Today is Thanks, Birth Control (BC) Day, an exciting time for everyone to share the reasons why they love birth control. For teens and young adults in Mississippi, this event is a chance to get real about birth control as they start figuring out what works for them. It also creates important convos about sex…
October is Health Literacy Month, making it the perfect time to brush up on health facts that can help you live your best life. In this post, we’re answering popular questions asked on Google about sex in the spirit of increasing health literacy. Let’s go! What is health literacy? It may sound complicated, but health…
As we enter “demure fall,” and Sexual Health Awareness Month, now’s the time to super-charge your health goals for the new season. Keep reading for habits you’ll want to add to your routine. Getting in Sync with a Period Tracker? Very Mindful. Using a period tracker helps with more than knowing when to have…
The first-ever over-the-counter birth control pill has hit the shelves, and it’s just in time for the start of a new school year! Read on to learn more about this revolutionary BC and things to consider before making it your go-to contraception. Entering Our Opill Era The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
While summer *technically* doesn’t start for another month, for teens summer break is the unofficial start of the season. As you prepare for beach days with bestie, road trips, and exciting new romances, don’t forget to take a page from this season’s health guide for a safe hot girl summer! Get Your Wellness Check…
Women’s History Month brings important attention to the health challenges faced by women and girls everywhere. At Fact Not Fiction, our mission is to make facts and education about sex easier to access so teens and young adults can make more informed decisions about their health. In this article, we’re digging into some of…
According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, almost 1 in 10 teens reported being physically abused by their boyfriend or girlfriend last year. That’s almost 68,000 teens! With February being Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, we’re sharing five red flags to look out for that signal abusive behavior, based on data from RAINN (with…
Recent findings from the CDC show that HPV is having a devastating effect in Mississippi. Mississippi has the second highest rate of cervical cancer, tied with Alabama, and one of the highest cancer diagnosis rates in the nation. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), the largest and only known cause of cervical…
Hallmark movies, Christmas lights, #2023wrapped–the holidays and end of year celebrations are in full swing! But no matter the time of year, it’s always good to have a plan for your health. Thankfully, you’ve got Fact Not Fiction here to supply info for keeping your days merry and bright from now through the end of…
This Wednesday, November 15, people across the country are sharing the reasons why they love birth control in celebration of Thanks, Birth Control Day. While Thanks, BC is a national event, celebrating in Mississippi is especially important for teens and young adults who are just starting to make BC a regular part of their lives….
