News from Mabel
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Most STIs are Asymptomatic
By Emma Smith (she, her, hers), Mabel Wadsworth Center, Intern Did you know that most STIs are asymptomatic? This means that many sexually transmitted infections(like chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, HIV, HPV, syphilis, et al) usually don’t cause any noticeable symptoms, meaning that outwardly, a person and their partner(s) have no way to tell if there is… read more…
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TDOV 2021
By Aspen Ruhlin (they,them), Client and Community Advocate at Mabel Wadsworth Center While more people are familiar with Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to honor and remember those members of the trans community who have been killed in acts of transphobic violence, fewer people are familiar with Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). Where TDOR… read more…
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You’ve got Nerve: An abbreviated discussion of the clitoris aka “Clit-story”
February 26, 2021 By Catherine Chavaree (she, her, hers), Office Assistant and Community Organizer, Mabel Wadsworth Center “Clitoris”- a word that might provoke discomfort from some and giggles from others, admittedly me included, until recently. Not to say I’ve become desensitized to one of the most sensitive anatomical structures to exist (a clitoris contains approximately… read more…
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Policy Updates in Response to COVID-19
October 23, 2020 As we approach winter during the ongoing pandemic, we continue to follow CDC guidelines and prioritize staff and client safety. Please review our updated policies prior to your appointment. We continue to require masking and recommend frequent handwashing/sanitizing for all visitors. Most clients have the option of virtual visits using telehealth when… read more…
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Why Vote?
October 23, 2020 By Catherine Chavaree (she/her), Office Assistant and Community Organizer, Mabel Wadsworth Center What notions do the word “voting” include for the American citizen? For some, it may be long lines and perhaps even (pre-COVID) a social outing; for others, it may conjure up images of career politicians engaged in spirited debate, or… read more…