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Ask Auntie: Revitalizing Sexual Health Education for Native Youth

What does it mean to grow up with questions about your body, relationships, and identity—and no one to ask? For many American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) youth, accessing accurate,… Read More

By Jon Scaccia December 4, 2024
  • health

Understanding Postpartum Depression

Imagine bringing new life into the world—a time painted as joyous and fulfilling. But for millions of women, this chapter is clouded by feelings of sadness, isolation, and overwhelming anxiety…. Read More

By Jon Scaccia December 3, 2024
  • pregnancy
  • trauma

Pandemic’s Hidden Impact on Child Marriage and FGM

Imagine a young girl, barely into her teenage years, facing the most challenging period of her life: a marriage or a medical procedure she never wanted. The COVID-19 pandemic unleashed… Read More

By Jon Scaccia November 26, 2024
  • health
  • trauma

The Struggles of Commercial Sex Workers in the Pandemic

Imagine facing a pandemic without a safety net. No job security, no access to basic health services, and no way to socially distance. For many involved in commercial sex work… Read More

By Jon Scaccia November 21, 2024
  • health
  • wellbeing

Rediscovering Intimacy: Sexual Well-Being Beyond Age 60

Age isn’t just a number—it’s a reminder that life, including intimacy, evolves. For years, society has clung to the idea that aging somehow marks the end of a fulfilling sex… Read More

By Jon Scaccia November 20, 2024
  • intimacy

The Hidden Health Toll of Being Bisexual: What You Need to Know

Have you ever thought about how feeling disrespected could affect your health? For many bisexual individuals, the answer is more complex than you might imagine. According to recent research, the… Read More

By Jon Scaccia November 19, 2024
  • health

How Sound Shapes Perceptions of Gender in Children’s Advertising

Imagine walking down the toy aisle at your local store. On one side, pink boxes feature smiling princesses, soft melodies, and sing-song voices. On the other, blue packaging showcases roaring… Read More

By Jon Scaccia November 15, 2024
  • identity

Navigating Sexual Well-being After Pregnancy Loss

Pregnancy loss is an experience that affects one in four women, yet its impact on sexual well-being is rarely discussed. Many couples face a confusing blend of grief, physical recovery,… Read More

By Jon Scaccia November 13, 2024
  • pregnancy
  • trauma

Can Oxytocin Help Control Hypersexual Behavior?

Imagine trying to control an overwhelming urge to act on impulse. For some, hypersexual disorder (HD) feels exactly like this—a relentless drive to engage in sexual behavior despite the negative… Read More

By Jon Scaccia
  • intimacy
  • relationships

Hidden Struggles: Intimate Partner Violence in LGBTQ+ Relationships

We often hear about intimate partner violence (IPV) in heterosexual relationships, with media stories typically centering on abusive men harming women. But what about violence in relationships where both partners… Read More

By Jon Scaccia November 12, 2024
  • intimacy
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