Condoms. Perhaps the most well-known form of birth control and the only form of protection against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) besides dental dams, they are key when it comes to having safer sex. But for some teens, purchasing condoms isn’t…
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There is stigma attached to getting tested for sexually transmitted disease (STDs) that tends to steer many people, especially teenagers, away from visiting the clinic. Some of the questions running through a frightened person’s head may range from…
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Another year, another resolution list! But unlike last year’s resolutions, I plan on keeping these! They all involve improving my (and my friends’) sexual health and knowledge about sexuality. So, in no particular order, here are my three sex ed…
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As a teenager, we are confronted with fears everyday—asking someone out, trying out for a sports team or even getting tested for HIV. Face Your Fears examines these fears and empowers teens to take charge, specifically when it comes to […]
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Many teens are nervous about going to the clinic and feel they might be judged for using available reproductive health services. Others just don’t know when or where to go. Typically, teens only go when there is something “wrong,” which only…
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Hormonal birth control, like the Pill or the Patch, can be an expensive precaution to take. Teenage girls and adult women around the country pay $160 to $600 per year for hormonal contraception. This is money that could be spent […]
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Anyone who has ever taken a sex ed class has heard about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including the lowdown on how you can catch them, how to prevent them and how to treatment them. Information on STDs is important for […]
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