{"id":6127,"date":"2021-06-24T16:22:15","date_gmt":"2021-06-24T16:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/?p=6127"},"modified":"2022-06-02T19:35:22","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T19:35:22","slug":"pride-your-guide-to-stis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/blog\/pride-your-guide-to-stis\/","title":{"rendered":"PRIDE: Your Guide to STI’s"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/06\/Pride.gif” title_text=”Pride” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Intro Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%”]You may remember that awkward day in health class when you learned about the reproductive system, but did they teach you about LGBTQIA+ sexual health needs as well?<\/span>\u00a0Most often the answer is\u00a0<\/span>no<\/span>\u00a0as\u00a0<\/span>there\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a huge lack in sexual education during primary education\u2013and an even bigger gap for education on safe LGBTQIA+ sex.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Determine Risk Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%”]<\/p>\n

Determine\u00a0the risk for STI\u2019s and Pregnancy<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

STI\u2019s and pregnancy are the two most\u00a0common questions\u00a0when it comes to heterosexual sex.\u00a0But how does the definition of \u201csafe sex\u201d change when referring to\u00a0LGBTQIA+\u00a0sex?\u00a0Here\u2019s\u00a0some important things to\u00a0know:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”Pregnancy ” admin_label=”Pregnacy Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]Pregnancy occurs once an egg is fertilized by sperm.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Pregnancy is a risk<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>when both partners have the anatomy for it<\/span><\/span><\/em>.<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>There are several options for preventing pregnancy such as birth control, condoms, and other creams\u00a0<\/span>or<\/span>\u00a0pills such as \u201cPlan B\u201d to help prevent unwanted pregnancy.<\/span>\u00a0For those who were assigned female and are taking testosterone may still be able to get\u00a0<\/span>pregnant<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Birth Control ” admin_label=”Birth Control Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]Again, pregnancy is only a risk when both parties have the anatomy for it. However, many others may want to use birth control for other reasons.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Health & Wellness Services\u00a0has several birth control options\u00a0available<\/span><\/a>\u00a0that you can get right on campus. When you\u00a0schedule\u00a0an appointment for birth control,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0have the opportunity to discuss options\u00a0with a health care provider\u00a0and what works best for your body and\u00a0lifestyle\u00a0before you\u00a0make a decision.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”STI\u2019s ” admin_label=”STI Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]No gender identity or sexuality is immune to STI\u2019s. Make sure to get tested often if you are with multiple partners and\u00a0<\/span>always wear a condom or\u00a0another form\u00a0of protection while engaging in sexual activity<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some immunizations help to offer extra protection as well, such as\u00a0<\/span>Hepatitis A & B<\/span><\/i>\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span>HPV\u00a0vaccine<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span>Health & Wellness Services has these immunizations available\u00a0to those who are interested<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Consider Medications ” admin_label=”Meds Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]Consider taking\u00a0PrEP\u00a0to help you stay safe from\u00a0HIV.\u00a0PrEP\u00a0(pre-exposure\u00a0prophaylaxis) is a medication that an HIV-negative person can take\u00a0daily to reduce their risk for contracting HIV while being sexual with an HIV-positive person. Consider talking to your\u00a0doctor\u00a0if you fall within these groups:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n