We are all feeling the effects of the economy. Donations to all non-profits are on the decline. And unfortunately, AIDS Resource, the area’s only agency dedicated to eradicating the spread of HIV and STDs, is dealing with an unprecedented budget cut, which is leading to cuts in preventive services. Not only does AIDS Resource...
(The following is the opinion of the writer and does not represent the opinion of The Williamsport Guardian or any other organization.) My husband and I recently discussed when to start speaking with our 4-year-old daughter about sex. As a Prevention Specialist with AIDS Resource, I often host group sessions with young people, after...
When I recently asked a group of local youth if they thought of oral sex as sexual intercourse, the resounding response was “NO;” oral sex is not the same thing as vaginal or anal sex. When I asked why, they explained that “you can’t get pregnant from a blow job.” When I asked the...