Tuesday, 05 May 2009
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Need Anonymous Sexual Health Advice? Text It In!
The Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of North Carolina has just made it easier for you to ask for sexual health advice. From their site:
“What are the symptoms of gonorrhea?”
“Which birth control is the best?”
“Where can I go to get condoms?”How It Works: You text us a question to (919) 699-0911. Within 24 hours, we text you back with an answer. It’s that simple. We won’t judge you or preach to you; you get the best advice and information that we can offer free of charge. All questions are welcome and no question is too outrageous. We’re here to help.
Caveats: We’re not doctors. If you have a medical question, you should call your doctor. If you have an emergency, you should call 911. Standard text message rates apply. All texts remain anonymous, but we will record your location and information for statistical purposes; this information will not be shared with anyone else. This service is only available within North Carolina.
Why: Because you have questions at any time, day or night. Because your sexual health is important and the mistake you make today can affect you for the rest of your life.
I think that's awesome - getting solid advice from people who know their stuff. Also, to check the speed, I texted in a sample question and got a response in five minutes, which is great.
Would you use a service like this?
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Comments (14)
will they teach me how to lose my virginity? lolololol. i kid.
if "standard text msgs rates apply" then it's not really free >.>
People who need to ask where to get condoms shouldn't be having sex.
I think it's a good idea, though, in general.
@AnonymousBlonde@xanga - Yeah. you can get it for $10 to $20 a pack over at Walgreens. I'm 18 yearso ld, and know that I have to get up over there. And I never had a problem with it since.
@asdfghjkieu@xanga - I think by "standard text messaging rates apply" they mean that whatever your phone company charges you for texting, that's what will apply when you text this center. The Prevention Campaign itself isn't going to charge you. So if I have unlimited text messaging, it's not going to cost me extra.
I'm not really sexually active or in the position (no pun intended) to be involved in such activity, so I probably wouldn't use a service like this any time soon. I think my first place to go for information would be any medical websites on the Internet, and then to my doctor if it's more serious.
@KasumiCelesta@xanga - i see. thanks for the clarification [: i have unlimited texting too...maybe i should ask some questions :D
sure, it's great to have more options. I can't really think of anything I'd like to ask at the moment.
Good idea, sure. I wouldn't use it, though. I prefer actually looking things up.
This is a good idea. Sadly, I don't think enough teens would actually do this. & woo for North Carolina! I go to college in that state :]
I think teens would use it.
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This is a pretty good idea. People are having sex younger and younger these days and there is not adequate education for them at that stage. I think this is a great way for them to get advice, as they may not be comfortable talking to parents or the school councellor.
i actually thinks it's a very good idea. some of the questions aren't exactly suitable for yahoo answers, haha
somebody should introduce these people to google!
good idea! i would use it if i were away from a computer and needed some fast facts or quick advice. although i'm already pretty knowledgeable about sex health and sex ed.