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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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Talking About Let’s Talk Month

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National Coming Out Day: My Story

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We Need World Contraception Day

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Did You Know About Intersex Awareness Day?

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