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St. Patrick’s Day Partying
Today is the great day of Irish pride otherwise known as St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a day where everyone gets to be Irish, wear green and be merry, sometimes there are even parades!
Now does...
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Confidence is hot! Don’t change who you are or what you believe in for someone else.
As a teen, you’re starting to develop your values and beliefs, such as your opinions about having sex before marriage or how you feel when someone uses the word “gay” in a negative way. Being co...
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Ready or Not- Part One
Leti* is a 15 year old, high school freshman. This is her story:
Saul*, god that name, that man, just a thought and my body would shudder. He just had this something, I can’t even put my finger on ...
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Introducing: The Ready or Not Mini-Series
The bloggers at TeenSource know there isn't a "one size fits all" answer when it comes to teens and sex. We have been talking to our friends about their first times, and also to some of our friends wh...
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Want your fun to last? Using lube is a great way prevent condoms from breaking!
Too much friction is never a good thing when it comes to condoms! Lube or “lubricant” is a water-based liquid that can make anal or vaginal sex more comfortable. You can buy lube at any drug store, or...
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STDs: What Happens During Testing?
You know, Coach Carr from Mean Girls wasn't totally off his rocker when he was teaching his health students about safe sex. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), when left untreat...
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Take action to prevent STDs! If you are 12+ you can get the HPV shot on your own.
The HPV vaccine is a 3-shot series that protects you against genital warts and HPV-related cancers. The best part about the vaccine? You can get it on your own if you’re 12 or older!
Some fac...
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Want a new option? The internal condom is easy to use & protects against STDs/HIVs.
Internal condoms are just like male condoms, only you insert them inside the vagina instead of onto the penis. If used correctly, the internal condom is 79-95% effective in preventing pregnancy ...
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