Talking to Your Teen About Sex Without Making It Weird
May is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, and it’s also when many parents start thinking about summer. With more free time and fewer structured activities, parents often wonder: is it time to have the talk? The truth is, The Talk isn’t just one conversation. It’s many small talks over the years. The sooner and more […]
Sexual Health and Mental Health: How They’re Connected (And Why It Matters)
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes it a great time to talk about something often overlooked: how your mental health and sexual health are connected. Your mental and sexual health are closely linked. How you feel emotionally can shape your choices about sex, testing, and relationships. In turn, your sexual experiences can affect […]
Sex After a Positive STI Diagnosis: Dating, Disclosure, and Moving Forward
Finding out you have a positive STI diagnosis, whether it’s herpes, HIV, HPV, or something else, can feel like the ground is shifting under your feet. There’s often a rush of emotions: shock, shame, anger, fear. And then, somewhere underneath all of that, a question that might feel too vulnerable to even say out loud: […]
Your First STI Test: What to Expect, Step by Step
So you’ve decided to get tested. That’s one of the best things you can do for yourself. Getting an STI test in St. Louis is a normal, responsible, and caring act for you and the people close to you. But if it’s your first time, we understand it might feel a little intimidating. What will […]
Quick Guide to STD Testing in St. Louis
If you’re sexually active, getting tested is one of the smartest things you can do for your health. St. Louis offers free or low-cost STD tests at clinics like Health Stop STL and others. Here’s a simple breakdown of the most common STD tests in St. Louis, what they check for, and who should get […]