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Guide for initiating a conversation about sex w/ a partner

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STARS

is an easy-to-remember acronym that helps to begin a conversation leading to consensual great sex. This talk can help co-create a sacred space that is both fun & hot!

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STARS stands for:

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By using STARS, you create a safe space for talking about subjects we often keep to ourselves, so...

Make Time For The Talk! ​

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Sexual Health issues to consider are:

STIs are caused by bacteria, parasites and viruses that are passed from person to person by sexual or sensual contact. Yet not all STIs are caused by sex (some are caused just by skin to skin contact) and sex does not cause all STIs.

We are not mind readers. Even people in long-term relationships can't always tell what their partners want or desire. Learning how to be with a new partner requires openness to talking, listening, and observing. Expressing desires and exploring together can be one of the most exciting aspects of a developing sexual relationship, but even in a one-time encounter, letting the other person know in advance what you enjoy and can agree upon together will greatly improve the experience for both of you. As you question, explore, and grow sexually, you will discover that it can be an amazing tool for deepening your understanding of yourself.

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The best way of getting pleasure and joy is to discuss it openly and directly.

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Some examples are below.

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Boundaries are critical to healthy relationships. Being able to express both your desires and your avoids create consensual relationships that are meaningful and pleasurable.

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What should your partner avoid saying/touching/doing (or avoid asking you to say/touch/do)?

Sometimes we know our triggers, and other times we discover them unintentionally.

Something that is a "no" right now could change in the future, but being informed helps ensure that one partner doesn't make assumptions that could negatively affect the experience for both of you.

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Some examples are:

To figure out and communicate your Avoids use the !

R : Relationship Intentions/Expectations

This Is Who I am, What Sex Means To Me, What I Expect From Sexual Partners

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​Intentions and expectations may be very difficult to discuss. Sometimes we don't even know what we want with that person. Sometimes we do and telling them can feel very vulnerable. Talking about intentions up front leads to a better understanding of what is and isn't possible. While we have no control over other people, hoping that they will change through sex often leads to emotional distress.

This may be the place that takes the most practice and letting go of fear. It is not something we are taught to be honest about, much less discuss.

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Some examples are:

To organize and deepen your Intentions and Expectations use the STARS Talk Relationship Workbook !

My Sexual, Emotional, Spiritual, Cultural and Psychological Safety Needs

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Safer sex is not just condoms and contraception.

Feeling safe is the MOST important aspect of good sex and a healthy relationship. The STARS Talk is about co-creating a safe space by communicating all the areas that safety is needed. This goes beyond the "safer sex talk" of STIs and pregnancy prevention. Exploring the areas of emotional, physical, spiritual, cultural and psychological safety is essential.

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To explore what your Safety Needs are use the STARS Talk Relationship Workbook !

Download the STARS Workbook

Walk through the STARS Talk to explore your turn-ons, avoids, intentions and safety needs.

Use the Workbook to help you create your own STARS Talk.

Share your STARS Talk with the free fillable PDF!

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is an easy-to-remember acronym that helps to begin a conversation leading to consensual great sex. This talk can help co-create a sacred space that is both fun & hot! ​ STARS stands for: ​ ​ By using STARS, you create a safe space for talking about subjects we often keep to ourselves, so...

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About The Book

A revised and updated edition of Emily Nagoski's game-changing New York Times bestseller Come As You Are, featuring new information and research on mindfulness, desire, and pleasure that will radically transform your sex life.

For much of the 20th and 21st centuries, women's sexuality was an uncharted territory in science, studied far less frequently-and far less seriously-than its male counterpart.

That is, until Emily Nagoski's Come As You Are, which used groundbreaking science and research to prove that the most important factor in creating and sustaining a sex life filled with confidence and joy is not what the parts are or how they're organized but how you feel about them. In the years since the book's initial publication, countless women have learned through Nagoski's accessible and informative guide that things like stress, mood, trust, and body image are not peripheral factors in a woman's sexual wellbeing; they are central to it-and that even if you don't always feel like it, you are already sexually whole by just being yourself. This revised and updated edition continues that mission with new information and advanced research, demystifying and decoding the science of sex so that everyone can create a better sex life and discover more pleasure than you ever thought possible.

