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It’s STD Awareness Month: Know Your Rights

Did you know that 50% of sexually active teens will get a sexually transmitted disease (STD) before they turn 25? STDs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HPV are VERY common and can often show no symptoms at all . Without protection, you can get...Read more »
Post date :  
4/3/2019
Author :  
Emily Wasson

How will you be celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility?!

Every year on March 31 , we celebrate trans individuals and acknowledge the progress and accomplishments they have made for the trans and gender non-conforming (GNC) communities. While it’s important to recognize the hardships that trans people...Read more »
Post date :  
3/27/2019
Author :  
Emily Wasson

Balance for Better!

March is Women’s History Month ! According to the official website , this year’s theme is #BalanceforBetter! The goal is to put gender aside and endorse a future where both women and men (and gender non-binary, gender queer, and people who identify...Read more »
Post date :  
3/20/2019
Author :  
Emily Wasson

Confused about the news? TeenSource has the answers!

There’s been a lot of talk lately about birth control, family planning, “gag rules,” Title X (pronounced title ten), and HIV in the news. All of this information can be confusing but TeenSource has the answers! Can I Visit a Clinic? YES! You can...Read more »
Post date :  
3/13/2019
Author :  
Emily Wasson

Are You Getting Comprehensive Sex Ed?

Some schools offer great sex ed and others are missing the mark but for the last three years, the law has required comprehensive sex ed. Since 2016, the California Healthy Youth Act (also known as CHYA or “Chaya”) requires public schools to teach...Read more »
Post date :  
3/6/2019
Author :  
Emily Wasson

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