Every summer, after trading sweaters for swimsuits, many young people find themselves struggling with body image. Throughout middle and most of high school, I too felt insecure about my body. Looking back, I understand where my negative view came from.…
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As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on, we have undoubtedly been presented with some challenges. We’ve been directed to practice social distancing and self-quarantining to prevent the spread of the virus. Staying cooped up in your house may make you…
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Good news: Menstrual cups are safe to use and just as effective as other menstrual products, according to an analysis from The Lancet Public Health journal. Menstrual cups are reusable alternatives to pads and tampons made of silicone, latex or rubber.…
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January 22 marks the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. When I was born, it had been decades since Roe v. Wade had established that legal access to abortion in the U.S. falls under a person’s constitutional right to privacy. […]
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Not only did January 1, 2020 mark a new year, but also a whole new decade. It’s a good time to leave some trends in the past: athleisure wear, putting your relationship status in your Instagram bio and so-called “virginity […]
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Recently, 17-year-old Alaska high school swim champion, Breckynn Willis, won a 100-meter freestyle race, something common for the teen. What was uncommon, however, was her immediate disqualification. A referee accused Breckynn of violating the sport’s…
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Could summer have gone by any quicker? Yep, it’s time to go back to school, and we all know what that means: shopping for books and clothes, signing up for courses and making sure that all of the boxes are […]
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“New name, same game: SHAME.” That’s just one of the rallying cries for the #SRAisAbstinenceOnly campaign, which is challenging funding and support for sexual risk avoidance (SRA) programs. SRA is a new name for an old concept: abstinence-only…
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