About The Author

Emily Nagoski is the award-winning author of the New York Times bestseller Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life, and the coauthor of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. She has an MS in counseling and a PhD in health behavior, both from Indiana University.

Raves and Reviews

"This is the best book I have ever read about sexual desire and why some couples just stop having sex, and what they can do about it. Come As You Are is an absolutely necessary guide for all couples who want to understand the ups and downs in their own sex life. It is a must read!"
-John Gottman, Ph.D., author of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

"Emily Nagoski has written one of the most important books about sex any woman (or anybody else) could ever pick up, full of insights that are both fascinating and deeply useful. Synthesizing new research and theory about sexuality with old-school sex-positive information of the sort you didn't learn in sex ed (unless, perhaps, you are a Unitarian, or Scandinavian, or lucky enough to be in Dr. Nagoski's class), I guarantee Come As You Are will open minds and change lives."
- Carol Queen, Ph.D., Founding director, Center for Sex & Culture

"Emily Nagoski is worth her weight in TED Talks, and Come as You Are is a master-class in the science of sex."
- Ian Kerner, sex therapist and bestselling author of She Comes First

"It's the science of sex, decoded and demystified. Want to be educated on the latest findings about female genitalia? Of course you do. Empowering and sex-positive at best, this informative read makes for an enticing bedfellow."
-Refinery29

"Lots of books - and articles and experts - claim to have the keys to transform your sex life. This one actually has it. It isn't as fast as taking a pill, but it will last a whole lot longer. You will find no hot new bedroom moves - it's that deeper-level soul stuff. You know, the stuff that actually works."
-Salon.com

"Wonderful new language to help us articulate to women (and their lovers) what is going on."
- Huffington Post

"Like a punch to the gut. When I read the passage that made me realize-after all these years-that I was not actually broken, I began to cry. . . . I wished [Nagoski] was someone who was actively in my life, someone I could reach out to for grounding every time I momentarily forgot the lessons in her book."
-Book Riot

"Nagoski's book deserves plaudits for the rare achievement of merging pop science and the sexual self-help genre in prose that's not insufferably twee. . . . [ Come As You Are] offers up hard facts on the science of arousal and desire in a friendly and accessible way."
- The Guardian (UK)

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About The Book A revised and updated edition of Emily Nagoski's game-changing New York Times bestseller Come As You Are, featuring new information and research on mindfulness, desire, and pleasure that will radically transform your sex life. For much of the 20th and 21st centuries, women's sexuality was an uncharted territory in science, studied far less frequently-and far less seriously-than its male counterpart.

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LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI FIRST BOOK PRIZE

'Adore, adore, adore' THE GUARDIAN
'Simply phenomenal' BITCH MEDIA
'Brave, inspirational, ground-breaking' BARBARA CARELLAS
'Deeply personal, honest and instructive' CARYN FRANKLIN
'A gift to anyone looking to open their minds and fall in love' CN LESTER

In this frank, funny and poignant book, transgender activist Juno Roche discusses sex, desire and dating with leading figures from the trans and non-binary community.

Calling out prejudices and inspiring readers to explore their own concepts of intimacy and sexuality, the first-hand accounts celebrate the wonder and potential of trans bodies and push at the boundaries of how society views gender, sexuality and relationships.

Empowering and necessary, this collection shows all trans people deserve to feel brave, beautiful and sexy.

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Queer Sex: A Trans and Non-Binary Guide to Intimacy, Pleasure and Relationships|Paperback

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LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI FIRST BOOK PRIZE 'Adore, adore, adore' THE GUARDIAN 'Simply phenomenal' BITCH MEDIA 'Brave, inspirational, ground-breaking' BARBARA CARELLAS 'Deeply personal, honest and instructive' CARYN FRANKLIN 'A gift to anyone looking to open their minds and fall in love' CN LESTER In this frank, funny and poignant book, transgender activist Juno Roche discusses sex, desire and dating with leading figures from the trans and non-binary community.

