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What Should I Do if a Condom Breaks? for Teens
If you know that the condom has broken during sex, stop right away and use a new condom. Find out more.
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How Do I Find Out if a Guy I Had Sex With Has an STD? for Teens
People with STDs often don’t have symptoms, so might not even know they're infected. So it’s very important to get tested.
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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.
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Should I Worry About Getting an STD? for Teens
Even if someone has had only one sexual partner, there’s a chance of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Here's how to stay safe.
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Birth Control: Spermicide for Parents
Spermicides should be used with another birth control method, such as condoms or a diaphragm. They be used alone but are not very effective that way.
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Spermicide for Teens
Spermicides should be used with another birth control method, such as condoms or a diaphragm. They be used alone but are not very effective that way.
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Could I Get an Infection From Fingering or Oral Sex? for Teens
Even if you're not having intercourse, fingering and oral sex can lead to infection.
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Can I Get Pregnant Through Anal Sex? for Teens
Getting pregnant through anal sex is unlikely. A bigger concern is sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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Emergency Contraception for Teens
Emergency contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex; for example, if a condom breaks or slips off during sex. It is also available to teens who are forced to have unprotected sex.
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Birth Control: The Pill for Parents
Discussing issues like abstinence, STDs, and birth control can help lower teens' risk of unintended pregnancy or getting an STD. The birth control pill (also called "the Pill") is a daily pill that is taken to prevent pregnancy.