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HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection, but few teens know its risks—including its link to certain cancers. (full text)
YCteen reporters interview health clinic workers and learn that the only kind of safe sex is "self-serve." (full text)
Facts about teenagers and sexually transmitted diseases, plus information on the male and female condoms. (full text)
Although teens have plenty of information about STDs and safe sex, they still take risks. Orubba interviews an expert to find out why.
Madeleine gives a clear, comprehensive, and reassuring explanation of what happens during a GYN exam.
The writer's best friend contracts chlamydia, which causes the writer to postpone having sex for fear of the consequences.
Ashley examines the effectiveness of condoms in preventing STDs and pregnancy, and describes how to use them correctly.
Lenny falls for a girl and continues to pursue her until they have sex. He doesn't use a condom, however, and when the girl is hospitalized for pelvic inflammatory disease and Lenny tests positive for gonorrhea and chlamydia, unprotected sex quickly loses its appeal.
After contracting chlamydia for the second time, the writer resolves to start protecting herself.
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