Think about your own values, morals and beliefs before you talk to your teen about sex. It is important for you to think about your own sexual curiosity when you were a teen. Your teen will have questions about the things that you did when you...
A major stepping-stone in a relationship between a parent and a teen or tween daughter is "the sex talk." Teenagers are bombarded with an intense mix of messages through the media they consume, and the messages can sometimes be confusing....
Overview While talking to a group of teenagers recently, I heard a term that was completely new to me. Many of the teens talked about "friends with benefits." Being a naive father of three teenage daughters I had to ask what that meant exactly....
Talking to teenagers about sex can be a difficult task, but it is one of the most critical topics you can discuss with your child. According to the Palo Alto Medical Center, parents are the most important sexuality educators for their children....
Having the sex talk with your teen is a discussion that many parents dread, put off or ignore altogether. According to The Heritage Foundation, a conservative Washington, D.C., think tank, about 20 percent more parents report having an effective...
Overview The United States has the highest teen pregnancy rate in the industrialized world. The Center for Disease control says that one-third of girls get...
Here are some sexual health book recommendations: "Making Sexual Decisions, The Ultimate Teen Guide!" by Dr. Kris. All the important teen sex topics are covered here. "The Underground Guide to Teenage Sexuality" by Michael J. Basso. Basso,...
Today’s teens face issues that you might not have faced when you were the same age. Dating violence, a higher incidence of sexually transmitted disease, pressure to succeed and eating disorders mean that these teens are sometimes forced to...
The teen birth rate is steadily increasing, reports "The Washington Post." Out of every 1,000 teen girls, 42.5 percent become pregnant. These statistics are shocking for parents, especially those hoping to teach abstinence to their children....
Teenage pregnancy is a socially, economically, physically and emotionally complex issue. StayTeen.org reports that three out of 10 teen girls in the U.S. find themselves pregnant at least once before age 20. The National Campaign to Prevent Teen...
When your teen feels old enough to date, you may find yourself in uncharted territory as a parent. If you think your child is ready to date, giving your permission and then observing your teen's relationships carefully is your responsibility as a...
If you know of a troubled teen struggling with finding his place in this world, you need to reach out and give him the tools he needs to pull through. Support through counseling may be beneficial for your teen. Teens face an array of problems...
The teenage years are a time of transition. Teenagers are learning the skills necessary to lead a productive adult life while they still try to hold on to some of the childish ways of their youth. A major part of this transition from childhood to...
While the Planned Parenthood website is an excellent resource for easy to understand contraceptive literature for both educators in reproductive health as well as parents and their teens, there are also several books targeted at specific audiences...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention consider teen pregnancy a major concern in the United States. The high prevalence of these often unintended pregnancies not only disrupts families' lives but also has lasting socioeconomic...
Mother Nature has a wicked sense of humor. Libido -- or sex drive -- reaches a peak in males during their adolescence and 20s. Women reach their sexual peak during the mid-30s, just as the men are beginning to wane in their sexual interest. While...
According to Save the Children, every year women below the age of 20 give birth to 13 million children worldwide. In America, the teen birth and abortion rate is 55.6 and 30.2 per thousand births, respectively. Medline Plus indicates that there is...
Exercise should be an important part of your child's day. Children need up to 60 minutes of moderate physical activity per day in order to be healthy. If your child does not get enough exercise on a regular basis, he could be at an increased risk...
Being a teenage guy is never easy and the 21st century provides a number of challenges specific to your generation. However, a number of basics remain the same. Staying healthy and alive is the most important part of being a teenage guy. But...
As they push toward adulthood, most teenagers experience emotional conflicts with their peers and parents. The transition from childhood to adulthood involves building your sense of self and developing independent living skills. This transition...
Teens today face different issues than their parents dealt with. Some issues are the same, including peer pressure, alcohol and drug use and sexuality, but due to changes in technology, teens today also face cyber-bullying, "sexting" and social...
As a parent, your own attitudes and conceptions about sex will be passed down to your children. If you treat sex as a taboo and uncomfortable subject, they may believe that sex is taboo and uncomfortable and avoid coming to you with questions and...
When you are having the sex talk with your teen, having all of the facts ready is very important. A lot of the talk about birth control will focus on statistics. You should present these facts in a way that is easily digestible for your teen. Some...
Parents and caregivers who want children to grow up into responsible, healthy adults need to talk to kids about sex. It's a topic that comes up on television and in other media. Peers can spread information about reproduction and sexual activities...
"If I get HIV, it's no big deal. They've got drugs for that." When young people go online to arrange live hook-ups with strangers, they might not worry about contracting HIV/AIDS. So says the Syracuse Post-Standard's April 2010 article,...
By definition, abstinence is the act of refraining from sex. But teens today tend to make up their own interpretations of the word: To some, abstinence may mean completely refraining from all sexual activity; to others, oral sex is O.K. In fact,...
Overview A wet dream is the uncontrolled ejaculation of semen from the penis during sleep. This is caused by sexual arousal and orgasm from dreams and/or...
Communicating with a teenage daughter can sometimes feel like you're talking to a brick wall. No matter what parents do, they often feel like they can't get through to their child. Helping your teenage daughter requires setting firm boundaries but...
Overview Many men question the adequacy of the size of their penis. This is a normal and common feeling, especially if you are not sexually active or are considering becoming sexually active. However, the only functions for a man's penis...
Talking to teenagers about sex can be difficult and embarrassing. Learn tips for discussing sexual intercourse with teens in this video.