
Taking Control of Our Sexual Health
People all around the world are sexually active, having intimate experiences with partners old and new, making it all the more important to ensure safe sexual practices. However, in the United States, 1 in 5 people have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) as a result of several different factors that dictate how at risk one may be for infection. Studies show that the four main pillars of determining risk are where one lives, what they do, their identity, and who they love. Understanding which unique attributes of our lives may contribute to our risk for contracting an STI or STD is an important step in taking control of our sexual health. Where one lives may indicate a higher risk of contracting an STI; for example, states like Idaho and Utah…