May Ambassador Toolkit
There are several awareness observations each May. Women’s Health Month Sex Ed for All Month Hepatitis Awareness Month Mental Health Awareness Month May 9th: Free the Pill Day May 17th: International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia May 18th: HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD) May 19th is National ASIAN & Specific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day […]
Learn More About Doxy PEP from Three People Who Take It
Many people who take doxy PEP say it gives them peace of mind in their relationships and sex life. We sat down with Oscar Alexis, Efthimios, and Maxfield Haynes to talk about doxy PEP and get their perspective.
Behavioral Methods of Contraception
When we talk about contraception, we usual think about things that we can get from our doctors or pharmacists, but the truth is preventing pregnancy can be a simple as changing your behavior.
Non-Hormonal Contraception Options
Non-hormonal contraceptive methods fall into a few categories. These include barrier methods and surgical options.
Are Patients Not Following Through with STI Treatment?
About 1.6 million cases of chlamydia and 600,000 cases of gonorrhea are diagnosed in the United Sates each year. A new study suggests that these patients may not be following through with STI treatment or getting the right antibiotics.
A Possible New Treatment for Gonorrhea
A clinical trial of a new antibiotic found that it works just as well as a current drug regimen for treating gonorrhea infections. This is important because the bacteria that causes gonorrhea has become resistant to most existing antibiotics.
HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer
You have probably heard that HPV can cause cervical cancer. But did you know that it can also cause cancers of the mouth, tongue, and throat?
The Birth Control Pill May Protect Female Athletes from Knee Injuries
There’s new research to suggest that the birth control pill can protect female athletes from ACL tears which is one of the most common knee injuries. While this may sound far-fetched, the science behind it is very interesting.
FDA Approves a New At-Home Test for Three Common STIs
The FDA just approved a new, fully at-home test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis. The tests, which is only for women, will be available without a prescription. Users can collect their own sample and have results in less than 30 minutes.
More Proof that the Birth Control Pill Reduces Risk of Ovarian Cancer
A new study of more than 200,000 women found that women who had ever taken the pill had a 26% lower risk of ovarian cancer.