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Dating & Love (12)
Looking for help with your love life? Need advice on how to get a date, or how to keep on dating the person you love? Get answers to your questions about crushes, breaking up and everything in between. Find out the meaning of love, have a perfect first date, or just learn a thing or two about romance.

Sex (15)
Finding the facts about sex, and getting sex advice you can trust, can be tricky for teenagers. Check out this section to learn what you need to know about safe sex, STD's and birth control. Find out if you're ready for sex, and if you're not, learn how to say no.

Friends (10)
If you want to meet new friends, or you need help with some friend drama, you've come to the right place. No one has a perfect social life. It's important to learn how to find and keep friends who have a positive impact on your life, and how to steer clear of peer pressure and bullies.

Your Body (12)
Think that just 'cause your body's attached to you, you're an expert on it? You'd be surprised! Get tips on getting fit, losing weight, eating healthy and learning how to be happy with the body you've got. You'll learn about eating disorders, skin care and more.

Staying Happy (11)
With all the pressure put on teenagers from parents, friends and school, it's hard know how to stay happy. Get tips for overcoming shyness and improving self-esteem, and learn what to do if you feel lonely or stressed. Don't worry - help is on the way!

Your Family (12)
Everybody's got a family, and just as many people have family issues they could use some help with. Learn how to get along better with your parents and siblings, and what to do if your parents are strict or mad at you.

School & Colleges (9)
High school's totally stressful, but if you know some tricks, you can get by and even make it into your dream college. Find out how to get organized in school and start earning some A's. If you're not sure which college is right for you - or whether you should go to college at all - start finding some answers here.

Drugs & Alcohol (9)
What's the truth about cigarettes, illegal drugs and alcohol? Get the real facts here. Educating yourself about drug use, alcohol abuse and smoking might even save your life one day, whether you've never touched the stuff or you're trying to quit.

The Internet (9)
Teenage life revolves around the internet, but that doesn't mean you know all there is to know. Find out how to be safe online, how to deal with cyber bullies, and how to manage your social networking accounts in the safest and smartest ways.

Jobs & Money (9)
Everyone wants more money, but sometimes it seems like it's impossible for a teenager to make any. Once you know where to look, though, you'll start to see your bank account grow. Find out the best part-time jobs for teenagers, how to get your dream job, and how to earn cash in some unexpected places.

Entertainment & Shopping (7)
Get advice on the best entertainment & shopping options for teens, including places to go, movies to see and gifts to buy for teens.

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