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Why is sex such a big deal?
Why is sex such a big deal? Why do adults discourage teens from being sexually active? A Teen Advice discussion.
Why is sex such a big deal? Why do adults discourage teens from being sexually active? A Teen Advice discussion.
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.
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.
Sex Essentials for Teens
Whether you are sexually active or not, knowing the facts about what sex is, and what it is not, is very important. Teen Advice lists all the things teens should know about sex, including a "must have" checklist for sexually active teens.
Whether you are sexually active or not, knowing the facts about what sex is, and what it is not, is very important. Teen Advice lists all the things teens should know about sex, including a "must have" checklist for sexually active teens.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teen Sexuality - Learn by Playing Games
Looking for an easy way to learn about teen sexuality? Tired of boring and confusing clinical explanations? Visit the new interactive games at Planned Parenthood and have some fun while learning about your emerging sexuality.
Looking for an easy way to learn about teen sexuality? Tired of boring and confusing clinical explanations? Visit the new interactive games at Planned Parenthood and have some fun while learning about your emerging sexuality.
At what age is it legal to have sex?
A look at the age of consent as it applies to teen sex -- are you having sex legally?
A look at the age of consent as it applies to teen sex -- are you having sex legally?
Getting Pregnant: Fact and Fiction
Separating fact from fiction can be tricky, so here are a few of the more prevalent myths about pregnancy and the truth behind these tales.
Separating fact from fiction can be tricky, so here are a few of the more prevalent myths about pregnancy and the truth behind these tales.
Sex and Alcohol: Some Sobering Thoughts
Important facts about the relationship between sex and alcohol that every teen should know. Brought to you by Teenwire and About Teen Advice.
Important facts about the relationship between sex and alcohol that every teen should know. Brought to you by Teenwire and About Teen Advice.
How to French Kiss
A step by step description of the art of French Kissing from the Teen Advice Guide.
A step by step description of the art of French Kissing from the Teen Advice Guide.
How to know if you are ready for sex.
Are you ready for sex? Let our step by step how to help you decide. From the Teen Advice Guide.
Are you ready for sex? Let our step by step how to help you decide. From the Teen Advice Guide.
Losing it - when is virginity gone?
Redefining Virginity for a new millenium. What does it mean to be a virgin? How do you define sex? What counts as "losing it"? A discussion and opinion.
Redefining Virginity for a new millenium. What does it mean to be a virgin? How do you define sex? What counts as "losing it"? A discussion and opinion.
Sex Laws - What is the Age of Consent?
A look at the age of consent as it applies to teen sex - are you having sex legally? Includes a state by state chart of the age of consent and description of "illegal" activities.
A look at the age of consent as it applies to teen sex - are you having sex legally? Includes a state by state chart of the age of consent and description of "illegal" activities.
Sex Under the Influence
Why sex and alcohol don't mix and how intoxication can result in anything from rape to HIV contraction. From About.com.
Why sex and alcohol don't mix and how intoxication can result in anything from rape to HIV contraction. From About.com.
Ask The Experts
Get answers from the FAQ's or through emailing Sex, Etc's panel of health/sexuality experts. From Sex Etc.
Get answers from the FAQ's or through emailing Sex, Etc's panel of health/sexuality experts. From Sex Etc.
Am I Ready, Am I In Love?
From Flirt.com. Why it is essential to think before doing. An answer to the question that plagues all of us as we prepare to have sex for the first time (and the second time, and the third time...).
From Flirt.com. Why it is essential to think before doing. An answer to the question that plagues all of us as we prepare to have sex for the first time (and the second time, and the third time...).
How Far Should I Go?
Don't go any farther until you have read Liz's excellent advice on why it is just as exciting to wait as it is to "go for it". From Whole Family.
Don't go any farther until you have read Liz's excellent advice on why it is just as exciting to wait as it is to "go for it". From Whole Family.
QualityLife.com
If you have sex, make it safer sex...protect yourself and your partner. A look at why no sex is safe sex with tips to make it SAFER.
If you have sex, make it safer sex...protect yourself and your partner. A look at why no sex is safe sex with tips to make it SAFER.
Ask Dr. Gilda - The Love Doc
You probably know Dr. Gilda Carle from TV talk shows like Sally Jesse Raphael and Montel Williams. She's the no-nonsense read-head who tells it like it REALLY is. Now you can benefit from her advice via the internet. Drop her a line -- get powerful advice!
You probably know Dr. Gilda Carle from TV talk shows like Sally Jesse Raphael and Montel Williams. She's the no-nonsense read-head who tells it like it REALLY is. Now you can benefit from her advice via the internet. Drop her a line -- get powerful advice!