If a friend tells you they’re gay, it means they trust and care about you enough to share this part about who they are. It doesn’t change who they are or who you are. It also doesn’t mean that they have a crush on you if you happen to be the same gender. It can […]
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Everyone’s different, so there isn’t really a “should do” if someone thinks they’re gay, just like there isn’t really a “should do” if they think they’re straight. However, many people find it helps to learn more about what being gay means to them, so they might look for information and support. Some people choose to […]
Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day celebrations can make it seem like a family is only normal if there’s a mom and a dad – but all families are different. Some people with same sex parents or single parents call both Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day something like Parents’ or Family Day. Some people who are […]
Coming out means telling others you’re LGBTQ2S+. Everyone’s different so there isn’t really a “how to”. Some people come out only to people they know will be ok with it; some people only tell people they’re closest to; some people tell pretty much everyone and some people never tell anyone else and only come out […]
LGBTQ2S+, LGBTQ*, LGBTQ +, GLBT, LGBTTQ and LGBTQ2 are common acronyms that refer to the spectrum of sexual and gender identities including: lesbian gay bisexual transgender two spirit queer questioning intersex asexual An asterisk (*) or plus sign (+) shows there are other identities included that aren’t in the acronym. It’s meant to be an […]
The HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine works best if it’s given before any type of sexual contact has ever happened. Getting the vaccine before you become sexually active allows your immune system to build antibodies that will protect against HPV in the future. HPV causes almost all cases of cervical cancer in females and most of […]
Hepatitis is an infection in the liver that is caused by a virus. Hepatitis A, B and C are different in how they are spread, some of their symptoms, and if they are curable or treatable. People infected with hepatitis may have none, some or all of these symptoms: fever feeling tired loss of appetite […]
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that weakens the immune system and makes it difficult to fight diseases and infections. AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a combination of having HIV and one or more infections or diseases. Because HIV has damaged the immune system, the body can’t protect against or fight infections or diseases, […]
Yes, pregnancy can occur the first time you have sex. Use a condom every time you have sex (anal, oral, vaginal) to reduce the risk of pregnancy, STIs and HIV. Dual method use (using a condom or vaginal condom along with another method of birth control like the pill, patch, ring or IUD) provides the […]
A pregnancy can occur at any time during your menstrual cycle. There are times in your cycle when it may be less likely to become pregnant, but these times are hard to predict, especially if your periods are not regular. It can take many months of tracking to become familiar with your menstrual cycle. Use […]