Sex can be scary and uncomfortable to talk about, but it is imperative that we do not forget how important, powerful, and needed it is throughout our youth and for our young people. Students need it now, not later.

Half of all new STI infections occur in young people, aged 15-25 (CDC, 2020). This accounts for about 10 million young people will contract an STI each year. There are a lot of reasons that STIs are common among young people.

Appalachia overall is an amazing place. It is full of culture, beautiful landscapes, and generations of stories. However, Appalachia seems to be very set in its old ways, which isn't always a great thing for folks who reside here. One of several groups of folks that are discriminated against are the folks of the LGBT community.

Most of the time when someone hears that they have a skeletal issue, they don't think about how that might relate to reproductive health. But, after being diagnosed with scoliosis at age ten, I began to realize how closely linked reproductive health is to orthopedics, or the musculo-skeletal system.

A common misconception is that birth control pills are only used to prevent pregnancy. However, hormonal birth control methods have many other benefits. In addition to preventing pregnancy, birth control pills can be used for regulating periods, easing painful cramps, controlling acne, and treating medical conditions such as PCOS.

Growing up, I always felt very out of place. I noticed everyone else was happy being called their name, unbothered. However, I never was. I always hated my name and even more so when I was called 'she' in class.

Millions of health care workers around the world are facing the challenge of providing care for patients with COVID-19. In our blog post today, we want to specifically honor our local heroes who risk their own lives every day to save the lives of others.

If you are interested in learning more about our individual 2020 Ambassadors and why they are passionate about the work they do with All Access, please keep reading!

We recognize that health and safety are everyone’s top concern right now. Unfortunately, we also know that a pandemic like this one can have serious implications for reproductive health specifically. In response to this public health emergency, we want to ensure that you are as safe and prepared as possible during this time.

Now, you may have been having sex for a while already or you may be working up to getting down. Either way, it’s never too late or too early to talk about birth control.