Sexual Health & STDs: Personal Stories

  • Pillow Talk: Ways to Get More out of Being in the Bedroom

    12/03/07, Capessa

    Beth learned that it was okay to ask for what she wanted after being the sole giver in all of her relationships.

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  • Confusing Sex with Love

    03/06/07, Capessa

    Being molested by her father made Kimberly a text book case when it came to relationships. But by shifting her anger and resentment to compassion, she was able to move beyond who she was and become who she is.

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  • Supporting My Gay Son

    02/14/07, Capessa

    Isabell's unconditional love for her children and support of their imaginations made it easy for her to accept her son's sexuality.

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  • How to Play a Man

    02/14/07, Capessa

    Lisa has played roles ranging from black panther to go-go girl, but only in Shakespeare's male characters did she discover the essence of being female.

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  • Beating Abuse: How Marcie Got Her Groove Back

    11/14/06, Capessa

    Childhood sexual abuse left Marcie with a residue of powerlessness on her sexuality. She resisted acting out sexually most of her life, but when she finally gave in to promiscuity, she unexpectedly gained control and became empowered.

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  • A Sexual Evolution

    11/14/06, Capessa

    A life of sexual confusion and mixed messages landed Tawana in a place she never imagined she'd be. Stepping away from sex altogether gave her the clarity she needed and the gift she deserved.

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