![]() Though two of PPNYC's newest youth health promoters have yet to complete their first month, the teen educators are clearly a tightknit group of friends. I think working here made a really big impact on my friends and their sexual health. "You see someone that you could potentially relate to, someone that has the same questions as you, the same experiences-it's easier for you to ask them certain questions and tell them things," explains Sheldon. "Once we start doing activities they get interested, and then by the end they usually end up liking us a lot, especially me and Sheldon." After Sheldon and Kurtis fist-bump, the group explains how their age and chemistry are an advantage when it comes to getting information across to other young people. The group believes that their education approach-which avoids lecturing-works to keep young people engaged. ![]() "Mostly they just talked about HIV," Kurtis agrees. "It wasn't even about sex," says 17-year-old Mariama. The other three recall a week in their respective health classes at school that could be considered sex ed-two of them say it was called Aids Week. Read More: Why We Need to Trust Teens to Teach Each Other Sex Edįor half of the peer educators, training for this job was the very first time they'd received any form of sex ed whatsoever. Broadly sat down with six of PPNYC's seven youth health promoters to see what it's like to be a teen teaching other teens sex-ed today. Their work consists of community outreach, leading interactive workshops, and creating media with the goal of informing those aged 11-21 about safe sex and how to access reproductive healthcare. The robins return and the world awakes.Youth health promoters at PPNYC are a grant-funded group of highly trained peer educators from Brooklyn, the Bronx, and the Lower East Side.New Orleans’ Mardi Gras is a fabulous last splash before the Lenten fast.Mother and daughter relive the delights of decorating in miniature.Peter Pan actress told fan to follow her dreams.Formica is witness to a century of solid lifestyle choices.These styles also come into play in the 1950s and 1960s. Modernism isn’t the only design game in town.In these pages, we explore five elements of this revolutionary style. More than 70 years later, the decor they loved continues to attract admirers and fervent collectors. Modern design took off after World War II, as young suburbanites outfitted their new tract homes in a way that reflected their contemporary lifestyle.New Jersey country boy’s reliable Zippo sees him through it all.Three lighters define different stages in this sailor’s life.And for many owners, their Zippo is more than a trusty accessory. Its lighters have gone into battle, lit up the big screen and powered arena-rock encores. Zippo is burned into the American psyche.Mystery package thwarts attempt to lie low in boot camp.Ingenious plan to ask frosh was all his-or was it hers?. ![]()
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