Statistics on STIs — Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis
There were 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis reported in the United States in 2022. Rates of gonorrhea and chlamydia remain high, and rates of syphilis have gone up an alarming 80% since 2018.
Consent must be given voluntarily and continuously with enthusiasm
Consent is an agreement that is willfully given without any external pressure or factors. In order for someone to consent to sexual activity participants must continuously communicate—before, during, and after sexual activity
What do healthy relationships look like?
Healthy Relationships Good relationships are fun and make you feel good about yourself. The relationships that you make in your youth years will be a special part of your life and will teach you some of the most important lessons about who you are. Truly good relationships take time and energy to develop. All relationships […]
What is sexual health —what it is and how to take care of yours
Understanding Sexual health Sexual health is the ability to embrace and enjoy our sexuality throughout our lives. It is an important part of our physical and emotional health. Being sexually healthy means: Understanding that sexuality is a natural part of life and involves more than sexual behavior. Recognizing and respecting the sexual rights we all […]
Love vs. sex —love and sex are not the same
Love and sex are NOT the same thing. Love is an emotion or a feeling. Sex, on the other hand, is a biological event.
How to communicate in a relationship
How to communicate in a relationship Talking openly makes relationships more fun and satisfying; especially when you both communicate about each other’s needs for physical, emotional, mental and sexual health. You can’t expect a partner to know what you want and need unless you tell them. The simple fact is that none of us is […]
Talking to your parents about sex (yes, your parents)
Talking to your parents About sex You probably think that talking to your parents about sex is impossible. But lots of teens do—in fact 86% of teens reported talking with both parents and extended family about sex. Why? It’s a fact that teens who talk with their parents about sex are less likely to become […]
Talking to your health care provider and getting the sexual health care you need
talking to a provider About sexual health care For many people, talking to a health care provider (be it a doctor, nurse, physician’s assistant, or whoever you see about your health) about your sexual health can be intimidating. You might feel embarrassed about the questions that you have; you might not want to admit to […]
Your Safer Sex Toolbox — It’s more than just condoms
Being sexual with someone carries risks—risk of rejection, of unintended pregnancy, of contracting an STI, or even a simple cold. But being sexual also provides physical, emotional and spiritual benefits.
What are scabies?
Scabies is similar to pubic lice, but the bugs are too small to be seen. The bugs dig under the skin. A health care provider can tell if you have scabies by looking at the burrows (often in a zigzag or “S” pattern) or rash.
