Half of all new STI infections occur in young people, aged 15-25 (CDC, 2020). This accounts for about 10 million young people will contract an STI each year. There are a lot of reasons that STIs are common among young people.
The Story of the Mountains- Being Queer in Appalachia
Appalachia overall is an amazing place. It is full of culture, beautiful landscapes, and generations of stories. However, Appalachia seems to be very set in its old ways, which isn't always a great thing for folks who reside here. One of several groups of folks that are discriminated against are the folks of the LGBT community.
Reproductive Health Connections
Most of the time when someone hears that they have a skeletal issue, they don't think about how that might relate to reproductive health. But, after being diagnosed with scoliosis at age ten, I began to realize how closely linked reproductive health is to orthopedics, or the musculo-skeletal system.
My Birth Control Story
A common misconception is that birth control pills are only used to prevent pregnancy. However, hormonal birth control methods have many other benefits. In addition to preventing pregnancy, birth control pills can be used for regulating periods, easing painful cramps, controlling acne, and treating medical conditions such as PCOS.
Sex Education Being LGBTQ Inclusive
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How We're Responding to COVID-19
We recognize that health and safety are everyone’s top concern right now. Unfortunately, we also know that a pandemic like this one can have serious implications for reproductive health specifically. In response to this public health emergency, we want to ensure that you are as safe and prepared as possible during this time.