Youth largely underestimate the risks of contracting STIs through oral sex, a new study finds

Young people say they don’t use protection during oral sex. F.G. Trade/E+ via Getty Images Tammy Chang, University of Michigan; Arianna Strome, University of Michigan, and N'dea Moore-Petinak, University of Michigan The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Young people are largely unaware of the risk of contracting …

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How can we #stopSTIgma? Changing the conversation around sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

To those who work hard to de-stigmatize sex education, to normalize sexual behavior, to promote pleasure, make lessons inclusive, and have the confidence to do all of that while injecting in some humor - you are my heroes. If you are one of those educators, or striving to become one, I present to you, Ina …

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