Grassroot Soccer is a South African charity that uses football as a means of educating boys about HIV, and how to protect themselves from it. By using charismatic role models, the charity is credibly challenging harmful falsehoods about sex that perpetuate HIV transmission in the country.

With the number of US teens receiving formal sex education on the decline, Gen Zers are being forced to look elsewhere for the info they need. AnimateD sitcom Big Mouth has become a hit among teenage viewers, filling the void with its funny and uncompromising take on adolescent sexuality.

HIV is often stigmatised due to misconceptions about how and why it's transmitted. To combat prejudice about HIV carriers, June's Eatery, a pop-up restaurant in Canada, is looking to open up the conversation by employing HIV+ chefs and staff.

The US education system is failing to teach young women and men the basics of menstruation, so brands are stepping in to fill the gap. What are period-advocacy brands and their products doing to fight the stigma and teach young women about their reproductive health?