The Truth About Masturbation

Say it with me, “Masturbation!” Yes! Most people do it — yet so many people worry about doing it! That's because there’s a lot of myths out there that masturbation is dirty, dangerous, or something to be embarrassed about doing. But the truth is:

Masturbation is safe and healthy.
People of all ages do it.
Guys do it, and girls do it too.
Single people and people in relationships do it.
Some people do it a few times a day, and some do it a few times a year.

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Because I'm from VT

Posted September 1, 2009 - 4:51pm by Kate Jerman

and feeling prouder of my home state than of my adopted home CA - Vermont's marriage equality went into effect today September 1st at midnight east coast time.

Our Hidden Culture

Posted August 20, 2009 - 2:31pm by Kate Jerman

Check out this video about rape culture made by youth involved with the Community TV Network (CTVN) in Chicaco. CTVN trains youth to create video and multi-media productions.

Supergirls Play to Win

Posted August 13, 2009 - 7:44am by Kate Jerman

This looks rad. I wish I lived in Southern CA this weekend so I could check out Supergirl Jam 2009.

Hookup with Sex Ed via Text

Posted August 12, 2009 - 11:39am by Kate Jerman

The Hookup, the fabulous service that delivers sex info and life advice to your phone each week via text message was featured on LA’s ABC7 on Monday night. You can watch the video on TeenSource:

Harry Potter supports LGBT youth

Posted August 10, 2009 - 8:54am by Kate Jerman

There was so much interest in my last Harry Potter themed blog post that I had to pass this along. Daniel Radcliffe, star of the Harry Potter movies, has made a major donation to The Trevor Project an organization working to prevent suicide among gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth. My favorite part about this all together wonderful news?

Young Women and IUDs

Posted August 7, 2009 - 10:17am by Kate Jerman

Lately there has been a lot of talk about whether an IUD is a good form of birth control for teenagers and young women. To help encourage more thought and conversation about teenagers and IUDs including some helpful information about how to disucss the IUD with your provider, check out the link below.

Over at RH Reality Check experienced healthcare providers weigh in on the recent IUD debate.

Condoms Help Reduce the Risk of Genital Herpes

Posted August 6, 2009 - 4:38pm by Kate Jerman

New research shows that using condoms during vaginal and anal sex helps reduce the risk of genital herpes. This is good news for lots of young people; genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the United States. One in five young people and adults is infected with HSV-2, the virus that causes genital herpes.

Sorry is Not Enough

Posted July 30, 2009 - 10:53am by Kate Jerman

Last week Chris Brown apologized for “the situation” in a video on Youtube.

Harry Potter and the Sex-Ed Class

Posted July 23, 2009 - 4:27pm by Kate Jerman

What if, in between potions, transfiguration, and divination classes Harry Potter and the students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry also got a sex ed class?

What is Possible When You Believe in Yourself

Posted July 15, 2009 - 3:15pm by Kate Jerman

"I wanted to inspire other kids to really believe in themselves" said 15 year old Kimberly Anyadike from Los Angeles after she became the youngest female, African American pilot to successfully fly across the country. Another goal was to honor the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American military pilots in the United States. The flight took 13 days and 87 year old Tuskegee Airman, Levi Thornhill flew with her on the trip.

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