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• PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) for Teens

  
  

  PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is when someone takes medicines every day to lower their risk of getting HIV.

• PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) for Parents

  
  

  PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is when someone takes medicines every day to lower his or her chances of getting HIV.

• 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.

• Could I Get Pregnant if I've Never Had My Period? for Teens

  
  

  Because you can ovulate before having your first period, it is possible to become pregnant if you have sex.

• If Someone With Herpes Has No Sores, Can They Pass the Virus to Others? for Teens

  
  

  Even when no sores are present, the herpes virus is still active in the body and can spread to others.

• Birth Control Patch for Teens

  
  

  Before you consider having sex, you need to know how to protect yourself. Learn what the birth control patch is, how well it works, and more.

• HPV Vaccine for Teens

  
  

  The HPV vaccine can help protect against the virus that causes genital warts and may lead to some kinds of cancer. Find out more in this article for teens.

• 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.

• Birth Control (Contraceptive) Pill for Teens

  
  

  Before you consider having sex, you need to know how to protect yourself. Read this article to learn what birth control pills are, how well they work, and more.

• 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.