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The sexual lives of people with disabilities are rarely discussed. It is as if, because someone has a biological or psychological impairment, they do not exist as a sexual being. As such, many people with disabilities feel marginalised and powerless not only in their day-to-day lives, but also in their ability to form sexual relationships. A range of health issues are raised as a result.

Illustrated by research drawn from a range of international contexts, Disability and Sexual Health: A Critical Exploration of Key Issues is the first to examine this important but seldom acknowledged issue. Beginning with an understanding of how both disability and sexuality are socially defined phenomena, the book discusses the implications for the sexual health of people with disabilities, from sexual health education and access to information to STDs and possible sexual exploitation. The book concludes with a chapter recommending inclusive practice in line with the aims of the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities.

Disability and Sexual Health will be important reading for researchers and students in health psychology, critical psychology and the psychology of sexuality, gender, disability and nursing. It will also be of interest to professionals working with people with disabilities in health care and social work.

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Disability and Sexual Health | A Critical Exploration of Key Issues |

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The sexual lives of people with disabilities are rarely discussed. It is as if, because someone has a biological or psychological impairment, they do not exist as a sexual being. As such, many people with disabilities feel marginalised and powerless not only in their day-to-day lives, but also in their ability to form sexual relationships.

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Trans Bodies, Trans Selves: A Resource by and for Transgender Communities

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Amazon.com: Trans Bodies, Trans Selves: A Resource by and for Transgender Communities: 9780190092726: Erickson-Schroth, Laura: Books

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Jeffrey S. Nevid Ph.D. (Author), Fern Gotfried (Author)

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Choices: Sex in the Age of STDs (2nd Edition)

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Choices: Sex in the Age of STDs (2nd Edition): 9780205278299: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com

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I purchased this book as a resource as I am a teacher of sex ed. Though as a public school teacher I couldn't make this required reading, it is an excellent resource and one I will recommend to parents. If I had teenage boys it would be required reading! It's well-organized, easy to read, and answers all those questions that most adults and teenage kids are uncomfortable talking about with each other. I really appreciate that it doesn't try to educate using scare tactics, but understands that a ...more

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I purchased this book as a resource as I am a teacher of sex ed. Though as a public school teacher I couldn't make this required reading, it is an excellent resource and one I will recommend to parents. If I had teenage boys it would be required reading!

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SAFE SEX: A DOCTOR EXAMINES THE REALITIES OF AIDS AND OTHER STDS by Joe S. Jr. - Paperback - 1991 - from Folded Corner Books (SKU: 008682)

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DO NOT buy this ! It fails to address even the most basic aspects of Sex Education.
It seems like nobody bothered to read this before they decided to publish this because the same content is repeated multiple times in various chapters.
The content is extremely heteronormative, opinionated as well as preachy and there are minimal references to ANYTHING !

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DO NOT buy this ! It fails to address even the most basic aspects of Sex Education.It seems like nobody bothered to read this before they decided to publish this because the same content is repeated multiple times in various chapters. The content is extremely heteronormative, opinionated as well as preachy and there are minimal references to ANYTHING !

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"[In reference to vaginas] Someone saying you're "too loose"? Maybe that person's previous experience has been with women who weren't aroused (which, in the case of young adults, ins't that unusual)...Since many people think that penetration is supposed to be painful at first, a lot of them don't know how to wait for full arousal or make penetration comfortable. So, if a partner is saying you're "too loose," either they're simply experiencing a relaxed, aroused partner for the first time, or they're blowing smoke - either because they think it's the thing to say, or they were expecting to feel trapped in a vise, which is not how penetration should feel for either partner."

"No one person, group, or book can-or should-tell everyone what choices are right for them, because there is no one right set of sexual choices for everyone. What is absolutely right for one person can be absolutely wrong for someone else. Only you can find out what your sexuality should be like, and define it accordingly."

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"[In reference to vaginas] Someone saying you're "too loose"? Maybe that person's previous experience has been with women who weren't aroused (which, in the case of young adults, ins't that unusual)...Since many people think that penetration is supposed to be painful at first, a lot of them don't know how to wait for full arousal or make penetration comfortable.

