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03/13/2026

Meet Garryn, our Graduate Research Assistant.
Garryn is passionate about empowering women to be knowledgable about their s*xual and reproductive health. In addition to her amazing contributions to the team, Garryn:

1. Is proud to be the first-ever recipient of the Lewis Foundation Scholarship, which has supported her academic journey from undergraduate studies through graduate school.

2. Has a unique academic path that has combined multiple interests. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology (Pre-Health Track) with a minor in Business Analytics, and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics at the University of Central Florida. Garryn is passionate about using analytics to transform complex data into meaningful insights that support better decision-making across industries.

3. Outside of academics, Garryn plays rugby for the UCF Women’s Rugby Team, where she enjoys the teamwork, discipline, and resilience that come with competing in a fast-paced sport.

Get to know more about Garryn and the projects she is working on at https://thesheerlab.com/team/

03/10/2026

Women — particularly Black women — continue to be disproportionately impacted by HIV due to structural inequities, stigma, and gaps in prevention access.

You deserve to have a safe space to talk about your s*xual health, whether that is your family, friends or an online forum, but also talk with your doctor about your options to prevent HIV.

We want you to have pleasureable, safe s*x and that starts with feeling empowered and using resources to protect your health.

03/06/2026

Endometriosis affects an estimated 1 in 10 women of reproductive age — yet diagnosis can take years.

Research shows that Black women are less likely to be diagnosed, often due to medical bias and delayed care.

If you or someone you know is experiencing painful periods, it's time to seek help. If conversations with a doctor aren't helpful, seek out additional opinions. No woman should live with painful, uncomfortable periods.

03/04/2026

Did you know that Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common s*xually transmitted infections — 85%-90% of s*xually active people will get it in their lifetime. Unfortunately, certain types of HPV can lead to cervical and other cancers.

The good news:
✔️ HPV vaccination is highly effective
✔️ Regular screening can detect HPV

This we want you to talk about the HPV vaccine with your doctor and the women in your circle.

02/26/2026

Reproductive health includes more than pregnancy — it spans menstrual health, contraception, fertility, menopause, and overall well-being across the lifespan.

At SHEER Lab, we look at how structural factors shape reproductive health experiences and outcomes — and how equity-centered solutions can improve care.

Learn more about us at https://thesheerlab.com/

02/21/2026

There is still a lot of incorrect information out there about condoms. Let's face it, in the moment, it can be easier to say forget it. Here's some myths vs. facts to help you have easier conversations and you can check out this video from Planned Parenthood to help you have that talk in the moment.

Remember, your health is important and your deserve to have safe and healthy s*x.

https://youtu.be/GTFixZ2Ic9Q?si=cBUS9I3-tyWEJmdE

02/19/2026

Open, judgement-free discussions about protection help improve health outcomes. Safe s*x is important at any age and condoms are one of the best tools to keep STIs away.

This National Condom Week, we’ want you to know that there is no shame in keeping yourself healthy.

02/17/2026

Condoms play a vital role in protecting s*xual and reproductive health — yet stigma and misinformation still limit their use.

Learn more: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-southern-new-england/landing/national-condom-week

02/14/2026

Love takes many forms — including caring for your s*xual and reproductive health.

Whether that means setting boundaries, getting tested, having honest conversations, or prioritizing pleasure, your well-being matters.

Happy Valentine's Day!

02/12/2026

Shouting out our awesome partners at They are working hard to improve HIV/AIDs outcomes in children and adults through education, prevention measures and access to care options.

Check them out to learn more about how you can support their mission: https://www.letsbeehive.org/

02/10/2026

Highlighting a new research paper led by Alexander Furuya, the team at the and our SHEER Lab director .

The study analyzed data from the TURNNT ('Trying to Understand Relationships, Networks and Neighbourhoods among Transgender women of color') study (Principal Investigator: Dr. Dustin Duncan) to examine how community support through participation in the House-Ball community predicted HIV and STI testing and PrEP uptake among transgender women of color in New York.

Providing community for transgender women of color is an important step in reducing HIV rates.

Read the full article here: https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1mXdh-CmV94xF

02/07/2026

Black women continue to be disproportionately impacted by HIV, representing the highest number of new diagnoses among all groups and yet they are also the least likely to take PrEP as a preventative measure.

We get it, the guidelines have been confusing - but the truth is clear - Black women, even if you are in a committed relationship, need to have a conversation about PrEP with your doctor. Because your health is the most important thing and this is something that you have control over.

Learn more about PrEP and reducing your risk for HIV/AIDs: https://www.cdc.gov/stophivtogether/sheiswell/index.html

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