Communication can be tricky. Check out these sample conversations on how to make those “awkward” exchanges easier, from Scarleteen.
Check out the video below for some very important tips on effective condom use.
Click here for a quiz that narrows down birth control options that might work well for you.
And here is a great idea from Sex Nerd Sandra. Come make your safer sex kit at Self Serve.
If you’re in Albuquerque and need to get tested, check out the Stanford Clinic on the University of New Mexico’s North Campus. The majority of their services are FREE. Click here for a PDF of their offered services. You can call them at 505.841.4100 or visit them at 1111 Stanford Dr. NE.
And finally, have a little fun with this Human Sexuality Map. Try it with a partner for some stimulating conversation.
It’s really great to have the information from the first video out there, but even for me, someone who’s totally not shy about talking about safer sex (it was, like, my job) I found this video awkward to watch. What is it about condoms that makes me want to hide under my pillows.
Also, ‘don’t have a penis? I’m sure you can find something else that’ll work’ has to be my quote of the day.