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What to Expect at Your STI Exam
So you’ve made your appointment to get tested for STI’s, and you’re nervous. No worries! It’s actually very easy to get tested. The most common things to get screened for are HIV, syphilis, chlamydia...
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Controversial Ballot Measure Passed Requiring Condoms in Porn
People in Los Angeles voted last week to pass a ballot measure mandating that condoms are used in adult films. Measure B, titled the Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry Act, requires condoms to be...
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HIV-Positive? Tips to Help You Talk to Your Partner About Your Status
A study has found that a “significant number” of teens who were born with HIV are not disclosing their status to their partners. For some, it was because they did not know their status, but others knew...
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Feronia Gift Guide 2012
It’s that time again! The Feronia Gift Guide is back to help you with stressful holiday shopping. You can still peek at last year’s gift guide, but I’ve wrangled up a few more things you and your...
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“Don’t Be That Guy”: Ad Campaign Gets Consent Right
Most anti-rape discussion frames the rape prevention as the victim’s responsibility. We’ve all heard that we’re not supposed to walk alone at night, not drink too much, don’t wear this or that, etc....
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Ever Heard of Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a medical condition where endometrial cells (cells from the lining of the uterus) implant outside the uterus. This can occur in many places in the body, most commonly the ovaries,...
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Safer Sex: Yeah, There’s an App for That
Having sex with a new partner always raises the risk of STI’s, and it’s not always comfortable talking about getting tested or whether you have potentially been exposed to something. However,...
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Free Birth Control for Girls in France
Next year, France is set to provide free birth control for girls aged 15 to 18. They will not need parental approval or notification, but it is not clear to me whether they will need a physical...
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Ever Heard of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is an imbalance of the sex hormones estrogen, progesterone, and androgen. It causes symptoms that are easily explained by other things and aren’t obviously linked, so...
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SANE: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, and How They Can Help You
After experiencing a sexual assault a hospital is often the first place the victim goes for help and medical services. Unfortunately, a hospital is not always well-equipped to provide services for a...
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Your Guide to Alternative Menstrual Products (Because Tampons and Pads Can Be...
(Today, we’re re-running one of our first posts – green alternatives to the tampons & pads you see on the typical grocery store shelf. There’s some great suggestions here!) Walk down a “feminine...
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