LGBTQIA+: Healthy Living Out Loud

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How To Come Out Safely

Start with one person you trust, and then you can open the door to the rest of the world

How You Can Better Access LGBTQIA+ Friendly Healthcare

Find a healthcare provider who’s welcoming and affirming

What Does It Mean To Be Nonbinary?

Being nonbinary means not identifying solely (or at all) with being male or female 

Words Matter

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AFAB and AMAB: What the Sex You’re Assigned at Birth Means for Your Health

Your sex assigned at birth plays some role in the types of screenings and exams you need

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Understanding Gender Identity

Gender exists on a spectrum, with several gender identities to choose from

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What Is Sexual Orientation?

Sexual orientation exists on a spectrum and can result in a wide range of relationships

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Defining Women’s Health

Inclusion is at the heart of women’s health

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What Are Microaggressions?

Their impact is anything but small

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Why Deadnaming Is Harmful

Find out what it is and why it should be avoided

Kids and Teens

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How To Support Your Child as They Explore Their Gender Identity

Kids aren’t too young to understand or question concepts related to gender

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How To Handle Bullying

An expert shares how to help your child navigate school bullies

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What Are Puberty Blockers?

Find out how they’re making life a little easier for gender-diverse kids

How to Guide Your Children Through the Minefield of Sexting
How to Guide Your Children Through the Minefield of Sexting

Study shows practice is increasing among teens and tweens

Healthy Relationships

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The Psychology of Love

How we love one another varies greatly

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What Does It Mean To Be Asexual?

Our understanding of what it means to be asexual has blossomed

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How To Set Healthy Boundaries in Relationships

Healthy boundaries are important to put in place for friends, family and co-workers

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How To Spot Relationship Red Flags

Red flags can pop up early in a relationship and may lead to serious issues like domestic abuse

Transgender and Nonbinary

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Why Transgender Women Need to Be Concerned About High Rates of HIV

Contributing factors include racial disparities, high barriers to care and more

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How to Bind Your Chest Safely

An LGBTQ+ care specialist talks risks, recommendations and more

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What Trans Women Should Know About Prostate Cancer

Anyone with a prostate can get prostate cancer, but some symptoms could be masked  

Sexual Health

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What Does “Sex Positive” Mean?

Embrace the diversity of sexual expression

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Should You Be on PrEP?

This medication can significantly lower your risk of HIV

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What Are Poppers?

A dangerous party drug, poppers pose serious health threats

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Is Anal Sex Safe?

Anal sex can be safe if you’re prepared for the experience