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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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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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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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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Imagine it: you’re in the moment. Everything is perfect, from the chill beats playing in the background to the soothing colors of the LED lights hanging on your bedroom wall. But along with your excitement, there’s a question on your […]
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While the number of people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has gone down in the past couple of decades, there are still plenty of people diagnosed every year, including teens and young adults. We don’t often get to hear their […]
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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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Nadya Okamoto is a 20-year-old junior at Harvard University. She is the Founder and Executive Director of PERIOD (period.org), one of the fastest growing, youth-run women’s health nonprofit organizations in the United States. Since she co-founded…
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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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Sex, Etc. has provided teens honest and inclusive sexual health information since it started in 1994. Our readers represent all sorts of backgrounds and identities, and for some, it might be the only place they can see themselves reflected and […]
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Teens (including me) are often thinking about the timing of things. Usually, it’s a good idea to take our time when making decisions and be sure about them before diving in headfirst. When it comes to sexuality and relationships, this […]
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Born HIV positive, twenty-two-year-old Muluba Habanyama is determined to make a difference and debunk myths about HIV. She says she has “always actively participated in some form of volunteering” and has been involved with Canadian organizations…
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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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Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are not something people talk about very often. Even as a staff writer for Sex, Etc., I find it difficult to bring up STDs. It’s easier for me to talk about the health or medical aspects […]
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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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