The Truth About Masturbation

Say it with me, “Masturbation!” Yes! Most people do it — yet so many people worry about doing it! That's because there’s a lot of myths out there that masturbation is dirty, dangerous, or something to be embarrassed about doing. But the truth is:

Masturbation is safe and healthy.
People of all ages do it.
Guys do it, and girls do it too.
Single people and people in relationships do it.
Some people do it a few times a day, and some do it a few times a year.

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Websites for Teen Violence Prevention

Posted July 20, 2008 - 8:00pm by Elizabeth Randall

Hotlines

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-SAFE (7233), 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

National Hopeline Network:

1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

National Runaway Hotline:

1-800-621-4000, 1-800-621-0394 (TDD)

Resources for Abuse Prevention and Assistance

Posted July 13, 2008 - 8:00pm by Elizabeth Randall

Is It Really Love?

This engaging 20-page, full-color booklet looks at healthy relationships through the eyes of teenage women. Each section includes quizzes on subjects such as knowing yourself, beliefs and values, respect and disrespect, understanding real love, managing feelings, and making decisions. The booklet also provides information on staying safe, how to help others, and useful contacts. Great for classrooms and discussion groups. Available in English and Spanish.

Why Do Girls Stay in Abusive Relationships

Posted July 6, 2008 - 8:00pm by Elizabeth Randall

"Some teens don't realize that they're being abused. Some teens think that being controlling is a sign of love. The cycle of violence is powerful. It results in low esteem so it's easy to be controlled, and some teens can't tell what a healthy relationship is because they have no good examples."

-Staff attorney Tara Borelli of Break the Cycle, a Los Angeles organization dedicated to preventing dating violence.

Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention Curriculum for Runaway and Homeless Youth

Posted June 29, 2008 - 8:00pm by Elizabeth Randall

We recently talked with Dr. Brandi Beck from Children's Hospital in Los Angeles about an intimate partner abuse prevention curriculum created specifically for runaway and homeless youth. One unique aspect of this curriculum is that it was developed in collaboration with the homeless youth it is designed to serve. As Dr. Beck says, "We adapted some of the topics and activities from existing curricula; we pilot tested each session and integrated feedback from the co-facilitators and the youth themselves.

Project NATEEN Helps Teen Moms and Dads Grow Up

Posted June 22, 2008 - 8:00pm by Elizabeth Randall

It’s not easy being a teen and being pregnant, or being a teen parent. That’s why in 1985 Project NATEEN (Networking, Advocacy, Teaching, Empowerment, Education and Nurturing) was started as an Adolescent Family Life Program at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.

Birth Control News: The Patch

Posted June 15, 2008 - 8:00pm by Elizabeth Randall

What is it?

The birth control patch is a small, square patch the woman wears on her skin like a Band-Aid. It releases hormones (estrogen and progestin) into her body like the birth control pill.

Who makes it?

The Ortho Evra birth control patch is made by Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical. Go to www.orthoevra.com for more information.

2008 Condom Cover Art Contest for CA Youth

Posted April 10, 2008 - 8:00pm by Elizabeth Randall

Downloaded your entry form English or Spanish.

Deadline extended to July 17th, 2008!

Who?

This is a public art contest, open to residents of California between the ages of 13 and 25.

March is National Endometriosis Month

Posted February 26, 2008 - 9:00pm by Elizabeth Randall

March is National Endometriosis Month

Have you ever wondered if bad menstrual cramps are normal? Do you think it’s okay for teen girls and young women to have severe pain in their lower belly a few days before their periods? Should they have it during their periods?

The fact is, teens should NOT have really bad pain or cramps. And if they do, they should talk with a doctor to make sure they don’t have endometriosis (end –o-me-tree-o-sis).

Do You or Someone You Care About Have an Eating Disorder?

Posted February 18, 2008 - 9:00pm by Elizabeth Randall

People who starve themselves to death; make themselves throw up every time they eat; or eat so much food that they are overweight or obese are people with different kinds of eating disorders.

Eating disorders are a very serious emotional problem for teens. One out of every 10 teens have an eating disorder. Sometimes eating disorders start during childhood, even before the girl or boy becomes a teenager.

National Condom Week Begins February 14

Posted January 30, 2008 - 9:00pm by Elizabeth Randall

For 25 years, National Condom Week has been celebrated in the United States to educate people about how to use condoms and why they should use them.

STDs are more common than you think

Even though you would think everyone knows about condoms and how they can prevent infections and pregnancies, they don’t! The United States has the world’s highest rate of curable sexually transmitted infection.

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