Anybody who has oral, anal, or vaginal sex, or genital skin-to-skin contact with another person can get STDs — in fact, most sexually active people get one at some point in their life. STDs don’t ...

When should I start talking with my kid about sex and relationships? Research tells us that kids and teens who have regular conversations with their parents and caregivers about sex and relationships ...

First things first: What exactly should sex education cover and when? If you want the short version, check our table. If you want the long version, check out the National Sex Education Standards.

The hormones found in birth control pills stop ovulation from happening. Ovulation is when the ovary releases an egg. No egg means no chance at fertilization. You're protected against pregnancy if you ...

Hormonal birth controland any type of birth control does involve some potential risks. But, when we're talking about the risks of birth control -- it's not the risks of birth control versus nothing -- ...

A great, simple option is to introduce your own pronouns first. Make it a general inquiry. For example say "Could you let me know your pronouns so I can address you correctly?" In the workplace, ...

Someone asked us: I have a lot of itching in my private parts, inside my vulva. I scratch it and my skin breaks. I don't have any discharge or bad odor, just itching and my private parts are very dry.

If you’ve been with us for a while, you’ve probably heard me describe PPHP as an organization made up of three pillars: health care, education, and advocacy. We need all three pillars to be successful ...

Someone asked us: What if I ejaculate more than once a day? Will I have more than one baby? Pregnancy happens when sperm meets up with an egg. Pregnancy officially starts when a fertilized egg ...

Like rubber bands, condoms can weaken with age, making them more likely to break. You can find the expiration date stamped on both the outer box and on the edge of the individual wrapper. If properly ...

Whether you're experiencing symptoms or just want peace of mind, confidential STI testing is a vital part of your routine health care. Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho is now ...