Here are a couple of relationship tips to make your spring fling a little more long term:

Consensual sex is a voluntary agreement between all parties involved. When it comes to sex, consent is when one person asks to initiate sexual activity, and the other person(s) responds with a voluntary, conscious, and active, “Yes.”

Voluntary means: you are not being threatened or coerced into the sexual activity. No one is physically forcing you, threatening, or humiliating you into having sex.

First off, let’s start with the basics—You can get HIV through contact with an infected person’s bodily fluids: blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and/or breast milk. Getting tested, knowing your HIV status and knowing the HIV status of your partner(s) is the best way to keep yourself safe.

The next step is to know the level of risk that could come with certain activities.

Whether you’re planning on going way for spring break or got invited to a local party – be aware of your surroundings, stick with friends, and if you get a cup in your hand – watch it closely to protect yourself from the danger of getting “roofied.”

Did you know 1 in 3 adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of abuse from a dating partner?

Domestic abuse is not gender specific (is not soley a female issue) and can take many forms. Domestic abuse can enter a relationship in different ways. You may find yourself questioning whether or not a relationship is actually “abusive” if it is not physical. You or someone you know could be experiencing emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual, or physical abuse. Abuse can happen to anyone at any age.

Did you know that STD’s (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) are common and rates are increasing in California and across the U.S.? Half of sexually active teens and young adults will get an STD before their 25th birthday—and many of them have no idea because most STDs have no symptoms. If left untreated, STDs can lead to some long-term health problems, including infertility.

Using barriers during any type of sexual activity is a good idea to protect yourself and your partner against STDs. BUT, if you don’t always use condoms, take these steps to get yourself tested.

So you’ve decided to have oral sex with your partner… what comes next? Oral sex isn’t as risk-free as you might think.

Take these steps to ensure you’re playing it safe.

It's no coincidence that National Condom Week is during the same month as Valentine’s Day. Celebrate by getting FREE condoms.

Luckily there are a couple of different ways California teens can skip spending their pocket money on condoms.

Myth #1: You have to get parental consent or have a parent/guardian with you in order to get sexual + reproductive health care services.

No, we’re not saying that you should talk about the intimate details of your sex life with your parents over the dinner table! But it is important to have a trusted adult in your life that you can talk to about your sexual health. This could be a parent, aunt or uncle, a teacher or guidance counselor, or even an older sibling.