Written by Jessica, RSEI Educator | Published May 1st, 2025 Ah, sex ed class. It could be the first place a young person sees a real-life condom, identifies signs of abuse in a relationship, or learns that yes – STIs can pass through oral sex. But sex education can and should go deeper than that. … Continued
Written by Julie, RSEI Educator | Published January 29th, 2025 If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to either of these helplines:Trans Lifeline (877 565 8860)1-866-488-7386 | Text | Chat (The Trevor Project) Why are we talking about this topic right now? In 2024 alone, 672 anti-trans bills were introduced in … Continued
Written by Lulu, RSEI Educator | Published October 18th, 2024 *Language Note: For this post, we are leaning on existing research around pregnancy and childbirth-related mortality for people in the United States. This research uses gendered language (women, maternal mortality, etc.) that does not account for the fact that not all pregnant people identify as … Continued
Written by Jessica, RSEI Educator | Published September 16th, 2024 Before peach and eggplant emojis were ever exchanged in Instagram DMs, there were erotic love letters, privately commissioned nude paintings, and a little while later, sexy polaroid pictures. For centuries, people have been making their sexual selves known using different types of media. People today … Continued
Written by Victoria, RSEI Educator | Published June 27th, 2024 The teenage years can be tumultuous, presenting various challenges, particularly regarding body image and sexual health. Young people are bombarded with messages about what their bodies should and shouldn’t look like, which can lead to confusion, insecurity, and negative health outcomes. We will delve into … Continued
Written by Sam, RSEI Educator | Published May 24th, 2024 According to Guttmacher, a leading research and policy organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) worldwide (last updated Sept 2023): As we see, sex education in many states across the country remains inadequate, inconsistent, or entirely absent, leaving young people without … Continued
Written by Angie, RSEI Educator | Published April 8th, 2024 With so much technology at our fingertips, we can search for information that we need in an instant. Gone are the days of flipping through massive encyclopedias that might already be outdated by the time publication rolls around. With instant access, we should be at … Continued
Written by Sam, RSEI Educator | Published February 27th, 2024 This blog is meant to act as a supplemental resource to the December RSEI webinar entitled “Body Items* for Body Liberation.” RSEI Members can access the recording on the Members’ Home Page. For non-members, please email: Professional.Development@pprm.org Pre-Reading Written Reflection: Take 3-5 minutes to yourself and … Continued
Written by Jessica, RSEI Educator | Published January 3rd, 2024 Book bans targeting sexual content are bad news It could be nude illustrations about puberty like in Robie Harris’s 1994 landmark sexual health book for kids ages 10 and up, It’s Perfectly Normal, or the tension-filled first kiss between two queer teens in Kacen Callendar’s … Continued
Written by Victoria, RSEI Educator | Published December 6th, 2023 The Centers for Disease Control recommends that people who are sexually active get tested at least once a year for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, this recommendation also depends on the number of partners a person has and if they know their status or not. … Continued