Talking about sex may be uncomfortable, but last year over one third of high school students were sexually active.
Our silence will not stop the devastating impact of sexually transmitted diseases on our tribes. Together, we must find the courage to stand up and have a voice. As gifts from the Creator, we cannot be afraid to discuss sex and sexuality, and to take steps to protect ourselves and our partners from sexually transmitted diseases.
Learn more:
- STD/HIV Testing Services
- Teens: STD, HIV, and Sexual Health information
- Adults: STD, HIV, and Sexual Health information
- Two-Spirit and LGBTQ: STD, HIV, and Sexual Health information
- Parents: Talking to your kids about STD, HIV, and Sexual Health
- Teachers and Health Educators: STD, HIV, and Sexual Health Resources
Get tested — and encourage others to do the same. It's important to know your STD and HIV status to protect yourself and others. Blood, urine, and saliva tests are available for different STDs.
Think HIV/AIDS is not an issue in Indian Country? Think again! AIDS is on the rise. AIDS has been diagnosed for over 3,084 American Indians and Alaska Natives since the beginning of the epidemic. And 1/2 of all new HIV infections in the U.S. occur in young people under the age of 25.
Visit Project Red Talon at the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board for additional STD/HIV data and resources serving American Indians and Alaska Natives in the Pacific Northwest.
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