Hey! When’s the last time you thought about condoms? Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis have unfortunately been on the rise in teens and young adults. And one of the best ways to prevent STIs? Condoms. Did…
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Gender stereotypes are everywhere. Sometimes, they show up in obvious ways, like when parents-to-be have gender reveal parties and then use that to determine how they’ll decorate the nursery and what baby clothes they’ll buy. Sometimes, they show…
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Sex, Etc. wouldn’t be Sex, Etc. without the teen writers who create clear, accessible content geared toward other teens. Many of these teen staff members continue pursuing advocacy in their professional lives. I recently got the opportunity to speak…
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One of life’s most significant relationships is often overlooked: your relationship with yourself. “Somebody’s relationship with themselves is incredibly nuanced,” says Lucy (she/her), 14, of Portland, OR. “I’ve always found it hard to…
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You may have learned facts about HIV/AIDS in your health class. In my sex ed experience, we discussed it, but only symptoms and statistics. Not once did we talk about the realities of living with HIV or AIDS, or the […]
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In my experience, hearing about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also commonly referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), meant either warnings about health problems associated with them or graphic pictures. School and media, like…
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Content Warning: In this story, traumatic experiences will be shared that may elicit strong emotions. As you read, be aware and conscious of your feelings, and take a break at any time. My former partner and I met when I […]
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Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, access to reproductive health care in the U.S. has changed drastically. But 27-year-old medical student and former Sex, Etc. writer Sarah McNeilly is working toward not only reversing these changes but fixing inequities…
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