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It's almost Women's Equality Day! Whatever your gender, you have equal rights to get confidential health services without your parents' consent.

Women's Equality Day is coming up on August 26th. The day celebrates the anniversary of the passing of the 19th ammendement, when women were given the right to vote back in 1920. We have come so... Read More

Post date: 8/24/16

Been there, done that: Words of wisdom from someone who ditched peer pressure

By Joe Here is our last video on peer pressure, ending off with Shian (see the previous video here). Shian is a recent graduate of high school who walked the very same walk as you all when it came ... Read More

Post date: 8/22/16

Summer is coming to an end. Enjoy the last summer party, but don't forget- a drunk person can't legally give consent

If you’re anything like me, you’re horribly sad that the last BBQ and party has arrived...which means school is starting up again on Monday. Ughhh, I don’t want summer to end and chances are you don't... Read More

Post date: 8/17/16

How to avoid peer pressure when you're starting high school

By Joe Next up in the Peer Pressure Video series is Michael. A 14 year old freshman with an extraordinary shoe game who is entering High School. He understands that the battle to fight against peer... Read More

Post date: 8/15/16

Before You Go Back to School, Protect Yourself!

By Joe This post is part of the Office on Women’s Health’s Know The Facts First campaign’s Back-to-School Blog Relay which will run from August 8 – 12, 2016. Follow the relay for STD and STD preven... Read More

Post date: 8/12/16

You can protect yourself from HPV with a vaccine!

What is HPV? There are over 150 different types of Human Papillomavirus (HPV), but only a few of those cause genital warts. Other types of HPV can cause cervical cancer. ... Read More

Post date: 8/10/16

Feeling Pressured to Have Sex (Or Say You Are?) Read this!

By Joe Hi everyone! As I mentioned, this summer I will be sharing a video blog series on peer pressure. First up will be a discussion on sex. We are all having it or at least talking about it with ... Read More

Post date: 8/8/16

Mid-summer blues with nothing to do? Peer pressure can be hard to avoid, but trusting your gut is always a smart choice

Not sure if something is the right thing to do? Trust your gut! Your instincts rarely steer you wrong. If you have a feeling in your stomach that something isn't right, you should probably avoid whate... Read More

Post date: 8/3/16

Happy HumpDay and National Hepatitis Day! Did you know Hep B is sexually transmitted, but totally preventable?

There are 5 types of Hepatitis (A, B, C, D, E) but Hepatitis B is the only sexually transmitted Hepatitis. It is an infection caused by a virus and it infects the liver. Who has it? About&... Read More

Post date: 7/27/16

Next Stop on the Poké Train? STD Knowledge!

By Joe Is this new fascinating phenomenon of Pokémon Go taking control of your life? Is every minute of the day being controlled or dictated through the drastic loops of Pokémon? Well, you’re not a... Read More

Post date: 7/20/16

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