It is a busy time in our country right now. Sometimes it feels like there are more things to fight over than there are to agree on, and like we live in an endless loop of devastating news. It can be easy to want to shut the door and hide. But now is precisely the… Read more
Sex education in public schools has a long, arduous history in the United States. Beginning in 1912, public schools used handouts and pamphlets to educate their students on reproduction and pregnancy. Much of the information was vague and extremely limited in it comprehensiveness. That is, until the 1950s, when the American Medical Association (AMA) in… Read more
The Annex is excited to welcome our new Director of Clinical Operations and Services, Erin Wilkins! Erin comes with a wealth of experience and passion for sexual health, and we are thrilled to have her on our team. Here’s a little more about her! Erin’s Background I got my start in sexual health during high… Read more
October is coming, so it’s time to talk! Advocates for Youth, an organization whose sole purpose is to champion programs and policies around sexual health for young people, created “Let’s Talk Month” to encourage parent/child communication about sexuality. The Annex recognizes the need for parents and youth to understand each other’s perspectives around relationships and sexual… Read more
Sex education in public schools has a long, arduous history in the United States. Beginning in 1912, public schools used handouts and pamphlets to educate their students on reproduction and pregnancy. Much of the information was vague and extremely limited in it comprehensiveness. That is, until the 1950s, when the American Medical Association (AMA) in… Read more