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December 31, 2020

December 2020: Power Updates Edition

Everything you need to read about sexual health from the last month.
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December 23, 2020

Why BC Should Be Available OTC

Birth control is basic health care and should be treated as such. #FreethePill
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December 21, 2020

Let’s Watch! ‘UNEXPECTED’ is Back on TLC

Teen couples prepare for parenthood and have important conversations along the way.
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November 16, 2020

Celebrating Native Stories

Here are 9 things to watch, listen to, and read this month as we celebrate American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.
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November 11, 2020

Increasing Veterans' Access to BC

What barriers to servicemembers and veterans face when accessing birth control?
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October 19, 2020

Telling Family I was Pregnant

It took three months for Maile to tell her mom she was pregnant. How does she hope that her relationship with her daughter will look when Meilani is 19?
Logos and photos from four Latinx groups fighting for reproductive health.
October 14, 2020

4 Latinx Groups Advocate for Your Health

Check out this resource guide to learn more about how these organizations are at the forefront of Hispanic sexual and reproductive health.
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September 30, 2020

September 2020: Power Updates Edition

Everything you need to read about sexual health from the last month.
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September 24, 2020

Research Shows More Teens Are Using BC

Unfortunately, disparities persist among Black and Hispanic youth.
A family of four sits in the kitchen and works on their computers and phones.
September 21, 2020

Consent, Privacy, and Safety Online

With virtual schooling happening for many across the country, now is the perfect opportunity to talk to your young people about how they communicate online.
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