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SEXUALLY ACTIVE TEENS  

Nikol Hasler's "Midwest Teen Sex Show" mixes humor, sarcasm and frank (but questionable) talk about teen sex.

What are you teaching your teens about sex? Have you considered mentioning abstinence? Teens and sex. The statistics are staggering and parents need to know. Teens are encouraged to be sexually active by our society.

This article examines the causes behind teen pregnancy and offers help for parents to win the fight against it.

"Don't have sex!" "Wear a condom"

After doing my daily reading, I discovered on ThinkGirl (thinkgirl.net), a womens-issue news website that I am involved in, that U.S. teen pregnancy has declined.

A look at the epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases in teen girls

Anyone who has ever taken a sex education class should know there is no such thing as safe sex, but only safer sex. Let's explore some common misconceptions and myths about safe sex, coming directly from a group of college students.

Teen pregnancy needs more awareness these days.

Important Issues Parents should talk about with their Kids or Pre-teens. Mother of Teenager and Online Parenting Counselor gives advice on how to address uncomfortable subjects in an open and honest Manner.

She meant well. So did my dad. But my parents' approach to sexuality was ridden with discomfort and fear. My dad couldn't even say the word much less talk about it.

What is the most effective way of educating teens about sexual health and safety? This article reviews the current debates over sex education in our public high schools.

This article explores the idea of flushable condoms and how they could prevent teen pregnancies and STD's.

A story of ways to prevent teen pregnancy and what to do if you do get pregnant.

When we think of kids at risk for unwanted pregnancies, we think of trouble makers. The truth is, though, that this image is entirely inaccurate. Honor roll students with perfect behavior are coming to their parents with news of their pregnancies every day.

My feelings and thoughts on teenage pregnancy and some personal facts as well as statistical information on the subject.

A new teen hobby includes a thing called, Rainbow Parties. This is the shocking reality of teen life.

Alright, first let me say that I think the title for the article Easy Tips for Sexually Active Teenagers by Christopher Ray is totally absurd. Why did he have to gear his article towards teenagers?

Teens in this day and age, perceive sex as just something to do, (as a hobby) sex is very common "nationally more than half of teenagers are virgins until they are at least 17 years of age

Many studies have revealed that teens do not define sex the way the rest of the world does. This is important information for parents, teachers, and physicians to understand when communicating with teens about sex.

Teens don't usually spend a lot of time thinking about their risk, of getting, or spreading a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

Most of the debate about abstinence-only vs. comprehensive sex education centers around the question, "should teens have sex?" In this article, I discuss why this question is utterly beside the point.

Research into the relationship between prom,iscuity, even among teens, and the popssibility they were (or are) being abused at home or from family or friends

Even many sexually active adults don't know much about STDs. We can blame part of this on the poor sex education programs, part on the poor influence of the media and part on poor parenting.

Sexually transmitted infections among teens on the rise

A look at the controversial issue of sex in television advertising.

a look at the lionk between promiscuity among teen-agers and the fact that many are sexualkly abused at home or by relatives

An increasing number of teenagers around the country are choosing to engage in oral sex. Why is this, and what are the consequences?

Many teenagers continue to use the withdrawal method as a form of contraception, even with education in sexual health which promotes abstinence and other forms of contraception.

Teenage sexual trends in this day in age are disturbing to say the very least, most teens have a tendency to have numerous sexual partners.

With plans of prom, graduation and college within her reach, a high school senior discovers that she's not only pregnant, but her father wants her to keep the baby.

This is article is about one woman's struggle with teen sexual activity.

AIDS education is vital in the stop against the disease. Teen need to be informed before its too late.

Parents who are aware of common early warning signs of teen pregnancy will be better prepared to assist their teen during an unplanned teen pregnancy.

Article concerning why it is important for teens to either abstain from sex, or have protected sex.

The problem with teen sex is not only unwanted pregnancies, but diseases and psychological injury. Even with safer sex practices teens that aren't ready for sex can have major problems.

Adolescents from early teens to age twenty go through several changes and challenges. These changes are part of the human development and are examined.

Abstinence-only sex education have been approved to recieve $900 million in a five year period. The problem: it doesn't work.

In President Bush's 2006 Fiscal Year Budget, he proposed a near 33% increase in federal spending on abstinence-only education (Pope), resulting in nearly $170 million of added funding for the program.

Parents need to prepare their sons for potential sexual situations that could occur with an adult, including teachers. Prepare your son before a situation like this arises, so he will be prepared to make the right choices in the face of possible temptation.

In many sex education classes, lessons on proper condom use and applicaiton are explained in terms that girls can understand and apply

To give or not to give birth control to teens isn't the only issue parents should be concerned about.

Sex in college happens all the time; perhaps a little too often. Does this mean you should go around your college having sex with everyone? Absolutely not!

For many teenagers, the use of the Pill as a form of contraception is quite common. However, when addressing issues of compliance, many teens find they are more compliant when offered other options

Kids are having sex at alarmingly young ages. What should responsible parents do about it. My answer is controversial, but also irrefutable. Take a look.

The impact findings show no overall impact on teen sexual activity, no differences in rates of unprotected sex, and some impacts on knowledge of STDs and perceived effectiveness of condoms and birth control pills."

In-depth look at Mormonism and interview with two devout members of LDS.

A look at AIDS and HIV across the nation, and in Pennsylvania.

One of the most controversial church issues (and non-church issues, for that matter) is whether to teach abstinence or birth control to our youth. Many parents today are being safe and teaching both.

Why should teenagers around the world use condoms? Most reasons are obvious... but still they refuse to wear them.

