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The V-word. No, not that V-word. Valentine’s Day – it means something different for everyone, whether you’re in a long-distance relationship, a new relationship, happily single, or recently broke up with a partner. Celebrating this year may be tough because it’s hard to feel connected when you’re not able to be physical due to social […]

What is World AIDS Day? An estimated 38 million people worldwide are living with HIV or AIDS. In the United States, approximately 1.2 million people are living with HIV and about 14 percent of those (1 in 7 people) don’t know it. HIV is more common in certain populations, including ethnic minorities, racial minorities, gay […]

  Are you thinking about having sex with your partner? If sex is crossing your mind, it’s time to talk to them about preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Getting tested and having safe sex are the best ways to prevent STIs. This topic may feel nerve racking or […]

Making regular appointments with your healthcare provider to talk about your reproductive and sexual health is important. Taking the time to speak with a provider helps you stay informed about your reproductive and sexual health options, which keeps you happy, healthy and in control of your life. Choosing a healthcare provider you feel comfortable with […]

Every year, approximately 850,000 people in the United States are affected by natural disasters. That number does not include people affected by man-made disasters, country-wide or world-wide diseases.  We are in the middle of a world-wide pandemic that has affected millions of people in the United States alone. Did you know the COVID-19 pandemic can […]

If you are sexually active and don’t want to get pregnant (or get your partner pregnant), you may want to think about contraception, also known as birth control. Birth control can help prevent unintended pregnancy, but there are so many options. How do you know which method is right for you?  Below is a birth […]