Last month, I was tested for HIV for the first time ever. Sex, Etc. is constantly encouraging people to get tested, and with HIV Testing Day coming up on Sunday, June 27th, I thought it would be a great time […]
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When you learn that they like warm places and come in big groups, pubic lice, or “crabs,” don’t sound that bad. For a sexually transmitted disease (STD), they’re not too dangerous and far from fatal. So, why talk about these […]
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Scary fact: Half of the HIV and AIDS infections in the world occur in people under the age of 25. That means people like YOU and ME. Scarier fact: As a teen, there are very few HIV/AIDS organizations that cater […]
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“In the African–American community, HIV is a topic that isn’t discussed,” says Christopher Barnhill, a 19-year-old, majoring in business administration at Everest College in Washington, D.C. At age 16, Chris wasn’t interested in being…
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A lot has changed since the first publication of Sex, Etc. 25 years ago. One thing that hasn’t changed, however, is accurate information in Sex, Etc. about sexual health issues, including sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like human immunodeficiency…
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What did you learn about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in sex ed class? If you’re like many teens, the answer may unfortunately be “not much.” Sex education classes often cover some material about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including…
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While pregnancy rates amongst U.S. teens are at a low, rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) for teens have been on the rise. Fewer unplanned pregnancies are great, but it’s important to also take the proper steps to reduce the […]
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Young people in the U.S. today were not around a few decades ago to see the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic at its peak. Since then, there have been advances in the prevention and treatment of HIV.…
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When I was in fifth grade, my mom would drive my little sister to gymnastics class, and for the next hour, we would sit in her parked car as we read the book Sex, Puberty, and All That Stuff. At […]
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In this crazy political climate, a lot of young people want to do something more about the issues that affect us and our futures. But we don’t always know how. Take me, for example. While I have experience with other […]
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Visiting your doctor or other health care provider is a large part of taking care of yourself. Your relationship with your doctor can be incredibly valuable in making sure you are safe, healthy and informed about your body. However, sexual […]
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I was a sophomore in high school and had been dating my boyfriend for four months; I thought I was in love. I had always said I was going to wait until marriage to have sex. I didn’t necessarily think […]
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I’ve been advocating for sexuality education and being safe when it comes to sex for about three years now. The thing is, I didn’t follow my own advice in one area—getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). STDs can be […]
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There are so many misconceptions about HIV/AIDS in our communities, and we as young people are paying the price for not being educated. As an HIV-positive young man, I try to make a difference by making sure people are informed […]
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“We just wanted to let you know that your test results came back positive.” I could not believe what I was hearing. The nurse’s voice on the other end of the phone line was friendly, but distant, and I found […]
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“I’m sorry, your test results came back positive. You’ve been infected with the HIV virus.” These words are spoken to several hundred teenagers every year. One is Lawrence from Missouri, now 21. He became sexually active when he turned 17.…
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