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By Marissa After experiencing the highs of a healthy relationship and the lows of an unhealthy relationship, I felt that I had seen the happiness that relationships can bring, as well as the sadnes... Read More

Believe it or not, if you’re a teen in California, you can actually be excused from school to visit your local health clinic to access sexual and reproductive health services. You can do all this WITH... Read More

Season 3 of East Los High, a popular television series that deals with the experiences of teens in a fictional inner city high school in East Los Angeles, California, just came out on Hulu. If you're ... Read More

By Marissa Nobody looks forward to the end of summer. It signals the beginning of the school year and the end of fun times spent in the summer sun. But, the end of summer can be a great time to tie... Read More

By Marissa Summer romances – they’re fun, carefree, and spontaneous. If you happen to be a part of one, you may be feeling on top of the world. Without anything like school, sports, and s... Read More

By Marissa After I got out of my previous unhealthy relationship, I felt emotionally drained. I really wanted to take some time to myself, reflect on how that relationship affected me, and just be ... Read More

By Marissa HIV, which stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is the virus that can lead to AIDS. This virus is particularly dangerous because unlike other viruses, the human body cannot get rid o... Read More

My first real relationship didn’t exactly start out real. In fact, it started off pretty casual. Neither of us was particularly interested in settling down in a relationship, nor were we ready. Eventu... Read More

By Marissa  Relationships are a HUGE part of our lives, and I'm not just talking about romantic relationships. All types of relationships (friendships, family bonds, romantic, etc.) ... Read More

By Marissa As midsummer temperatures rise and the sun stays out for what seems like the whole day, I know I’m not alone when I say that all I want to do is relax in the sun. Absorbing the sun’s ray... Read More