Religion encourages people to look hopefully to a better world to come, minimizing the social problems of their world. A link exists between religious beliefs and societal benefit. But is there a link between religion and adolescent behavior?

Who will be criticized and publicly humiliated for their lack of involvement in their teen's lives? The answer is simple, and yet perplexing at the same time: Parents. And yet, they will be taken out of the most important operation of their young daughter's life.

A supported opinion on abortion, offers encouragement and objective advice.

February 10th through the 16th, is National Condom Week. Are you ready for it? Did you buy your supply of condoms for the big romantic interlude you may---or may not---have on Valentine's Day? If not, the ASHA wants to take this week to remind you.....

During adolescence is usually the first time a person becomes aware of their sexuality. Puberty triggers changes in their bodies that the adolescent is concerned about.

A parent's research into making the decision on whether to vaccinate her child with the controversial vaccine, Gardasil, against HPV.

One of the things many parents and teens fear alike is "the talk". At some point every parent will have this conversation with their child. The key is to have the discussion before it's too late.

Teenage pregnancy is down and everyone has an opinion as to why.

An article discussing whether this is normal or not and what one can expect teens to do.

Why are so many young girls getting sexually involved with boys so early?

In a sex saturated society are teens just following the norm, following biology, or just being teenagers?

Teens on Toilets

It has been questioned that teenagers should not be learning sex education at school, because many people belive this may be influencing them into having sex at an earlier age. However, if they do not recieve this education in school, when will they learn?

Teenagers are given lots of power over their parents these days. Unfortunately the power to get birth control so that they can have sex is one of them. This article discusses the payoff of that power.

Alcoholism has been a very important malady of the modern society and has attracted much attention from sociologists, academicians and medical practitioners since many years.

Many in the Religious Right fear that vaccinating their teenage daughters against HPV (the virus that causes cervical cancer) will encourage them to have premarital sex. My question is, so what if it does?

Having sex earlier in life may help control teen delinquency.

Sexual education and it's role in our schools

some general guidelines to help parents talk to their teen or tween about the tough stuff.

Many researchers have found that alcohol has a major influence on juvenile delinquency; either by alcohol used by teens or by the parents of the teens. The following essay discusses past studies and the links found between alcohol and juvenile delinquency.

Sex education is no longer enough. Teaching kids about contraceptives, and promoting abstinence are not effective tools to combat the issues of teen pregnancy that the adolescence of today face.

For centuries, people have abstained until marriage. Has the wiring of our brains changed in the last 50 years or what?

Self respect and reciprocity is an important part of sex education for teenagers.

22-year-old Virginian Tammy Skinner was acquitted of all charges after she shot herself in the stomach on February 23, killing her unborn fetus she was to deliver that fateful day. But rather than focus on effect, we should hunt for cause.

What has been the result when high schools provide birth control?

Do you know the punishments for underage drinking? What about the punishments for providing alcohol to minors? Read here to find out.

The United States is the only developed nation who still stands by abstinence only sex education in the face of research proving its negative, unhealthy effects. Something needs to be done!

education hasn't changed much since the good old days of reading, writing and arithmetic...

Your child will find lots of information about sex online, in books, on the television and in books and magazines. The information they find may not be correct or age appropriate. Giving them the correct information is essential to their wellbeing.

As much as most parents hate to think about it, the reality is that most Americans become sexually active during their teen years.

In 2005, Genarlow Wilson, then a 17-year old high school student who was a talented athlete with good grades, was arrested for receiving oral sex from a 15-year-old girl -- who participated willingly. Not only with him, but with several other boys as well.

Everyone that is sexually active is at risk to come in contact with a sexually transmitted disease. Gonorrhea is one such sexually transmitted disease.

Every parent that has a daughter worries about the time that she will become sexually active. We try not to think about it yet we know that it is eventually inevitable.

Cervical cancer, the common disease, meets up with Gardasil, the new cure.....at least that is what many thousand people want to happen. Social conservatives are concerned about spiking teen sexual activiity.

Human papillomavirus, commonly known as HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. It is estimated that approximately 6.2 million Americans become infected with HPV each year.

Beginning in September 2008, 11 and 12 year old school girls in Texas will be required to be vaccinated against the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer. Not all parents are enthusiastic about Perry's unilateral order.

Every generation has its own catch words and phrases. Today's teens are no different. This article helps you understand the lingo used by teens when referring to sex.

A look at some positives and negatives that may encourage safe sex prqactices and prvent the spread of HIV/AIDS

My response to Leena Ingegneri's Why Sex Should Be Saved for Marriage and "Mr Absolute's" Open Response.

A glimpse at the historical context of Christian marriage and how things have changed.

Awareness, screening, and better precaution could help stem tide of STDs.

The child advocacy center in Mount Vernon, Illinois, serve a third of this big state and tries to teach children when they should call on adult for help.

More than one million Americans have chronic Hepatitis B (HBV), which can cause liver failure and death. But a simple series of vaccinations could save your life if you are in a high risk group for HBV.

Could the obsession our society has with sex and orgasms be one of the main reasons for our lack of love?

Seniors are woefully ignorant about HIV/AIDS and more are afflicted. The myths about seniors that block treatment; how doctors promote this, the sumptoms and how they are mistaken, how to protect yourself.

St. Louis-based doctor Marilyn A. Maxwell, one of the authors of "Questions Kids Ask About Sex: Honest Answers for Every Age," says it's never too early to have honest and open discussions about sex with your children.

A cross cultural perspective of drug abuse and addiction. Looking at alcohol abuse, the culture revolving around addiction and drug abuse and the differences between genders and these addictions. Includes sexual addiction.