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Jul 233 min read

Ask the Expert: All About Anxiety

Medically defined by Merriam-Webster, Anxiety is "an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physical...

Jun 262 min read

Ask the Expert: Skin and Sun Protection Part II

The way you treat your skin now will have an impact on your skin and health in the future. Learn ways to begin protecting yourself now!

Jun 192 min read

Ask The Expert: Skin and Sun Protection

This blog post is dedicated to learning more about acne, and how to create, and maintain a skincare regime.

Oct 6, 20222 min read

Ask the Expert: Side Effects of Birth Control

Q: What are the side effects of different types of birth control? A: There are many types of birth control. Check out a photo of the...

May 20, 20221 min read

Ask the Expert: Birth Control Options for Transgender Youth

Q: How can birth control be inclusive of the trans population? A: People with a range of identities and orientations can benefit from...

May 13, 20221 min read

Ask the Expert: Ways to Say No

Q: If I haven’t had sex before and my partner is pressuring me to have sex, how do I tell them I don’t want to and have them understand?...

May 6, 20221 min read

Ask the Expert: Plan B

Q: Is it true that Plan B is not effective? A: No, that is not necessarily true, but timing is key! Levonorgestrel-based emergency...

Apr 25, 20222 min read

Ask the Expert: STI Testing

Research shows that increasingly more teenagers and young people are sexually active, which puts them at a higher risk of an unintended...

Aug 17, 20211 min read

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Q: Can I get pregnant while I am on my period? Yes, you can get pregnant while on your period and any time during your cycle! You are...