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I asked a girl out, but she didn’t respond…

I asked a girl out but she didn’t respond to me… I am happy you are reaching out about this, feeling rejected when you ask someone out can be really painful. It is important to remember that asking someone out takes a lot of courage, so good job for putting…

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My parents were talking about hepatitis C and getting tested. What is it and how can I get it? Do I need to get tested?

My parents told me I needed to get tested for hepatitis C because I used IV drugs in the past and have some home piercings and tattoos. What is it exactly? Hepatitis C is a contagious infection that affects your liver that can cause liver cancer or liver failure if…

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HIV Condom Broke

Dear Auntie, I had sex with someone who is HIV positive and the condom broke. How can I make sure I don’t get sick? I’m so glad you wrote in! If you think you might have been exposed to HIV, you still have a medication option to prevent yourself from…

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Make sure I don’t get HIV

Dear Auntie, my partner is HIV positive. How can I make sure I don’t get HIV? This is a great question! Being in a relationship with someone who is HIV positive doesn’t mean that you have to get HIV. Either you or your partner can take medicine to lower the…

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Hi Auntie, I’ve had sex with a guy and oral sex with another. I am 21 but still under my mother’s insurance. Is my info confidential?

Hi Auntie, I’ve had sex with a guy and oral sex with another. I started to freak out when starting to feel sick. I feel nauseous and my throat hurts. I tested negative for strep. I am 21 but still under my mother’s insurance. Is my info confidential? Hey there.…

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I’m a Native girl who primarily dates non-Native men.

Dear Auntie. I’m a Native girl primarily dating non-Native men. I still feel impacted by historical trauma. How can I talk to my partners about this cultural divide, if I should? It is challenging to address these complex conversations, but it is important that we have these conversations with everyone…

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Neither sides of my family accept me and treat me as if I’m “off”. What should I do?

Dear Auntie, I’m half White Mountain Apache, half Hispanic and neither sides of my family accept me and treat me as if I’m “off”. What should I do? Not being appreciated for your heritage can be difficult, especially if it’s coming from your family members who you want to love…

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How do I get in a relationship

How do I get in a relationship? There is no easy answer to this question because there are so many ways to meet people. When trying to meet people we should consider a few things. You have to put yourself out there to meet people. This can be scary because…

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Can I get pregnant by giving head?

I’m glad you asked because there are a lot of misconceptions out there on STDs and oral sex. If you don’t know the answer, you’re right in asking the question so you have the knowledge to protect yourself. The short answer is no, you cannot get pregnant from oral sex.…

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I want out of sex trade

Dear Auntie, I want out of the sex trade You are so brave for reaching out. No one deserves to be forced to do things against their will. Your next steps may feel full of uncertainty, but I want you to know that there are caring people out there who…

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I asked a girl out, but she didn’t respond…

My parents were talking about hepatitis C and getting tested. What is it and how can I get it? Do I need to get tested?

HIV Condom Broke

Make sure I don’t get HIV

Hi Auntie, I’ve had sex with a guy and oral sex with another. I am 21 but still under my mother’s insurance. Is my info confidential?

I’m a Native girl who primarily dates non-Native men.

Neither sides of my family accept me and treat me as if I’m “off”. What should I do?

How do I get in a relationship

Can I get pregnant by giving head?

I want out of sex trade

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