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Abortion is a safe and legal option in the U.S. until the end of the second trimester (or up to six months). Certain states,…
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It’s nice that you want to spare your partner’s feelings, but your feelings also matter in this situation. People…
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It’s definitely possible to feel attracted to and affectionate toward another person, even at a young age. No one but…
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No. Although there’s a lot more information for girls about body image, boys also experience similar pressures and worries…
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There’s almost no risk of pregnancy from fingering or hand jobs. If a person has dirty hands and touches another person’s…
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Yes. Often, people hear the words “rape” or “sexual assault” and automatically figure the victim is female. This…
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No, you can’t end your pregnancy by falling down the steps or using an herbal remedy. There are a lot of myths about…
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Herpes is the only STD that can be passed through kissing. This usually happens when one person has a sore on or around…
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Yes, people with physical disabilities and cognitive disabilities can have sex. All human beings are sexual beings, regardless…
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People used to believe you could tell if a girl was a virgin by looking to see if her hymen was torn. Most vaginas have…
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It’s possible, but not likely, and it really depends on the situation and the person. Pre-cum or pre-ejaculatory fluid…
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Absolutely, yes, they work! Latex and synthetic (polyisoprene, nitrile or polyurethane) condoms—also known as “external…
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If you choose to have an abortion in the U.S., you are not required to tell or get permission from the partner you had…
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To get some forms of birth control—like the Pill, Depo-Provera (the Shot), NuvaRing (the Ring) and Ortho Evra (the Patch)—you…
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Your parents or guardians do not need to give permission for you to buy or use condoms. And you do not have to be a certain…
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Yes. Although the chance of getting or giving a sexually transmitted disease (STD) during oral sex is less likely than…
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No, just as people cannot choose which eye color they are born with, a person cannot choose to be transgender. Gender…
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People who are in love sometimes decide to have sex, but having sex will not guarantee that you or your partner will fall…
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There is definitely a link between impotence (when a person with a penis can’t get an erection) and cigarette smoking.…
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If you ask most people, they would say, “Yes, it feels different with a condom”—but you’d get a range of descriptions.…
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No. This is a very popular myth that even sexuality educators and doctors repeat. A recent study, “Combination Contraceptives:…
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You’re right—your teachers should take responsibility for making the school environment safe for all students. Many…
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The most effective way to avoid getting an STD is to “abstain from” (avoid) sexual touching below the waist, such…
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The answer to this question isn’t clear-cut. It’s really hard to tell up front whether someone might become abusive.…
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