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How Our Families Influence Our Ideas About Sex

Adrian, 17, and other teens share how their families shaped their understanding of sex and sexuality.

Where Do You Stand on the Value of Virginity?

The idea that virginity has a value differs depending on who you ask. So we asked.

Reflections on Coming Out to a Parent

Staff writer Gillian, 18, reflects on how coming out changed her relationship with her mom.

Meet Marcella Morales-Lugo

How did Marcella, 17, help bring comprehensive sex ed to her school?

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Did you know that one in three teens in the U.S. has experienced dating abuse and violence? One way to end dating abuse, or to help someone who is being abused is to know the signs. Read More

“Losing” Your Virginity: Why the Double Standard?

By Jessica Stier, 17

A girl walks down the school hallway after having sex for the first time. She stares at her feet to the background noise of snickers from others in…

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September 27, 2016
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LGB Olympians Out and Proud at the Rio Olympics

By Ashley Fowler, 17

Eyes from around the globe are on the Olympics every two years, and 2016 was no different. What was different, however, was the number of openly lesbian,…

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August 31, 2016
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