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October is Sex Ed Month of Action and the research is in: it is absolutely conclusive that abstinence only education programs not only do not work, but instead put youth at higher risk for STD transmi... Read More

Today, in addition to operating the crisis and suicide prevention helpline, The Trevor Project provides online support to young people through the organization’s web site, and also provides lifesaving... Read More

Having sex is a decision that requires careful thought. Careful thought and alcohol/drugs do not go together, no matter how clear-headed you think you may be when you take them. Keeping a clear hea... Read More

The transition from a high school student to a college student is very interesting. Especially when we're talking about sex, love, lust, and education. Back at my high school, we didn't have sex educa... Read More

As of April, 2009, anyone over the age of 17 can get emergency contraception (also called "Plan B") without a prescription. To make it easy to buy Plan B, pharmacies are supposed to put them in a plac... Read More

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 ... Read More

The contraceptive shot that clinics have been giving to teens and adult women for many years is called Depo-Provera. It is a shot that the woman gets every 12 weeks to keep from getting pregnant. The ... Read More

TeenSource is now on Twitter - of course! Follow us for updates and information on reproductive health issues, tips, tricks, contests and connections to opportunities for youth. (And for some reason, ... Read More

Protecting yourself is one of the most important things you can do for yourself in a relationship. Understandably, it can be very hurtful to learn that your partner has given you an STD, especially if... Read More

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. Read More