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Natalie Treacy's blog

Advice from Natalie, our College blogger!

Hey ladies! This is your freshwoman college student reporting to you with some advice that I've learned this first semester at college. First, it's always nice to start your day with a smile on your face. When you wake up, look at yourself in the mirror with the biggest grin you can. Remember that you are beautiful exactly how you are, and you don't need to let anything define you or your beauty. Second, since we're all beautiful and probably have a cutie or two "checking us out," it's important to watch out for your surroundings. 1 in 4 women in college experience sexual assault.

Off to College: Our Teen Blogger Takes Sex Ed from High School to College!

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The Hookup: Weekly Sexual Health Info from a Text Message!

Hey! Have ya'll heard about getting "The Hookup" yet? If you haven't, you're surely missin' out! By simply texting "hookup" to 365247, you can get hot news on sex information and life advice!

When I first heard about "The Hookup," I was a little shaky about texting it because I thought it would be a big charge. After reading a little more and finding out it was the same price as sending regular text message to a friend, I felt more at ease. Now I get a weekly update on sex info and life advice, right on my phone!

Buying Condoms? Easy as Pie! Part 2

Step by step instructions on how to buy condoms at the store:

  1. Go to the store.
  2. Pick the condoms you want - check the expiration date and box for damages.
  3. Go up to counter.
  4. Make purchase.
  5. Take home and store at room temperature place (eg. sock drawer).

No need to be embarrassed about the cashier either. Trust me, they're not going to mention anything about your purchase. It's none of their business anyways, right?

Step by step instructions on how to get condoms at a clinic:

Buying Condoms? Easy as Pie! Part 1

What exactly is a condom you ask? Great question and the answer could save your life. A condom is a barrier method and protects you from sexually-transmitted diseases. Did you know that condoms are the ONLY form of protection that can both help to stop the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases and prevent pregnancy? This is why it's important to use them. And here your parents had you thinking it was an "adult" water balloon.

How to Find a Clinic

Whether or not you want to go to a clinic to get condoms, birth control, Plan B, tested for STD'S, pregnancy tested, receive information on sex education or sexuality, abortion services, or for any other health care services, it should all be easy. Plus, because you're a teen, you'll hopefully be able to get services at low or no cost.

What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like?

by Natalie Treacy, aged 16

To me, a healthy relationship isn’t just something that you see in the movies, but something that you should want to be in. You shouldn’t be in a relationship just because somebody wants to be with you, but because you want to be with that person too.

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