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The Means of Reproduction: Sex, Power, and the Future of the World

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The Means of Reproduction: Sex, Power, and the Future of the World [Goldberg, Michelle] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Means of Reproduction: Sex, Power, and the Future of the World

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About the Author
Janet Hyde
Janet Shibley Hyde, is a Professor of Psychology and Women's Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, received her education at Oberlin College and the University of California, Berkeley. She has taught a course in human sexuality since 1974, first at Bowling Green State University, then at Denison University, and now at the University of Wisconsin. Her research interests are in gender differences and gender development in childhood and adolescence.
John DeLamater
John D. DeLamater, Professor of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He created the human sexuality course at the University of Wisconsin in 1975 and has since taught it regularly. His current research and writing are focused on the effects of life-course transitions on sexuality. He is a Fellow of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality and the 2002 recipient of the Kinsey Award from the Society for Career Contributions to Sex Research.

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Janet Hyde Janet Shibley Hyde, is a Professor of Psychology and Women's Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, received her education at Oberlin College and the University of California, Berkeley. She has taught a course in human sexuality since 1974, first at Bowling Green State University, then at Denison University, and now at the University of Wisconsin.

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Sexual Wisdom: A Guide for Parents, Young Adults, Educators, and Physicians

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Sexual Wisdom: A Guide for Parents, Young Adults, Educators, and Physicians

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Sexual Wisdom: A Guide for Parents, Young Adults, Educators, and Physicians

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From the rear cover of this 324 page book: "The sexual revolution promised people greater freedom and joy in their sex lives. Instead it has delivered record levels of sexually transmitted diseases, the legitimization and spread of pornography, greater sexual hostility between the sexes, and crit...

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Human Sexuality: Self, Society, and Culture is a fully integrated learning system which encourages students to think critically and supports students through their journey towards greater self-awareness. It is accompanied by Learnsmart, the groundbreaking online adaptive learning diagnostic tool that provides an individualized learning environment to help students identify what they know, and more importantly, what they donËt knowËhelping them become active participants as they learn to appreciate all aspects of human sexuality. ËË

With its positive, thought-provoking appraisal of the human sexual experience, Human Sexuality: Self, Society, and Culture emphasizes the need to think critically about the contexts that shape sexualityËas well as highlights the role of sexuality in our community, culture, and society. Gil Herdt and Nicole Polen create an environment where students can feel free to explore their self-awareness while inspiring a lifelong appreciation for their sexual well-being. Human Sexuality: Self, Society, and Culture gives students the tools they need to embrace the entire human sexual experience with an emphasis on current and engaging research and strong coverage of diversity.

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Human Sexuality: Self, Society, and Culture is a fully integrated learning system which encourages students to think critically and supports students through their journey towards greater self-awareness. It is accompanied by Learnsmart, the groundbreaking online adaptive learning diagnostic tool that provides an individualized learning environment to help students identify what they know, and more importantly, what they donËt knowËhelping them become active participants as they learn to appreciate all aspects of human sexuality.

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Welcome to the Asexual Visibility and Education Network. AVEN hosts the world's largest online asexual community as well as a large archive of resources on asexuality. AVEN strives to create open, honest discussion about asexuality among sexual and asexual people alike.

Unlike celibacy, which is a choice to abstain from sexual activity, asexuality is an intrinsic part of who we are, just like other sexual orientations. Asexual people have the same emotional needs as everybody else and are just as capable of forming intimate relationships. To find out more about asexuality, click here. For media and speaking requests, or to get involved with ace and aro visibility & education activities, please email aven.pt@gmail.com. If you have a question about asexuality, please email aven.qa@gmail.com.

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Learn more about STD's here

STD fact sheets

Reportable disease form for Health Providers click here. -- Annual Tennessee List of Reportable Diseases here.

Sexually Transmitted Disease Exam and Treatment

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's), can cause serious health problems and even sterility if left untreated.

If anyone suspects they have a sexually transmitted disease they should get help immediately. Call us for confidential testing.

