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…
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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…
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…
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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!…
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…
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…
Emergency contraception is a form of birth control that reduces the chance of an unintended pregnancy if a their birth control failed, or after having unprotected sexual intercourse. Emergency contraception works by preventing a fertilized egg from implanting by thinning the uterine lining, or by stopping or delaying the release of an egg from the…
STDs 101 A sexually transmitted disease infects your body when you come in contact with specific types of bacteria, viruses, or parasites. The infection is spread from person to person through unprotected sexual contact and other risky behaviors, such as: Anal, oral, or vaginal sex. Sharing sex toys Sharing needles Skin-to-skin touching (only applies to…
