The statistics are not good. Cases of sexually transmitted infections are surging, and young people are taking the brunt of this troubling trend. In 2018, twenty percent of the U.S. population – approximately one in five people – had an … Continue reading
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s also a great time to focus on your overall health. If you’ve made an intention to practice self-care and work on your health this year, below is a checklist and some resources … Continue reading
For many women, having a medical provider that they are comfortable discussing sexual and reproductive health with can be a barrier to receiving comprehensive care. Establishing a trusted medical home with a provider that you can be open with is … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares National HIV Testing Day on June 27 encourages people to get tested, know their HIV status and take steps to prevent or treat the virus. This message is more powerful than ever thanks to medications used to … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares The statistics are not good. Cases of sexually transmitted infections are surging, and young people are taking the brunt of this troubling trend. Between 2013 and 2017, syphilis cases nearly doubled, gonorrhea increased by more than 60 … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares If and when to become pregnant is one of the most important decisions a woman or couple will make. But becoming pregnant is not always a conscious decision. About 45 percent of pregnancies in the U.S. are … Continue reading