Category Archives: Sexuality & Health

So Gay? No Way!

Thursday, March 29th, 2012

I heard it again last weekend on the street while I was enjoying the unseasonable sunshine: one teenager said to another “that’s so gay!” I thought people were moving beyond this! We have made a lot of progress in the … Keep reading →

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Gumbo Pot, Bing Bong, and Chickadees

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

Does anyone out there watch “New Girl” on Fox? Last weeks episode “Naked” had the characters spouting some of the funniest euphemisms for male and female genitalia I’ve ever heard. (If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly suggest watching.) … Keep reading →

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I Want Birth Control, and I Want It Now!

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

Guys, it’s time to step up to the plate. For too long, women have been forced to bear the brunt of what should be a shared responsibility. For too long, women have had to take precautionary measures including popping pills, getting shots, … Keep reading →

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Emergency Contraception: Myths vs Truths

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

Emergency contraception (EC) is a backup form of birth control for females. It can be used after unprotected sex, if a condom ripped or slipped off during intercourse, or if a woman forgot to take her birth control pill. Here … Keep reading →

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Maria Talks and We Like It!

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Recently I’ve been hearing a lot of talk about the website mariatalks. It’s a website for teens that discusses sex, birth control, and other related topics. Some people have said that the language used on the site isn’t exactly teen-friendly, and some of the … Keep reading →

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Texting & Dating

Monday, February 21st, 2011

So many things in our world are changing due to technological advancements. Paper mail has now become a novelty – a hobby for some. Even books are digital now! As far as advancements that have changed the way people communicate, … Keep reading →

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Condoms In School

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

So as I was walking to the train on my way to school one morning, I grabbed a Metro Daily Newspaper. As I was reading, I came across an article about the debate regarding whether or not condoms should be … Keep reading →

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Parents and Teens – Having “The Talk”

Monday, November 15th, 2010

I just read Children’s Hospital Dr. Claire McCarthy’s Thrive blog about parents talking to teens about sex – oral sex in particular. I’m quite unsure about how I feel about it. I’m 20 years old, and the truth is that … Keep reading →

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Wearing Purple

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

A couple of days ago I received a Facebook event invitation to wear purple on October 20, 2010, in memory of the six recent suicides linked to gay abuse. As some of you may know, purple represents the spirit on … Keep reading →

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Purple! Purple! Everywhere!

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

I know you must have seen some of your classmates wearing the color purple yesterday and wondered why. October 20th, 2010 was “Spirit Day”, a day to remember six young men who took their lives because they were reportedly bullied … Keep reading →

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