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Being Abstinent - NOT Having Sex
Information for teens who choose NOT to have sex.

Being Sexually Active - Having Sex
Essential information for sexually active teens.

Oral Sex Facts & Advice
The truth about oral sex with reasons why it does "count" as sex.

Before You Decide to Have Sex - 8 Things You Must Know
Eight important things every teen must consider before becoming sexually active. From the emmotional aftermath to birth control and STD protection, we outline the most important things you need to know.

Must Read Books on Teen Sexuality
We have picked out 10 books that help you understand all aspects of being sexually active; from birth control to age of consent laws, from the power of choosing abstinence to the reality of life as a teen parent, these books cover it all.

Let's Talk About Sex - The First Time
All you need to know about the first time, including how to talk to your parents and how to tell if you are as ready as you think.

QUIZ: Are you ready for sex?
A 45 question quiz that takes between 5 - 15 minutes to complete (depending on your internet connection speed) from About Teen Advice. Are you as ready for sex as you think you are? Are really ready for sex, or just under pressure to "give it up". Our quiz will give you some honest answers.

QUIZ: Are you a pregnancy waiting to happen?
When it comes to teens, sex, and unwanted pregnancy, what you don't know can hurt you. Are you at a high or low risk for getting pregnant? Take our quiz and find out.

QUIZ: Sex, do you know your stuff?
Since many teens do not feel comfortable discussing sex with their parents, family doctor, or another trustworthy adult they are more likely to learn their sex facts in the rumour mill. Take our quiz to see if you "know" sex fact or sex fiction.

Your FAQs about Sex & Pregnancy
Questions about pregnancy and pregnancy related issues flood the Teen Advice mailbox each week, so we decided to highlight 27 of the most common questions you ask in this Teen Life Q&A Special Feature.

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