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By Danya I can think of few things less appealing than the idea of talking to my parents about sex. Why would I ever want to do that? The truth is parents can be a great resource. One of the big... Read More

It doesn’t matter what sex you are or who you’re having sex with, if you’re having sex you need to be careful of STDs. Many STDs don’t have symptoms so most people don’t even know they have them. That... Read More

By Danya Sex is a big deal, if you hadn’t heard. Everyone’s always talking about it- on TV, in books, even in school. It can be overwhelming. When it comes to down to it, sex is personal, sex... Read More

Everyone is born with a sex – sex is biological and is determined by the sexual and reproductive anatomy we are born with. Gender is “socially constructed” meaning that culture and society have a big ... Read More

Emergency Contraception (EC) is awesome! Accidents happen – condoms can break or slip, people can forget to take their pill, or partners may not use protection. Luckily, using EC after having unprotec... Read More

I'm sure there are times when talking with your parents about anything - let alone dating and sex- sounds like the worst thing in the world. The truth is though that parents have more experience and w... Read More

Let's face it - accidents happen. If your or your partner's birth control method failed - or you got caught in the heat of the moment - you can still act to take control of your and your partner's sex... Read More

Just because you aren't old enough to vote doesn't mean you don't have rights when it comes to your sexual and reproductive health! As a minor (under 18) in the state of California, you don't need ... Read More

By Faye Cole, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte Peer Educator You have LOTS of options when it comes to preventing pregnancy. Don't want to take a pill every day, try an IUD or an implant! Not inte... Read More

Being in a relationship - especially a new one - is exciting! Whether your relationship is new or long-term, however, trust is a key factor. It can be difficult to trust your partner if you don't feel... Read More