The holidays are upon us, and for many of us that means: lots of family time! And when you’re about that ”activist committed to ensuring young people’s reproductive and sexual health and rights” life, the holidays can be….awkward. But you don’t care, because you’re dedicated and passionate, and that’s what we love about you!
Here are our Top 7 Activist Holiday Moments:
1) Your mom is getting the giblets out of the turkey and you are like “That reminds me! I wanted to talk to everyone about getting regular gyno exams and pap smears!”
Everyone is like, because giblets. We get it:
Try this instead: Scarleteen: What to expect on your first gynecologist visit
2) They send you to the grocery store for green beans. You come back and say, “I checked the shelves in the pharmacy section and yes! They did have Plan B on the shelves! Finally!”*
*Also, you forgot the green beans. Great work
Try this instead: Learn more about emergency contraception at The Emergency Contraception Website
3) The power of organizing! You come to the dinner table with 1,000 signatures
demanding
urging your mom to stop serving brussel sprouts for dinner!
Your mom is like: 
You had to try though right
Try this instead: For advice on targeting your efforts for maximum effectiveness, check out Advocates’ Youth Activist’s Toolkit for more organizing tips
4) Somebody asks why turkey makes you sleepy, and somebody else explains about tryptefan. You take this opportunity to educate folks about trichomoniasis, a lesser-known but still gnarly sexually transmitted disease!
Try this instead: Learn more about trichomoniasis and how to prevent it
5) While folks are watching football, you say: “It’s so great that even the NFL is gradually becoming more accepting of LGBT people! Personally I know we as a family would be super accepting of anyone who wanted to come out today! Anyone! Anyone?”
It’s sweet that you’re so excited
Try this instead: Here are some tips for folks who want to come out:
I think I might be Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual / Transgender
…And for those who want to support someone coming out: PFLAG Coming Out Help for Families, Friends, and Allies
6) Your aunt announces that there is pumpkin pie, apple pie, and sweet potato pie for dessert. You say, “OMG! Those would be amazing condom flavors!”
And everyone is like:
But you’re like:
Try this instead: Sounds like you should join the Great American Condom Campaign!
7) Everyone ‘round the table says they’re thankful for. You say: I’m thankful for my friends, my family, and my community of amazing youth activists who are working to changing the world!
And then it’s time to eat!
Shine on, you activist diamonds. Best holiday wishes to you and yours!
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Amplify_Staff
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