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There’s been a lot of talk lately about birth control, family planning, “gag rules,” Title X (pronounced title ten), and HIV in the news. All of this information can be confusing but TeenSource has th... Read More

Some schools offer great sex ed and others are missing the mark but for the last three years, the law has required comprehensive sex ed. Since 2016, the California Healthy Youth Act (also known as ... Read More

Looking for some ways to participate in self-care? Feeling unsure about what you might like or dislike when it comes to sex or your sexuality? Getting to know your body through self-exploration and... Read More

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! This effort raises awareness about domestic abuse and prevention in relationships between young adults across the country. What is Teen Dating Viol... Read More

Remember, abstinence is the BEST way to protect against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) because not having any type of sexual contact is the only 100% effective way to prevent pregn... Read More

Next week is one of our favorite weeks here at TeenSource. WHY? It’s NATIONAL CONDOM WEEK! February 14th, Valentine’s Day, kicks off a week-long public discussion about the benefits of condoms. ... Read More

Maybe you’ve seen a commercial for PrEP. Maybe you’ve never heard of it at all. But we’re here to give you a little more info. What is PrEP? PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a daily pill that ... Read More

Written by guest blogger Nova R.R. Gardner, who identifies as gender fluid If you are someone who has questioned your gender, felt weird about being called “female” or “male”  or identify as a... Read More

Did you know that 1 in 2 sexually active youth will get an STD (sexually transmitted disease) by the age of 25? That means half or 50% of sexually active teens will get an STD before they turn 25. &nb... Read More

IUD stands for intrauterine device. They are small plastic “t” shaped devices that are inserted by a doctor or health care provider into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. Different types of IUDs last f... Read More