For The Ladies

Life is not all about make-up, hair, and clothes when you’re a young woman on a mission. You have places to go, friends to meet, and goals to accomplish. Life is full of mysteries, so, where do you go to get answers about your body, and monthly cycle? What about relationships, and friendships? Do you…

A Guy’s Guide to Sexual Health

The Sex Talk Pretty much everything you would want to know about anatomy, reproduction, pregnancy, contraceptives, sexuality, and consent in a funny, laugh out loud way. A guy’s guide to better birth control So, you don’t know jack about birth control? No worries man, Bedsider has your back! Click the link to watch hilarious videos…

LGBTQ

Maturing through your teenage years is an adventure, but what happens when you find yourself questioning your sexual orientation, or you have conflicting feelings about your gender identity. Studies indicate individuals within the LGBTQ youth community face several life altering hurdles including: surviving family rejection, peer harassment, heightened HIV and STD risks, and increased rates…

Friendship, Dating, & Teen Violence

Communication, Pregnancy, STDs, Consent, Dating, Abstinence, Sex Friendships, Birth control, Parents, Violence, and Education. Answers, all packaged into one place. Visit stayteen.org Understanding Teen Dating Violence Define, educate, prevent, and protect; four of the most important teen dating buzz words needed to end the violence. Become empowered, learn about teen dating violence and strategies for…

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Unprotected sexual contact between individuals has been shown to increase the likelihood of contracting infections commonly referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also referred to as a venereal disease (VD), can be transmitted between partners in a variety of ways, including oral sex. Sexually transmitted diseases do not discriminate affecting…

Sex and Sexuality

Understanding sex and sexuality goes a long way in dispelling myths, combatting inaccuracies, and eliminating confusion. Sexuality encompasses a wide array of topics including; intimate partnerships, disease prevention, family planning, as well as, gender identity and sexual orientation. Contraceptive Services STD Testing and Counseling LGBTQ Health Violence Prevention Sexual Health What you should know about…

Intimate Partner Violence

Intimate partner violence formerly known as domestic violence involves physical, sexual, or psychological harm caused by a current or former partner. Regardless of the name this abuse is given, victims experience both immediate and long term health, social, and economic consequences. No More Shut Up! Are you stupid other something? It was only a slap!…

Relationships

Healthy relationships are built on communication, trust, boundaries, and respect. The effort from each person in a partnership increases the success rate for a lasting relationship. The blending of personalities, values, and lifestyles can cause conflict, making you feel unsure, isolated, or maybe lost at sea. Do not despair, Community Health Connection has your life line when it comes…

Achieving Pregnancy

Starting or growing your family can be a very exciting time. There’s items to buy and names to be chosen, but before you start daydreaming about if your bundle of joy will be a boy or girl, have you considered your personal health? A healthy pregnancy starts with a healthy person, so if you are…