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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Last month the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first pill designed to inhibit the transmission of HIV. When compared to a placebo, the pill, which is called Truvada and taken once a day, was found to reduce the […]
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Have you had unprotected sex with your partner, multiple partners or anonymous partners? Have you injected drugs or steroids or shared needles or syringes with others? Have you had unprotected sex with someone who could answer yes to any of […]
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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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A new gel developed to help fight HIV infection is even more effective at reducing the risk of herpes transmission, according to a study published online late last year. The gel’s active ingredient is tenofovir, a well-known drug used to […]
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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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