Most of us are constantly on our phones. Whether we are checking our texts or our many social media platforms, it seems that we always have our phones in our hands. Well, the brilliant minds at YTH (Youth, Tech, Health) […]
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Condoms are an important part of practicing safer sex, but sometimes, some people see them as more of a hassle than a necessity. In turn, not using condoms can lead to the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV. […]
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Scientists have created a potential vaccine for HIV that may one day prevent the spread of the disease. This vaccine helps muscles make proteins that block HIV from taking hold in the body and the immune system does the rest […]
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Every December 1st is World AIDS Day—a day focused on raising awareness of and ending the pandemic caused by the spread of HIV or human immunodeficiency virus. HIV weakens your immune system, making you more vulnerable to diseases and infections.…
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In a world of smart phones and Wi-Fi, it’s hard to believe that there is currently no way to protect yourself from both sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and pregnancy other than using condoms correctly and consistently when having vaginal sex.…
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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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Every year, tens of thousands of Americans are diagnosed with HIV. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a staggering one out of four people who are diagnosed with HIV are between the ages of 13 and […]
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Need some help sharing your STD status with your partner? The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is promoting Qpid.me, a website and free smart phone app—coming soon—that allows you to find a health center and share STD test results […]
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