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Being in a relationship - especially a new one - is exciting! Whether your relationship is new or long-term, however, trust is a key factor. It can be difficult to trust your partner if you don't feel... Read More

By Bianca Pelletti and Inga Manticas, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte Peer Educators Heard of affirmative consent but not sure what it means? Check out our video to get the 101 on affirmative con... Read More

Did you know that February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month? Teen dating violence is more common than you may think - one in three teens will experience physical, sexual or emotional abuse by s... Read More

Sure, flowers and chocolates are nice. But nothing says, "I love you and I care about your health and future" quite like some shiny new condoms. Okay, maybe that's a bit of an exageration but the trut... Read More

You're probably VERY familiar with "The Pill" AKA the most common birth control method that is highly effective at preventing pregnancy if taken at the same time every day. There are two main categori... Read More

By Mia T., Planned Parenthood Mar Monte Peer Educator Yes I know, the IUD sounds painful. The IUD is a tiny T-shaped device that is put into your uterus. There are tons of articles online that disc... Read More

Love is (almost) in the air with Valentine's Day right around the corner. Whether or not you are in love, chances are you might be thinking about having sex - with someone new or with someone you've h... Read More

Regardless of your own sexuality, it's important to be aware of the different sexual and gender identities that your friends, family and community members may identify with. Being aware of how other p... Read More

It's not easy to know what to say to a friend who wants your advice on a topic as personal as pregnancy. Your best bet is to let her know you are there to listen and help connect her to available reso... Read More

If you could do something today that would prevent you from getting cancer down the road, would you? We're guessing your answer is YES! The good news is that there ARE some things you can do to protec... Read More