Abstinence pledges do way more harm than good. They instill a sense of shame in individuals if they failed to live up to certain expectation. If a kid is going to abstain from sex of their own free will, they don’t need a ring to prove it. Nor do they need to make a vow to their parents.
My husband shared a Scientific American article with me. (We have a "thing" for science-based reading - it entertains us.) However, this article, in particular, surprised even me! The author, ...
Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a report written by Dr. Mary Ott and Dr. Gina Sucato and the COMMITTEE ON ADOLESCENCE indicating intrauterine devices (IUD’s) and implants ...
If any of you enjoy a little mental zombie time by scrolling through Facebook, chances are you came across a recent Upworthy post written by Matt Orr via The Huffington ...
Womenshealth.gov - National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day March 10. March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The Office of Women’s Health is the government agency ...
Paris has it figured out! Condom vending machines on the street. Condoms. Rubbers. Raincoats. Sheaths. Love Gloves. Prophylactics. Wetsuits. Willie Warmers. Condoms. Despite all the fun, slang terms ...
Did you find the hidden words in the title? Fortunately, it’s not a hidden secret. There are ways to REDUCE the risk and PREVENT HPV. We know that HPV is ...
HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) sure has been in the news a lot lately. It seems to be the new STI “buzzword”, at least from my perspective. I get some sort ...
In Illinois this summer, Governor Quinn signed a law that requires schools in Illinois to teach sexual education with scientifically- and medically-accurate information that is age-appropriate. This law takes effect ...
I just want to discuss this STI very briefly so you are aware of it. And by STI I mean it CAN be caused by sexual activity, but not necessarily. ...
