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  SacPOP is dedicated to prevent the spread of HIV among youth.  SacPOP is a youth driven non-profit organization and our goal is to reach out to youth to encourage them to get tested and treated for HIV.

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Communication is Key

Communication is Key! Read our latest blog on healthy communication #SacPOP

Healthy communication is fundamental when building a strong foundation for committed relationships. In 2019, I encourage those in romantic relationships to engage in open, nonjudgmental discussions about their needs, wants, and fantasies.

  In this exercise, each individual is an equal contributor to creating a healthier partnership. Active listening is a main feature because both parties must…

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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Happy New Year everyone, and welcome to the month where we spread awareness on cervical cancer! #sacpop

Happy New Year everyone, and welcome to the month where we spread awareness on cervical cancer. Women are typically diagnosed with cervical cancer between the ages of 35 and 44, but we would like to inform people of all ages on how important it is to get regular screenings to prevent the cancer from forming or getting worse.

What is cervical cancer:

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that forms…

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Register to vote today!

If you are 16 or 17 years old, you can pre-register to vote!

👉🏽 registertovote.ca.gov

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September 10th is World Suicide Awareness Day and we want to reach out to those who may need help finding resources or would like someone to talk to.

If you are looking for support for your yourself or a loved one you can call  1-800-273-8255 or text SEIZE to 741741. It’s free and available 24/7. They won’t judge, and everything you tell them is confidential, unless it’s essential to contact emergency services to keep you or your friend safe.

According to the CDC, Suicide affects all youth, but some groups are at higher risk than others:

Boys are more likely than girls to die from suicide.

Of the reported suicides in the 10 to 24 age group, 81% of the deaths were males and 19% were females.

Girls, however, are more likely to report attempting suicide than boys.

Native American/Alaskan Native youth have the highest rates of suicide-related fatalities.

A nationwide survey high school students in the U.S. found Hispanic youth were more likely to report attempting suicide than their black and white, non-Hispanic peers.

Join us at the Out of the Darkness Walk on September 29th at 10am at the Capitol.

https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=5241

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We’re looking for passionate people interested in sexual and reproductive health to be Peer Educators!

If you are 17-24, apply today SACPOP.ORG/JOIN

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Take the pledge at aidschicago.org/sexpert !

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It's National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, find a testing site near you: locator.hiv.gov

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Just some #BlackHistoryMonth inspo from Janet, Gabrielle, Gbenga, and Tracy to take you into the weekend. #28DaysOfPower

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Wondering which birth control method is best for you? Check out bedsider.org/methods to see what your options are! #ThxBirthControl

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Big Day of Giving! - Today is the Big Day of Giving and the purpose is to assist local nonprofits with their goal of making Sacramento a better place.  Donate today and support our cause of increasing awareness about HIV and encouraging youth to get tested and treated for HIV and STDs. Donate today: https://goo.gl/sH31HR

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Today is National Transgender HIV Testing Day! In 2016, HIV rates were higher among transgender women, especially transgender women of color. Find a testing site near you: locator.aids.gov

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Sexperts help normalize conversions about sex and sexual health. Test your knowledge with the Sexperts Slay quiz to see if you’ve got sexpert status!

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HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system. AIDS can develop if HIV is untreated. HIV/AIDS can be treated, but not cured.

Each year, the National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is on March 10th. This day is used to bring awareness and also recognize how many individuals are affected by the disease on a daily basis. There are over 200,000 women and girls living with HIV today. In fact, the CDC reported that there were over 8,000 diagnoses of HIV/AIDS within one year.

We believe that this day is empowering for each woman and girl living with the STI. It shows every woman who has been diagnosed, that they are not alone and it does not equate to a death sentence. Despite their status, thousands of women are living healthy, happy lives.

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Many of these women use their status as a platform to raise awareness to those who are not properly educated on the matter. Although the percentage of new women being diagnosed has declined, there are still many who are infected and have no idea. Therefore, the disease is unknowingly passed on from partner to partner. Individuals think that HIV/AIDS will never affect them, but it only takes one act to contract an STD or STI. Women and girls need to be able to understand the risks of unprotected sex, to adequately protect themselves.

As stated by AIDSinfo, National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day promotes “prevention, testing and treatment”.  Knowing your status is key because if the STI is left untreated, it can cause further harm to one’s immune system. As a whole, this day brings awareness to the youth to help them learn how to make safer decisions, in regards to their sexual behavior.

Some ways we all can reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS include:

Getting tested

Talking to your partner about each other’s status

Always use condoms

Do not share needles

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day #NWGHAAD #SacPOP HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system. AIDS can develop if HIV is untreated. …

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Valentine's Day Pressure

Valentine's Day Pressure POP This! - The Peer Educators were asked, what advice would you give someone who feels pressured to have sex with their partner just because of the holiday? Or what advice would you give someone who is single and feeling lonely on this day? Read more here! #SacPOP #ValentinesDay

POP This! – The Peer Educators were asked, what advice would you give someone who feels pressured to have sex with their partner just because of the holiday? Or what advice would you give someone who is single and feeling lonely on this day?

As most may know, Valentine’s Day is [here]. So, everywhere you go all you see is red hearts, candy, teddy bears, etc. Some associate this holiday with love…

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Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, get informed and get tested! Find a testing site near you - locator.aids.gov

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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. For resources go to LoveIsRespect.org

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Tune in to National Geographic Channel tonight (9/8 c) for Gender Revolution: A Journey With Katie Couric!