
Choice Reads
Thanks for checking out Choice Reads – a blog about what’s happening around health care, sex ed and reproductive rights nationally and in southwest Ohio. Check back often for in-depth interviews with subject matter experts, stories of impact, ways you can get involved or just to learn something new!
Let’s talk about Lizzo’s new song
We couldn’t be more excited for what this predicts about the future of discourse on body positivity, the reclamation of rock n’ roll by the Black community, and women’s liberation.
Happy Pride!
Even in a month dedicated to sexuality and liberation, there are so many myths that I, a certified health educator, consistently find myself debunking. I can’t blame anyone for the confusion… common sources of education aren’t talking about it nearly enough! But, equality includes education, so let’s bust all the myths around anal sex!
So what should a vagina smell like?
We’ve seen “smell good” tips on Tik Tok, we’ve read about it in articles and we’ve debated about it in hygiene aisles, but how should you smell down there?
Black Maternal Health—We talked about it. Now what?
What you can do to make sure the conversation keeps going
Black women and Black people that give birth in Southwest Ohio deserve to feel safe, respected and supported when they become a mother or have a child. To ensure we’re preserving that right, we have to work together to make it happen.
State Sanctioned Violence—Let’s talk about it (TW: Police Violence, Mental Health)
These past few weeks have weighed heavily on our hearts as we witness even more instances of violence against Black people, predominantly unarmed Black men and other people of color, at the hands of police.
Endo Awareness Month
This month is Endometriosis Awareness Month and despite there being around 200 million people in the world who are diagnosed with the uterine condition, the signs and symptoms of Endometriosis (Endo) are often missed or overlooked entirely. Awareness months help change that. Read more...
A candid conversation: Getting real about COVID and Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities
Unfortunately, individuals with disabilities are often left out of important conversations about relationships and sexual health. This exclusion yields many negative effects; creating a gap in the way they are included in conversations, and how often they are considered when problems arise. Read more...
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