Many people take time during the new year to set new goals for themselves and their health. And sometimes, those health goals include trying a new form of birth control. In Mississippi, especially for teens and young adults, that can be a difficult goal to reach. Our state’s contraception deserts, and prevalence of abstinence-only education,…
In celebration of #CervicalHealthAwarenessMonth, we’re sharing a few tips to keep in mind when maintaining your cervical health. These must-dos are great to add to your list of health resolutions for the year! Know How It Works Taking the time to learn more about how your cervix functions is a must. You’ll be able…
About 50% of young adults between 18 to 29 years old use TikTok, so it’s not surprising that doctors would use the popular platform to teach young people about things like sexual health and contraception. We rounded up some of our favorite doctors and OBGYNs on TikTok so you can get the facts. Remember though–if…
This week, people across the country are sharing the reasons why they love birth control in celebration of Thanks, Birth Control Day. And although many women use birth control to prevent pregnancy, BC can also be used for other reasons. In this article, we’ll explore those reasons, and share resources you can use to learn…
In Mississippi, 39.7% of women and 31.7% of men will experience physical or sexual violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime. And, according to research from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS), it is most likely that these individuals first experienced some form of partner violence between the ages of 11…
We’ve all had moments where words just can’t capture how we feel. And in those moments, usually sending an emoji (or many emojis) does the job. Well, did you know that doing this actually has health benefits? Read on to learn more. Research Findings 🔬 In this study conducted by a mix of healthcare…
Back to school is on its way…and that can be stressful, right? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ll break down a few ways you can start the school year strong so you can spend less time worrying and more time living your best life. Read on to learn more! Practice…
Statistics from the American Psychology Association (APA) showed that members of Gen Z– those aged 10 to 25 – are more likely to report mental health concerns than any other generation. But this isn’t the only way Gen Z is making waves when it comes to addressing mental health. Read on to learn more! Gen…
Studies show that 1 in 5 Mississippi youth ages 13 to 18 will experience a severe mental disorder at some point in their life. May is Mental Health Month, and although mental disorders and illnesses are different from mental health (more on that later), it’s important to raise awareness and support for anyone to get…
Every year, individuals, health professionals, and health organizations acknowledge STD Awareness Week as a time to raise awareness about sexually transmitted diseases, discuss how they impact lives and communities, and share ways of preventing infection. The CDC estimates that 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have a sexually transmitted infection and that nearly 1…
