Prevention

Today is Denim Day and from denimdayusa.org, here is some history on why this day is so important to bring awareness about sexual violence: “For the past 15 years, Peace Over Violence has run the Denim Day in L.A. and USA campaign on a Wednesday in April in honor of Sexual Violence […]

Denim Day: Bringing Awareness about Sexual Violence

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) are too common amongst youth. If you are unaware, April is STD Awareness Month and it is important to not only get tested for HIV but it is important to get tested for the other STDs as well. Did you know that you should consider getting […]

STD Awareness Month

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1000 youth are newly infected with HIV per month? What is happening that is causing this to happen? Below is an interesting graphic that illiterates what states are mandated to have sex education and what states are required to give medically correct information to students. As you see there are […]

National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

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HIV stigma is hindering the process of getting people tested, remaining in treatment and even disclosing their status to others.  In order to end HIV, we cannot shun others based on their HIV status; we have to come together and fight this fight together no matter what your status is.  […]

HIV Stigma in the Gay Community

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Hey Everyone There have been some changes in the SacPOP program so we apologize for not posting as much on the blog but I hope you have been following us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram since we are still posting articles, pics and giving tips to stay safe while having […]

Back in Session!

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Three days ago was World AIDS Day and the whole world was bringing awareness, celebrating where we have come and remembering those we have lost.  HIV is affecting us all and we need to make sure that we have an AIDS-free generation. What does it take?  It takes everyone to […]

World AIDS Day

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Today is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD)!  “In 2003, NLAAD was established in response to the impact of HIV and AIDS on Hispanic/Latino communities nationwide, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. NLAAD is a national community mobilization and social marketing campaign that unites the Hispanic/Latino […]

National Latino AIDS Awareness Day

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There are so many types of condoms that you can use.  There are ribbed, studded, thin, flavored, glow in the dark, snug fit, larger fit, scented, latex or non-latex and there are colorful ones as well!  Don’t forget about the female condoms, they can also help protect you.  Which condom is […]

POP This! – If I were a condom…

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The Youth Peer Educators were asked: If you had a one night stand, what was that like and is there anything that you would do differently?  Or what are some tips to give people to make sure they stay safe if they do have a one night stand. One night […]

POP This! – One Night Stands

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The Youth Peer Educators were asked: Do you feel that sex changes relationships?  If so or  if not, why? I do feel that sex changes relationships.  When people who are looking for a serious relationship and have sex, they see it as more of a bond and begin to feel […]

POP This! – Sexy Relationships

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