Our clinic conducts STD patient education and partner notification and treatment services

Fees/Payments:

If you have TennCare, there is no cost to you

For those without TennCare, there will be a $20 office visit charge for a State of Tennessee Resident (Click here for acceptable proofs of residency)

There will be a $100 office visit charge for all non-Tennessee residents (services will not be rendered without satisfying acceptable proof of residency)

Charges may apply for certain other necessary treatments. Appointments are suggested; same day or next day appointments are available.
Vaginitis Program

Examination, testing, treatment, and education services are available for common causes of vaginitis such as yeast, bacterial vaginosis, and trichomoniasis.
HIV Testing

HIV testing is on walk-in basis at no charge to client.

Test results are given in person in clinic and not by telephone.

Test results are returned to clinic two weeks from test date. (see FAQ)

Educations/Presentation Program

Trained counselors are available to talk to clients about STDs.

Community education programs available.

Medications

On-site dispensing of medications
Frequently Asked Questions

Can you really get sexually transmitted diseases through oral sex?
Yes you can get a sexually transmitted disease through oral sex.

Can you tell by looking at someone that they have a sexually transmitted disease?
No, not usually although some diseases cause sores or rashes that can be seen.

How long does it take after having sex before you have symptoms of a sexually transmitted disease?
Each disease has a specific incubation time. For example gonorrhea takes 2 - 10 days, chlamydia can take up to ninety days, and syphilis can take up to ninety days.

Can it be cured?
STDs caused by bacteria can be cured with certain antibiotics. STDs caused by viruses cannot be cured, but can be treated and possibly controlled.

Does the exam include a Pap smear?
An STD exam does include a Pelvic exam, however, the test done is not a Pap smear. A Pap smear can be done in the Family Health Clinic or GYN's office. An STD exam does not take the place of a regular Pap smear.

What tests do you offer?
We have diagnostic tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia.

Why does it take two weeks for my HIV test to return?
The test is sent off to our regional laboratory.

Is urine testing for chlamydia or gonorrhea available for men in the clinic?
Yes.

Do you offer rapid HIV test?
No

Do you test for herpes?
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NO-COST & CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES If you find yourself in an unexpected or unplanned pregnancy, Choices is your next step. We offer the most medically accurate pregnancy testing and ultrasounds to see how far along you are in your pregnancy. These two steps are essential to make your next choice.

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8:00am - 11:15am

423.834.7374

NOTICE: STEP TN will accept clients until 4:45pm Monday - Thursday, and 1:45pm on Fridays. Please note, the Impact Hub lobby will be locked promptly at 5:00pm Monday - Thursday & 2:00pm on Fridays, and client services will be closed.

STEP TN Rural Outreach

ETSU ID Clinic

615 N. State of Franklin Road,
Johnson City, Tennessee 37604

Closing times listed do not always reflect applicants will be accepted up to that time. It may be necessary to cease taking applicants earlier in order to complete processing by the end of the business day.

Jan. 3: New Year's Day, Observed
Jan. 17: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Apr. 15: Good Friday
May 30: Memorial Day

Jun. 20: Juneteenth, Observed
Jul. 4: Independence Day
Sept. 5: Labor Day
Nov. 24: Thanksgiving Day

Nov. 25: Day After Thanksgiving
Dec. 23: Christmas Eve, Observed
Dec. 26: Christmas Day, Observed
Dec. 30: New Year's Eve, Observed

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Cempa Community Care - Improving Health Inspiring Change

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Improving Health, Inspiring Change 1000 E 3rd Street, Suite 300, Chattanooga, TN 37403 Primary Care Services: Monday - Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm Friday 8:00am to 2:00pm Monday - Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm Friday 8:00am to 2:00pm Prevention Services is closed daily from 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM, except on Fridays.

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Reproductive Health

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This experience was so wonderful and put me at ease! I felt supported from the initial call, and while I didn't need condoms or a ride to the appointment, it meant so much because there was definitely a point in time where I would have needed those badly. Everyone was so sweet, it made me want to volunteer with this program one day.

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This experience was so wonderful and put me at ease! I felt supported from the initial call, and while I didn't need condoms or a ride to the appointment, it meant so much because there was definitely a point in time where I would have needed those badly.

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"Harry Fisch knows more about sex than anyone on earth, with the possible exception of Colin Farrell. This book will improve your love life. You should trust Harry Fisch. I do, and there are few I'd let anywhere near that subject."-A.J.