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Project Condom through a Participant's Eyes
Project Condom was not something I had ever heard of. When we first started discussing it in our YAB meetings, I was very intrigued....
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Mar 10, 20222 min read


YAB’s Tips on Surviving Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that can be a great time with friends and family, or a dreaded time with friends and family. With...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Nov 24, 20212 min read


Seasonal Affective Disorder and Teen Mental Health Resources
Seasonal Affective Disorder (better known as SAD) is depression that occurs to a person during a specific time of the year. Most...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Nov 19, 20212 min read


National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, where we acknowledge and raise awareness of the problems faced by youth, families,...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Nov 5, 20212 min read


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Q: Can I get pregnant while I am on my period? Yes, you can get pregnant while on your period and any time during your cycle! You are...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Aug 17, 20211 min read


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Q: Can birth control pills help with my period? Absolutely they can! In fact, birth control pills are often the first and most effective...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Jun 24, 20211 min read


Join the Teen Connect Youth Advisory Board
The Teen Connect Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is expanding! Want to make a difference and have your voice be heard? Don’t miss your chance...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
May 18, 20211 min read


April 12 Test & Talk Event: Free Sexual Health Screenings, Trivia, Prizes & More!
Join Metro Inclusive Health, Ybor Youth Clinic, and Teen Connect Tampa Bay for a FREE sexual health screening event on Monday, April 12th...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Apr 8, 20211 min read


Student Access to Sex Ed in Florida is at Risk
Sexual health education has been a hot topic in the news this month. You may have heard about new legislation that is pushing to change...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Mar 29, 20212 min read


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Q: When do pregnancy symptoms start? Symptoms of pregnancy can vary for every woman. There is no fixed timing for when these symptoms can...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Mar 26, 20211 min read


You Don't Want to Miss This!
Metro Inclusive Health is hosting their Virtual LGBTQ+ Youth Summit March 5-7, with the theme "Advocacy, Anti-Racism, & Resilience".
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Feb 22, 20211 min read


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Q: Is taking Plan B several times bad for you? Taking Plan B several times will not harm you or cause negative effects. It may cause your...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Feb 15, 20211 min read


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Q: Can I take someone else's birth control? You could, but we do not recommend this. Everyone’s bodies and personalities are so...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Jan 4, 20211 min read


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Q: If I’m allergic to latex, are there other birth control methods that will protect me from STDs? Yes, there are other birth control...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Dec 18, 20201 min read


The Youth Advisory Board Is Expanding!
The Teen Connect Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is expanding! Don’t miss your chance to join us. Apply online by December 12th. What is the...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Dec 7, 20201 min read


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Q: How can I tell if my partner has an STD? Few sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are asymptomatic, meaning you could not tell if...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Nov 30, 20201 min read


Resources for the Holidays
During a time when Thanksgiving brings people together, COVID-19 has drastically changed the way we celebrate. With coronavirus cases...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Nov 23, 20202 min read


Remember to Vote!
Your voice, your vote matters! The best way to ensure your vote gets counted in the 2020 general election is to make a plan to vote.
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Oct 27, 20202 min read


Halloween: Safe Ways to Celebrate + Hall-O-Screen!
Try these low-risk activities to help keep the spirit of Halloween alive. Plus information on Hall-O-Screen!
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Oct 26, 20202 min read


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Q: Is the morning-after pill (Plan B) the same thing as the abortion pill?
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Oct 23, 20201 min read
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