Category Archives: STDs
April is National STD Awareness Month, an annual observance to call attention to the impact of sexually transmitted diseases and to promote STD testing across the United States. You may not think you’re affected by STDs but we all are … Continue reading
February 14th is right around the corner. And you know what that means! It’s Valentine’s Day — an occasion to celebrate love and lovers. Bring out the flowers, the chocolates and the condoms. Why condoms?
After writing last week’s blog post about Sarah, my new teen pregnancy prevention hero, I realized that our readers might not be familiar with the term “evidence-based” as it relates to sexuality education. I thought I’d write an explanation. But … Continue reading
I just read a wonderful article about teen sexual health, written by former U.S. Surgeon General, Jocelyn Elders. In the piece, Dr. Elders discusses adolescent development and makes a case for universal access to contraceptive care for teens and age-appropriate, comprehensive sexuality education for children of all ages. Continue reading
