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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National Volunteer Week April 19-25

Posted April 16, 2009 - 5:00am by Jason Lim

The week of April 19th-25th is national volunteer week! If you are interested in impacting your community take time to volunteer during National Volunteer Week.

Here are list of resources in the LA area:

MTV Says GYT: Get Yourself Tested!

Posted April 9, 2009 - 5:00am by Jason Lim

MTV and the Kaiser Family Foundation, working with Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) officially unveiled GYT: Get Yourself Tested, a campaign to increase testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among young people on April 2, 2009.

The Hookup: Weekly Sexual Health Info from a Text Message!

Posted April 8, 2009 - 9:11am by Natalie Treacy

Hey! Have ya'll heard about getting "The Hookup" yet? If you haven't, you're surely missin' out! By simply texting "hookup" to 365247, you can get hot news on sex information and life advice!

When I first heard about "The Hookup," I was a little shaky about texting it because I thought it would be a big charge. After reading a little more and finding out it was the same price as sending regular text message to a friend, I felt more at ease. Now I get a weekly update on sex info and life advice, right on my phone!

A Survey of Teens and Adults on Parental Influence on Sexual Decision Making - With One Voice

Posted April 6, 2009 - 1:23pm by Jason Lim

Results from a new national public opinion survey of teens and adults provides some guidance on what might help to reverse the recent increase in the teen birth rate. Results from the survey indicate that when it comes to teens’ decisions about sex, parents are more influential than they think:

  • Teens say parents (31%) most influence their decisions about sex—more than friends (18%), the media (7%), teachers and sex educators (3%) and others.

Text Messaging Website

Posted April 2, 2009 - 2:17pm by Jason Lim

Thatsnotcool.com is a resource for all issues related to text messaging. For example, responses to pressure to take nude pics of yourself and texting it. Even "call-out" cards to respond to someone who you feel is disrespecting or harassing you through a text.

Teensource.org Has a New Look!

Posted April 2, 2009 - 2:11pm by Jason Lim

Welcome to our newly redesigned site! We have redesigned our website with better navigation, easier access to birth control information and the clinic search tool, and convenient links to sexual health information. Don't worry--you will find the same valuable information in easy to find locations. The blog will continue to report to you what’s going on in the teen sexual health world and also provide invaluable sexual health tips.

Bristol Breaks Up: Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy Stats

Posted March 25, 2009 - 9:00pm by Jason Lim

Here are some stats, inspired by Bristol Palin's recent break-up, about teen pregnancy and unplanned pregnancy from The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy:

Ask a Sexual Health Question Through Live Online Chat!

Posted March 22, 2009 - 8:00pm by Jason Lim

If you have ever had a question about sex but are uncomfortable asking someone in person about it, go to Planned Parenthood Orange & San Bernardino County's online health ed chat. You don't even need to be in the LA area to ask a question.

Buying Condoms? Easy as Pie! Part 2

Posted March 18, 2009 - 8:00pm by Natalie Treacy

Step by step instructions on how to buy condoms at the store:

  1. Go to the store.
  2. Pick the condoms you want - check the expiration date and box for damages.
  3. Go up to counter.
  4. Make purchase.
  5. Take home and store at room temperature place (eg. sock drawer).

No need to be embarrassed about the cashier either. Trust me, they're not going to mention anything about your purchase. It's none of their business anyways, right?

Step by step instructions on how to get condoms at a clinic:

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