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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 […]
Adoption 104: The ups and downs of open adoption
Until quite recently, most adopted people didn’t know anything about their original family. Records were sealed and they were actually barred from having information. This was known as “closed” adoption. As a result of closed adoptions, many adopted children grew up with unanswered questions about their identity, sometimes for their entire lives. Today, people placing […]
Adoption 103: Choosing an adoptive family
After you’ve made the choice to explore placing your child for adoption , you have two more important choices to make: You’ll have to find a trustworthy adoption provider and choose an adoptive family. While choosing adoptive parents for your baby may feel like a huge decision, it’s also an opportunity to find the best […]
Adoption 101: How does adoption work?
If you’re facing an accidental pregnancy, parenting and abortion might feel like your only two options. Maybe you’ve heard of adoption, but have only seen the process on TV shows like Teen Mom or This Is Us . We’re here to tell you that adoption is an option which, like the other options, has its […]
Adoption 105: Healing after placing your child for adoption
Choosing adoption is one of the biggest decisions of your life. As you explore what adoption means , how to find the right adoption provider , how to find the right adoptive family , and how to navigate open adoption , it’s also important to learn about what to expect after placement, as it may […]
Beyond the medicine cabinet: Natural remedies for period pain
Period cramps can be a pain in the…abdomen, but sharing ways to ease symptoms is one of our favorite things to do. If you want to close the medicine cabinet and explore natural remedies, we have a few ideas you can try. Cut down on fat, sugar, salt, and caffeine. If you’re thinking, “But that’s […]
5 people get real about their sex-related anxieties
I get panic attacks. All in all, my anxiety doesn’t affect my daily life that dramatically, but it’s enough to warrant bi-weekly therapy sessions and the occasional prescription for Paxil in particularly difficult moments. It can also affect my interest (or lack thereof) in any kind of sexual interaction. I’ve found that if I’m going […]
How can I prevent Zika virus?
The best way to prevent Zika is to protect yourself from mosquitos and practice safer sex by using condoms consistently for all kinds of sexual contact. Zika is also another great reason to use birth control carefully and consistently if you’re not trying to get pregnant. original post
Where did the Zika virus come from?
Zika virus was first identified in Uganda . Over the next 50 years there were occasional documented cases in other countries in Africa and Asia. In recent years, the virus has also appeared in Samoa, Cape Verde, Puerto Rico, and lots of other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Also in the last few […]
