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Getting covered 101: How to get health insurance during open enrollment
UPDATE: President Biden has opened the enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for 2022. You can now enroll in one of these plans until January 15, 2022, at healthcare.gov . Some states have their own open enrollment periods and websites for signing up. Check to see if your state does . […]
Why NOT to buy a short-term insurance plan
There’s been a lot of talk about the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA, also sometimes called Obamacare). The fact is that the ACA is still in effect and that open enrollment is November 1st to December 15th this year (unless you’re in one of these 13 states with their own open enrollment periods […]
Do I have to get all three HPV vaccine shots?
If you get the vaccine between the ages of 9 and 14, you only need two doses (delivered as two shots), as long as you get them less than 6 months apart. If you get the doses more than 6 months apart, you’ll need a third dose. If you get the vaccine when you’re 15 […]
HPV vaccination now available up to age 45
ICYMI: The FDA expanded their approval for the HPV vaccine to include people aged 27 to 45. This means that everyone between the ages of 9 and 45 can get vaccinated against HPV. Here’s what you need to know: Why vaccinate for HPV? HPV stands for human papillomavirus, a group of more than 150 strains […]
How to make friends with your vulva
It’s not exactly news that we are constantly bombarded with images of what we “should” look like, whether in the form of clothing and makeup ads or our own friends’ highlight reels on Instagram. Though we’re probably not seeing photos of models flaunting “perfect vulvas” on Instagram or ads selling us $100 overnight vulva serums, […]
When something’s up down there
Maybe it starts with a little itch, a whiff of something unusual, or a new color or consistency to your vaginal discharge. Maybe you notice a bump, or maybe it burns when you pee. And suddenly you get that sinking feeling, you know the one. The one that says “get thee to a doctor.” Much […]
3 people talk about their decision to use PrEP
Whether through social media feeds, text messages, or old school conversations, most of us love hearing real stories from people just like us. So it’s no surprise that Tay, Cordero, and Sam—three people from different parts of the U.S.—all learned about HIV and PrEP ( Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis ) through friends and family. And now they’re […]
Let’s talk about (safer) sex
Having a conversation with your partner about safer sex can be intimidating for a lot of people. Safer sex is a general term that is used to describe all of the ways partners can choose to prevent the transmission and acquisition of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), but when thinking about bringing up safer […]
Is PrEP right for you?
Thanks to major scientific advances, HIV is more preventable than ever. But even with all of the available options, people between the ages of 13 and 24 accounted for about 22% of all new HIV cases in the United States in 2015. If you’re sexually active, it’s more important than ever to stay informed about […]
Adoption 102: Who can help you explore an adoption plan?
There’s a lot to consider when thinking about placing your baby for adoption . The good news is you don’t have to do it alone. Adoption is an industry, and there are thousands—maybe tens of thousands—of professionals and organizations working with expectant parents considering adoption. Google “place my baby for adoption,” and the first results […]
