In appreciation of World AIDS Day, I urge readers to become educated about HIV/AIDS. Becoming educated about HIV/AIDS will increase understanding of the virus. Understanding the prevention, spread, and treatment ...
What do these birth control methods have in common?? All are forms of “girl” contraception. Some use hormones, some act as a barrier, some make the sperm-journey to the fallopian ...
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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 ...
(Photo Courtesy of Whisper and Huff Post – see link below) My hope as an educator and ally is if you know a young person (or an old person!) in ...
Young people who identify as LGBTQ are much more likely to experience bullying and cyberbullying. Bullying….something we hope our children don’t experience – or instigate. Even if they do ...
Society tends to place a greater eye on female victimization when it comes to rape and sexual assault. I get that. It’s pretty scary to think about the physical strength ...
Photos Courtesy: Jennifer Cook Comprehensive sexual health education (CSE) is not merely about condoms and STIs. CSE encompasses issues such as decision-making, domestic violence, and healthy relationships. These topics ...
We know it happens. It happens all the time. Women. Children. Men. Wealthy. Poor. Highly-educated. Illiterate. Religious. Atheist. Gay. Straight. Black. White. Every shade in between. Doesn’t matter. ...
