HIV

By Nossin, TeenSource Peer Educator A lot of teens think that they won’t catch a sexually transmitted disease (STD). But did you know that 1 in 2 sexually active people will get an STD by the age o... Read More

Hookup Tip by Jessica and Kristina There are many different types of STDs and unfortunately, most can be difficult to diagnose on your own (even with the internet!) because they don’t show symptoms... Read More

Thankfully, all STDs are treatable and many are curable. The best way to always stay safe is to know your status and to not be afraid to ask your partner’s status too. So GYT- Get Yourself Tested! ... Read More

Whether you are a guy or a girl, anal sex can feel good to some people. However, it is very important to understand how to have anal sex safely! First of all, it is true that anal sex is less risky... Read More

HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.  People who have HIV often don’t know they have it because they may not have serious signs or symptoms for many years.  Even if a person with HIV doesn’t k... Read More

“Is anal sex ‘safe sex’?” No! Some teens think of anal sex as ‘safe sex’ because you are less likely to get pregnant than with vaginal sex.  The truth is that STDs can easily be passed duri... Read More

HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.  You can’t tell who has HIV just by looking at them.  If you’ve had unprotected sex with someone, it’s important to get tested for HIV.  This is becau... Read More

The only way you can be sure you don’t have HIV is to get tested. Getting tested may seem scary, but not knowing your status is scarier! Over 1.1 million people in the United States are living with... Read More

  Every six months, without fail, I like to get tested for STD’s. Well, that is not quite accurate; I go to get tested, though my enjoyment of the experience can vary.   Everything ... Read More

Having anal sex instead of vaginal sex will not stop you from catching or spreading STDs. You certainly can get an STD if you have anal sex with someone who has an infection, even if you can't tell th... Read More