Last month, I was tested for HIV for the first time ever. Sex, Etc. is constantly encouraging people to get tested, and with HIV Testing Day coming up on Sunday, June 27th, I thought it would be a great time […]
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When you learn that they like warm places and come in big groups, pubic lice, or “crabs,” don’t sound that bad. For a sexually transmitted disease (STD), they’re not too dangerous and far from fatal. So, why talk about these […]
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Scary fact: Half of the HIV and AIDS infections in the world occur in people under the age of 25. That means people like YOU and ME. Scarier fact: As a teen, there are very few HIV/AIDS organizations that cater […]
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“In the African–American community, HIV is a topic that isn’t discussed,” says Christopher Barnhill, a 19-year-old, majoring in business administration at Everest College in Washington, D.C. At age 16, Chris wasn’t interested in being…
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By now, you’ve probably seen those “One Less” commercials that are all over TV. They feature girls and women doing everyday things while talking about human papillomavirus (HPV) and Gardasil, the new vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug…
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While pregnancy rates amongst U.S. teens are at a low, rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) for teens have been on the rise. Fewer unplanned pregnancies are great, but it’s important to also take the proper steps to reduce the […]
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In this crazy political climate, a lot of young people want to do something more about the issues that affect us and our futures. But we don’t always know how. Take me, for example. While I have experience with other […]
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Visiting your doctor or other health care provider is a large part of taking care of yourself. Your relationship with your doctor can be incredibly valuable in making sure you are safe, healthy and informed about your body. However, sexual […]
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