 17

Since 1988, World AIDS Day (December 1st) has been recognized as a time to remember those lost to AIDS-related illnesses, support those currently living…

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December 1, 2022
HIV/AIDS | World AIDS Day

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Why the Trans Day of Remembrance Is So Important

By Samantha Gunton (she/her), 18

Not everyone realizes the significance of November 20th, but it’s the Transgender Day of Remembrance. This is an annual opportunity to remember and…

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November 19, 2022
ally | Trans Day of Remembrance

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Love for Heartstopper

By Sarah Solomon, 20

Season one of Netflix’s Heartstopper, which premiered in April 2022, earned lots of love for fictional couple Charlie and Nick. Based on Alice Oseman’s…

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October 13, 2022
LGBTQ History Month | Heartstopper

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BookTok’s Role in Bisexual Visibility

By Nidhi Ummettala (she/her), 17

With books that have gone viral, readers all over BookTok (a community of readers on TikTok) are celebrating bisexual representation. Bisexual Awareness…

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September 19, 2022
bisexuality | Bi Visibility Day | Bisexual Awareness week | BookTok

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