North Carolina launches sexual health awareness campaign
North Carolina is launching a new campaign to raise awareness about sexual health.
Sexual Health
Years After Sexual Assault, Survivors Hounded To Pay Bills For The Rape Kit Exam
Under federal law, people sexually assaulted don't have to pay for their medical forensic exams. Yet some have trouble getting the hospitals or collection agencies to stop dunning them for payment.
How To Talk About Sex (And Consent): 4 Lessons From The Kink Community
A lot of us stumble over conversations about sex. But people who are into kink make an art of talking about what they want or don't want. Here's their advice for making awkward talks sexy.
This Vaccine Can Prevent Cancer, But Many Teenagers Still Don't Get It
The HPV vaccine can prevent cervical cancer in women and some cancers in men. It's most effective when given early in adolescence. But a new analysis finds only 29 percent of teens get it by age 13.
Does Smoking Pot Lead To More Sex?
Surveys of 50,000 people found that those who smoked marijuana had sex more often than those who abstained from the drug. What is unclear is whether other factors explain the apparent link.
Sobering Up, And Facing The Reality Of Sex Without 'Liquid Courage'
Author Sarah Hepola had to rethink her sex life after she quit drinking when she was 35. "Nothing frightened me as much as sex without alcohol," she says.
'Girls & Sex' And The Importance Of Talking To Young Women About Pleasure
Author Peggy Orenstein says that when it comes to sexuality, girls hear that "they're supposed to be sexy, they're supposed to perform sexually for boys, but ... their sexual pleasure is unspoken."
Asian-American Teens Say They Lie To Doctors About Sex
Doctors presume that Asian-American teens aren't having sex, and teenagers presume that doctors will tell their parents if they ask about contraception or other key aspects of sexual health.
A Common Secret: Struggling With The Stigma Of Herpes
Chances are that you know someone with the virus. But many people don't talk about it. Some say opening up about their herpes status helped them move on.
'East Los High' Isn't Just A Soapy Teen Drama — It's Also A Science Experiment
Social scientists and health workers worked with screenwriters and studio execs to create a binge-worthy show designed to help young Latinas make healthy life choices.