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At-home Chlamydia Test
May 13, 2010
Now you can test yourself for chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease that can lead to pelvic inflamatory disease in women and epedidymitis in men. Chlamydia is one of the fastest-spreading STIs and can lead to sterility if it is left untreated. Quite often, the infection has no symptoms, so testing, whether at home or through a healthcare provider, is important for anyone who is sexually active.
The simple, at-home test is available to residents of Alaska, Denver, CO, Maryland, West Virginia, Philadelphia, PA, Washington, D.C., and several counties in Illinois. To learn more, visit iwantthekit.org
To learn more, visit iwantthekit.org
Boys to Men: A Workshop for Adolescent Boys and Dads/Mentors
May 10, 2010
Boys to Men: A Workshop for Adolescent Boys and Dads/Mentors
Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 7:39-9:30 p.m.
Bedminster Medical Plaza conference room, 1 Robertson Dr., Bedminster, NJ
Facilitated by Melanie Davis, PhD, CSE
Boys ages 10-14 are going through many physical, emotional and social changes. This workshop will prepare them for puberty; help them make healthy decisions aligned with their personal values; and foster communication between sons and dads/mentors. Tuition is $20 per person. Boys must be accompanied by a male parent or mentor. Pre-registration is required. Call 908-722-1632 to register or email Dr. Melanie. This is a New Jersey Center for Sexual Wellness program.
About the Speaker: Dr. Davis is a sexuality education consultant, certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. She has a doctorate in Human Sexuality Education and teaches courses/workshops for people across the lifespan. She has taught junior high sexuality education course since 1999 and also teaches undergraduate students. She owns Honest Exchange LLC and co-founded the New Jersey Center for Sexual Wellness.
A Humorous Look at Cohabitation
May 7, 2010
Here’s a little lesson I just came across that is very appropriate for Buzz readers with older children.
Brian invited his mother over for dinner. During the course of the meal, Brian’s mother couldn’t help but notice how beautiful Brian’s roommate, Sara was. Brian’s Mom had long been suspicious of the platonic relationship between Brian and Sara, and this had only made her more curious.
Over the course of the evening, while watching the two interact, she started to wonder if there was more between Brian and Sara than met the eye. Reading his mom’s thoughts, Brian volunteered, “‘I know what you must be thinking, but I assure you Sara and I are just roommates.”
About a week later, Sara came to Brian saying, “Ever since your mother came to dinner, I’ve been unable to find the beautiful silver gravy ladle. You don’t suppose she took it, do you?” Brian said, “I doubt it, but I’ll send her an e-mail just to be sure.”
So he sat down and wrote, “Dear Mom: I’m not saying that you ‘did’ take the gravy ladle from the house; I’m not saying that you ‘did not’ take the gravy ladle. But the fact remains that one has been missing ever since you were here for dinner. Love, Brian”
Several days later, Brian received an email back from his mother that read: “Dear Son: I’m not saying that you ‘do’ sleep with Sara, I’m not saying that you ‘do not’ sleep with Sara. But the fact remains that if Sara was sleeping in her own bed, she would have found the gravy ladle by now.”
Love, Mom
Erectile Problems and Heart Disease
May 4, 2010
If you’re a male experiencing some degree of erectile dysfunction, i.e., your erections are less firm, less long-lasting, or non-existent, you may be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease. Lower testosterone levels are another warning sign that your doctor can monitor.
Men who are worried about changes in their erections may be too embarrassed to discuss their concerns with their doctors. There’s no reason for embarrassment — no matter what you have to say, your doctor will have heard it before. So make the appointment and speak up. Erectile changes are often due to the natural effects of stress, fatigue, or aging; however, you can’t know for sure unless your doctor checks you out and says nothing more serious is going on.
For more about the erection-cardiovascular-testosterone connection, read the full story.
Sexuality Talking Points Video Clips
May 4, 2010
The “Talking Points” videos on this website are up and running again! I apologize for the technical glitch that caused them to be offline for a brief period. Please watch and enjoy!