STDs
Overview The term sexually transmitted disease (STD) is applied to any group of diseases spread by sexual contact (sexual intercourse, oral-genital contact or anal sex). According to the American Social Health Association, about 19 million...
Diseases Spread Through Sexual Contact
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDS) are also called sexually transmitted infections, according to Planned Parenthood. The more common term is STDs, even when there is no sign of disease. These diseases are spread from one person to another...
5 Ways to Talk to Teens About Birth Control
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...
HIV and Teens
What Every Teen Needs to Know About HIV and AIDS There are so many misconceptions surrounding HIV and AIDS. Myth and misunderstanding are fueled by the media, by fear and by ignorance. Let's take a look at the truth: five things every teen should...
How to Talk Confidently With Your Kids About Sex
Talking about sexuality isn't easy for many parents, but from the simplest level when they're toddlers, to the complicated issues facing teens, your kids need to know they can come to you for information and support. Don't worry if you're...
Teen Sexual Diseases
A sexually transmitted disease (STD) can be transmitted through vaginal, oral or anal sex. Some STDs can be transmitted from touching someone else's genitals. The only way for a teen to prevent getting an STD 100 percent is to not have sex. If...
10 Most Common Health Diseases
The most common diseases vary depending on where you live in the world. Many diseases still common in impoverished areas do not exist in developed countries. The most common diseases in the United States account for 7 out of 10 deaths each year,...
AIDS Among Teens
Teens in the United States face a continued risk of HIV exposure and AIDS, in large part because half of all new HIV infections in the U.S. occur in people younger than 25, according to the KidsHealth website. Understanding the statistics as well...
Sex Stuff, Sexual Health, Sexual Answers
Overview Understanding your sexuality and sexual health is important during your teenage years. More than 12 million cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)...
HIV Risk Factors in Adolescents
The virus that causes AIDS, human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, destroys the body's immune system, compromising an individual's ability to fight disease. HIV is transmitted through body fluids, such as semen, blood or vaginal fluid, according to...
Abstinence Among Teens
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,...
Sexual Health FAQs 10
Sexual FAQs Q. What is the difference between a male and female orgasm? A. The most obvious difference in orgasms is that male orgasms are usually accompanied by the ejaculation of semen. Ejaculation involves the secretion of semen into the...
Teens and Oral Sex
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....
Hotline Phone Numbers
Hotline Phone Numbers in The United States (We appreciate our readers from outside the U.S.A.; we will be adding hotlines for you!) If you have found this page from another site, we’re glad you stopped by. Check out the links to the rest...