Care Connection
When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak. - Audre Lorde
Care Connection is a sexual and reproductive health and rights blog by Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri.
Cervical Health 101 for Cervical Health Awareness Month
What is the cervix? What roles does it serve in our bodies? Why do we need to pay close attention to its health?
5 Reproductive Health Checkups to Get in 2018
The new year is the perfect time to take care of your health. These five reproductive health checkups will help ensure your healthy in 2018.
STI testing services suffer in St. Charles County, but we’re here to help
St. Charles County residents can visit Planned Parenthood's locations in St. Peters and Florissant for STI testing and treatment services.
Have you, or someone you know, gotten your tubes tied (or tried)?
People share their experiences getting their tubes tied or navigating the health care system to get the procedure they want.
Teaching consent: Why the “Ann and Paul” skit is more harmful than helpful
It's not enough to teach teens, especially teenage girls, how to say, "no." It's also important to teach how to say, "yes" and how to have a healthy conversation about sex in a relationship.
Welcome to Our Sexual and Reproductive Health Blog
Our new sexual and reproductive health blog will focus on topical issues, including helpful tips and information on contraception, STI prevention, and other info to help you stay healthy.
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