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How DBT helped my mental health journey
Written by: Maria
Maria outlines how she has used the basics of DBT when she gets overwhelmed.
How medication has helped me manage my mental health
Written by: Rebecca O'Brien
Rebecca details her journey finding the right medications as part of her mental health treatment.
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Under the Sheets
Written by: spunout
spunout launches a media campaign sharing the lived experience of sexual health for young people in Ireland.
Why LGBTI+ inclusive sex education is important
Written by: Illan Dunne
Illan shares his thoughts on how an LGBTI+ inclusive sex education programme could benefit everyone.
What the new Junior Cert RSE programme means for sex education in Ireland
Written by: Aoife O'Driscoll
While the new junior cycle RSE programme is everything Aoife wishes she had learned, she is sad for those who have missed out.
Why I go for STI tests regularly even if I’m symptom-free
Written by: Lisa
While Lisa has found that getting an STI test is easier than expected, she feels more education is needed to reduce stigma.
How I communicate with my partner about contraception
Written by: Anonymous
This spunout contributor makes speaking with her partner about contraception a regular conversation, and while she says it can sometimes be awkward...
What I wish I knew before I started taking the pill
Written by: Marie-Helene Junker
When it comes to the myths on social media about the pill, Marie shares how speaking with her doctor and doing her own research helped her find the...
How I learned to stop taking sex so seriously
Written by: Mike Edgar
Sex was not what Mike thought it would be like before he started having it. Read about how he helped to ease his nerves and embrace the fun side of...
Who is responsible for making sure contraception is used
Written by: Tia Weldon
While some may hold onto traditional ideas when it comes to who is responsible for contraception, Tia highlights how everyone needs to play their p...
Taking an at-home free STI self test is easier than you’d expect
Written by: D'Andra Andrews
D’Andra shares her experience taking an at-home STI test, a service available to anyone over 17 in Ireland.
How a lack of sex education impacted my sexual health
Written by: Danya Ateya
While sex education in Ireland left Danya with more questions than answers, she is hopeful that the next generation will embrace these sometimes aw...