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Condoms Breaking? Ur (Probably) Doin' It Wrong.

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by Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com

November 30, 2011 - 9:32pm (Print)

Want to do your part to help prevent the spread of HIV this World AIDS Day?  One of the easiest ways we can all do that is to use condoms correctly and consistently, avoiding common mishaps which can result in rips or breaks.

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Get Real: How Do I Tell My Mom I Might Be Pregnant?

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by Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com

September 16, 2011 - 5:43pm (Print)

How can a young person tell a parent about a possible pregnancy, and why might the possibility of that conversation be a good indicator a talk with a parent is needed anyway?

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If You Use the Pill, Do You Still Have to Use Condoms?

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by Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com

May 6, 2011 - 9:22am (Print)

Is one reliable method of contraception okay, or do you need two?  There's no rule for everyone, just what level and kind of protection you want and what you feel best about.

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Unpacking a Bag Full of STI Stigma

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by Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com

April 25, 2011 - 10:10am (Print)

Feeling awful about having contracted a sexually transmitted infection? Here's the nitty-gritty on the stigmatization of STIs and people with them and how to deal.

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Teen Sex Doesn't Mean Bad Grades, Says New Study

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by Amie Newman

August 16, 2010 - 4:29pm (Print)

A new study concludes that teens who have sex in committed relationships are not suffering the fire-and-brimstone the religious right claim will befall young people who are sexually active. It's the importance of the relationship that matters; not the sexual activity.

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Chlamydia is Still the Number 1 STD

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reader diary by Jen157

May 14, 2010 - 10:37pm (Print)

Chlamydia is still the number 1 STD in America. What are you going to do about it?

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Go Ahead And Thank A Condom!

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by Amie Newman

April 22, 2010 - 11:11am (Print)

Meet the winner of this year's Golden Booty Award!

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What Do Disney, Trader Joe's and Planned Parenthood Share?

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by Amie Newman

April 12, 2010 - 3:00pm (Print)

If one out of four Orange County residents use Planned Parenthood because they trust the health center provides excellent care, why did anti-choice lawmakers vote to strip funding from this same center just months ago?

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Ab-Only: Where Do We Go From Here?

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by James Wagoner, Advocates for Youth

April 30, 2008 - 8:45am (Print)

The time has come for the Democrats to correct course and stop government funding of ineffective abstinence-only programs. How can congressional leaders continue to ignore the public health consensus about science-based programs?

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Hearing Highlights Ab-Only Industry In Peril

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by William Smith, National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD)

April 30, 2008 - 8:42am (Print)

Both the members of Congress and the lone public health researcher who spoke in support of abstinence-only at the recent Congressional hearing were scrambling for evidence.

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