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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WooHooing in The Sims 3

Posted October 13, 2009 - 8:48am by Jason Lim

Sims 3 players have found a way to get around the fact that teens can't get pregnant in the popular video game . Interestingly enough, the players who have modified the game made it so only teens can be with other teens. Mods are developed by players who then upload the mods to share with others, sometimes with unexpected results.

Avoiding Bogus Health Info Online

Posted October 8, 2009 - 6:00am by Jason Lim

Lots of teens are using the Internet to look for health info; however, not all the info out there is accurate. Here are a couple of tips to make sure the info you are getting is correct:

1. Look for sites that end in .gov, .edu, or .org
2. Be careful of bogus links from posts

China's Giant Condom Painting

Posted October 5, 2009 - 8:00am by Jason Lim

Here's an innovative way China is spreading the word about condoms-- with a giant condom painting ! The painting, made of 60,000 condoms, is about 59 feet long and 11 feet wide and depicts the scenery of steep peaks in Guilin, China.

1 in 5 Teens Send Sex Texts

Posted September 28, 2009 - 8:00am by Jason Lim

According to the Oakland Tribune, 1 in 5 teens are sexting . Furthermore the average age of the teens is 14. Sometimes girls will send a sexy picture of themselves to a boyfriend but when the relationship ends, the boyfriend will turn around and send out the pictures to other people, resulting in humiliation for the girl.

Birth Control Quiz

Posted September 24, 2009 - 8:00am by Jason Lim

Which method of birth control is best for you? Now you can use Planned Parenthood's birth control quiz to determine the answer! Answer a few simple questions and the quiz will help steer you in the right direction for you at this moment. Try it!

The Great American Condom Campaign

Posted September 21, 2009 - 8:00am by Jason Lim

"The Great American Condom Campaign is a youth-led grassroots movement to reduce unintended pregnancies and the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections by normalizing condom use on college and university campuses. Students from across the country apply to become SafeSites, or individual condom distribution points. Students at college and university campuses with limited or no condom access are prioritized during the application process. Once selected, SafeSites receive a box of 500 Trojan condoms to distribute to their peers.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted September 17, 2009 - 8:00am by Jason Lim

Hispanic Heritage Month is a a 30-day fiesta (from September 15 to October 15) to celebrate Hispanic culture. The first day of Hispanic Heritage Month marks the Independence Anniversary of five Central American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

A Letter to Miley Cyrus

Posted September 14, 2009 - 6:00am by Jason Lim

Miley Cyrus has made news this year because of the clothes she wears and she's been criticized for provacative magazine spreads. Read a fictional letter addressing these issues from Amplifyyourvoice.org .

Is Semenya a Male or Female

Posted September 8, 2009 - 6:00am by Jason Lim

Caster Semenya, an 18 year old South African runner, is having her sex questioned by sports officials . Judges will strip the runner of the gold medal she won August in the 800-meter world championship if she cannot pass a sex-verification test. And to prove herself female, she must submit to and pass a battery of tests to determine her sex from experts such as medics, scientists, gynaecologists and psychologists.

Happy Labor Day!

Posted September 7, 2009 - 6:00am by Jason Lim

Wishing you a happy and safe Labor Day from the staff at Teensource.org!

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