As I moved through college and learned more about myself, and consequently began learning how to heal past and current trauma in relationships, one of the first things I discovered was that I lacked boundaries. I think what is the most interesting about this is that I realized most people lack boundaries. I also realized … Continued
Hi, my name is Camryn and I will be writing this week’s blog post about different kinds of contraception. I’ve listed out three examples of contraception that are possible for anyone to use on their own terms, such as the internal and external condom, spermicide, and the vaginal ring. But before we get into these … Continued
Hello! I’m Cal (he, they, and ze/hir pronouns), age 16, of SHIFT NC’s Youth Advisory Council. Welcome to the YAC’s blog, where we will post information or resources about sexual and reproductive health. When it’s my turn to post on this blog, I will mostly talk about how different genders and bodies can enjoy safer … Continued
Welcome to the YAC Blog, where SHIFT NC Youth Advisory Council (YAC) members explore new topics, share their experiences, and address important sexual health issues for young people. What is the Youth Advisory Council (YAC)? The YAC is a group of young people (ages 15-21) of diverse identities and lived experiences from across North Carolina. … Continued