Spirituality encompasses how you understand yourself and the world around you. Regardless of religious beliefs each person has a desire to feel good about themselves and to connect with another person. Expressing one's sexuality can be a very spiritual experience and when you have questions about your sexual health it is important that you be able to include the spiritual aspect. 

Advocates for Youth has complied a list of organizations that also partner in encouraging youth to bring their whole self to the discussion about sexual and reproductive health. This discussion involves both how to get involved as an activist but also where you can go for support with your own sexual health questions. Feel free to check out the Religion and Spirituality page.

It seems that every year there are new music artists, sports players or someone on the entertainment news that has a "rags to riches" story to tell. It can be easy, for some, to relate to their humble beginnings but a little more difficult to seriously consider being in the position of having dreams brought to fruition. Everyone does not have the same dreams of being a superstar in the media but sometimes the thought of being a business owner, activist, or obtaining higher education can seem just as far way as the bright lights of Hollywood. 

As I sat in San Jose, Costa Rica, I reflected on how believing in yourself can not only give you the confidence to try new things but can help you make better decisions about elements that affect your sexual health. For four years, I said I wanted to participate in a Spanish immersion program but was unable to for some time. Finally being able to accomplish that goal was monumental for me  and I wanted to share my thoughts via video with you as I ended my month long Spanish immersion program in Costa Rica.