With the start of a new year, and a new decade, many teens tend to look back over the last year and think about what changes they would like to make for 2010. Whether it be making an effort to spend more time with family, deciding to eat healthier snacks after school, or maybe taking up a new sport or extra-curricular activity, now is the perfect time to make healthyour New Year’s resolution.
Here are a few ideas to help get your new year to a [sexually] healthy start:
World AIDS Day 2009 theme is “Universal Access and Human Rights.” Global leaders have pledged to work towards HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment for all people, recognizing these as basic human rights. Although much progress has been made in increasing access to HIV/AIDS services, commitment around the world must be made if the goal is to be achieved. Millions of people continue to be infected with HIV every year.
Have you ever looked “down there”? Or checked out your “private parts”? Many people don't check out their genital area, until they notice or feel something wrong. Looking at your genital/reproductive area is important in keeping your body healthy--use a handheld mirror and take a look.
