Pride Month Products: Representation or Rainbow Capitalism?

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

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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April 23, 2021
STD | STDs | herpes | sexually transmitted disease | sexually transmitted infection | STI | STIs | genital herpes | oral herpes

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Write for Sex, Etc

By Kira Eng, 18, and Melissa Liu, 17

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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February 12, 2021
birth control | condoms | safer sex | contraception | condom | female condom | internal condom

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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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