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Sexual Health Information

It's Your Future. Be Informed.

STDS, STIS and your health

Every year in the U.S. there are an estimated 20 million new STD infections and nearly half of all new STD cases occur in people ages 15 to 24. Anyone who is sexually active is at risk for contracting an STD, no matter what form of birth control you use. 
 

Even if you haven't experienced any symptoms, you may still need to get tested. 

when should I get tested?

You need to get tested if:

  • you've recently had unprotected sex

  • you've had a change in partners

  • you have experienced itching or burning in your pelvic area

  • you are pregnant

  • you have scheduled an abortion

You may need to get tested even if you have no symptoms or consistently use a condom. Sex always carries the risks of STIs and STDs, even oral and anal sex.

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CONTRACEPTIVES + SEXUAL RISK AVOIDANCE

Condoms reduce the risk of contracting some STDs, but they do not provide full protection. Many people are misinformed and think that condoms or other barrier methods eliminate the risk completely. Learn more about how you can protect yourself from risks to your health and your future.

It's Your Future. Choose to Know.

Take charge of your health today.

Holistic Care

At New Beginnings Center of Hope, sexual health is more than just the results of testing.

Our caring professional consultants understand the private nature and complexities of sexual health issues. That's why NBCOH offers free sexual health education and interactive educational opportunities that will help you achieve your overall health goals. In addition MCPS offers referrals for STI testing and treatment.

We are here for you with compassionate care and a safe, confidential place to talk about relationships and sexual health. 

 

New Beginnings and My Choice Pregnancy Services do not provide STD testing, but we can talk about your results and give medical information on STDs/STIs and talk about how to avoid risks to your sexual health. 

New Beginnings Center of Hope with My Choice Pregnancy Services

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Disclaimer: New Beginnings Center of Hope (NBCOH) and it's on-site medical partner, My Choices Pregnancy Services (MCPS), are committed to providing you with everything you need to make an informed pregnancy decision.  We believe women and men have a right to get information from a resource that will not profit from the choices and pregnancy decisions they make. All NBCOH & MCPS services are free and confidential.  New Beginnings Center of Hope serves Jamaica, Rosedale, Laurelton, Far Rockaway, and all of Brooklyn and Queens New York.

 

We are a 501c3 non-profit in the state of New York. We are not a medical clinic. And while we do not provide or refer for abortion services, we can answer your questions about side effects, what to expect, and more. Contact us to learn more.

The information on this site is for educational purposes only and should not be substituted for medical or legal advice.​ We are committed to protecting your health information. Please be aware that communicating via unencrypted text messaging or messaging services has some level of risk of being read by a 3rd party. 

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