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Sex Education (43 found)
Elisabet thinks an ad campaign to combat teen pregnancy perpetuates negative stereotypes. (full text)
HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection, but few teens know its risks—including its link to certain cancers. (full text)
How much do you know about emergency contraception? We have answers to some common questions. (full text)
Christine analyzes several TV shows and finds portrayals of teen sex to be exaggerated and shallow. (full text)
New sex ed curriculum includes an interesting (optional) homework assignment: Students are supposed to go to a drugstore to shop for condoms. Julieta does her homework. (full text)
YCteen reporters interview health clinic workers and learn that the only kind of safe sex is "self-serve." (full text)
Breanna reviews bedsider.org, a website that provides comprehensive explanations of various forms of birth control, frank discussion of sex and communication, and videos featuring real people talking about their experiences with contraceptives. (full text)
Quaneyah interviews a nurse practitioner to get the facts about abortion and pregnancy prevention (full text)
Kelly breaks down a study showing that, when girls outnumber guys in HS, girls compete for guys and are more willing to have sex rather than hold out for a relationship. Her advice to girls: don't play into the trend. (full text)
Kiara is surprised by the amount—and the type—of attention she gets after posting a photo of herself in a bikini. (full text)
Although the national teen pregnancy rate is lower than it has been in decades, it's still a big problem at Mitzi's school. She explores why so many teen girls have unprotected sex—and wonders why they're shocked when they get pregnant. (full text)
Discovering that her peers are misinformed about birth control pills, Sherilyn gets the facts from Evelyn Intondi, associate vice president of clinical services at Planned Parenthood. (full text)
In this Sex Ed column, Ravyn considers a study showing that many New York City teens have had same-sex partners. (full text)
Two YCteen writers give their take on the sexting phenomenon, the practice of sending naked photos of yourself to your boyfriend or girlfriend via the internet. (full text)
The knowledge of sex that Nadishia gathered in her early teens has helped her make the right choices for herself. (full text)
Results of a survey in which teens responded to questions about their thoughts and beliefs on love, sex, and relationships.
Virginia Vitzthum answers teens' questions in the second installment of Sex Ed's Q&A
Linda Lausell Bryant, executive director of Inwood House, a youth development agency, talked to Represent about what good sex education looks like for everyone, including kids who’ve suffered sexual abuse.
Although teens have plenty of information about STDs and safe sex, they still take risks. Orubba interviews an expert to find out why.
The writer interviews other teens about how they talk to their parents about sex—and discovers that most aren’t talking about it at all.
When Tasha is 12, she discovers a book on female sexuality and, her curiosity piqued, begins masturbating. Since she enjoys it and sees it as a healthy part of sexuality, Tasha wonders why so many taboos surround masturbation, and interviews her peers to find out why.
Madeleine gives a clear, comprehensive, and reassuring explanation of what happens during a GYN exam.
Adam takes a look at why so many young people are still getting infected with HIV.
The writer's best friend contracts chlamydia, which causes the writer to postpone having sex for fear of the consequences.
Detailed information on the pros and cons of various contraceptives.
Ashley examines the effectiveness of condoms in preventing STDs and pregnancy, and describes how to use them correctly.
Jasmin interviews guys and girls on what they want their first sexual experience to be like, and, in the case of the non-virgins she talks to, whether the reality lived up to their expectations.
After contracting chlamydia for the second time, the writer resolves to start protecting herself.
Mimi interviews males and females, ages 14-22, to find out their excuses for not using condoms (and counters them with the cold, hard facts).
Lenny interviews a health counselor on various myths and facts about sex.
Fetima interviews a therapist about the causes of promiscuity, its consequences, and how teens can achieve healthy sexual relationships.
She's a little nervous at first, but a tour of Planned Parenthood eases her anxieties, and Madeleine is glad she has her first GYN exam. She learns a lot about her body and how to keep it healthy.
The writer decides to get an HIV test after learning that the virus can be transmitted through oral sex and that you may not know you have it.
There are many ways teens can express themselves sexually without intercourse.
Frank gives tips on how to respond to common lines teens use to pressure their partners into having unprotected sex.
Cassaundra describes her embarrassment while buying condoms in a supermarket.
Tara deflates the hype around sex by pointing out the physical and emotional problems that can result. She urges fellow virgins to stay true to their values.
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