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• Birth Control: Birth Control Rings for Parents

  
  

  Talking to your kids about sex can be daunting. But discussing issues like abstinence, STDs, and birth control can help lower teens' risk of unintended pregnancy or contracting an STD.

• Birth Control: The Patch for Parents

  
  

  Find out about this method of birth control, including how well it works and possible side effects.

• Birth Control: The Birth Control Shot for Parents

  
  

  The birth control shot is an injection a female gets every 3 months to help prevent pregnancy. Find out more.

• Birth Control Methods: How Well Do They Work? for Teens

  
  

  Some birth control methods work better than others. This chart compares how well different birth control methods work.

• Sexual Development for Parents

  
  

  Big physical and emotional changes happen during puberty and the teen years. These articles can help you become a source of information, comfort, and support for your kids.

• Birth Control: What Parents Need to Know for Parents

  
  

  Talking to your kids about sex can be a challenge. But discussing issues like birth control can help lower teens' risk of unintended pregnancy or getting an STD.

• What Can I Say to a Friend Who's Having Unprotected Sex? for Teens

  
  

  Sex is a topic that can be hard to talk about, even with friends. Here's how to start a tough talk.

• Talking to Your Partner About STDs for Teens

  
  

  You know you should talk about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) before the action starts. But what if the thought of having "the talk" makes you nervous? These tips can help.

• Abstinence for Teens

  
  

  Abstinence is the only form of birth control that is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy. Abstinence also protects people against STDs.

• Can Vaginal Cleaning Prevent Pregnancy? for Teens

  
  

  Some people clean their vagina after having sex to prevent pregnancy, but it won’t work. If you decide to have sex, use reliable birth control instead.