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• How to Use a Condom for Teens

  
  

  Condoms protect against many STDs. Here's how to use them correctly.

• Vaginal Discharge: What's Normal, What's Not for Teens

  
  

  Normal vaginal discharge has several purposes: cleaning and moistening the vagina and helping to prevent infections. But sometimes discharge indicates there's a problem. Get the facts on what's normal and what's not.

• Are Condoms 100% Effective? for Teens

  
  

  While condoms aren't perfect, if you're going to have sex, they are an important way to protect yourself.

• Should Kids & Teens Who Aren't Sexually Active Be Vaccinated Against HPV? for Parents

  
  

  The HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine is now recommended for girls and boys both. Here's why.

• Health Care Providers: Nephrologists for Parents

  
  

  A nephrologist is a doctor who cares for people with diseases and conditions that affect the kidneys.

• Teens Talk About Cutting for Teens

  
  

  We get lots of comments about our cutting articles. Because many of our readers' suggestions and comments are so helpful, we decided to put a few on our site.

• When a Pet Dies: Helping Kids Cope for Parents

  
  

  For most kids, pets are more than just animals – they're members of the family. So it can be heartbreaking to lose one. Here's how to help kids cope.

• Pubic Lice (Crabs) for Teens

  
  

  Pubic lice, or "crabs," are tiny insects that usually spread through sex.

• Am I in a Healthy Relationship? for Teens

  
  

  All relationships go through good times and bad times, so it’s not always easy to tell if things are healthy or unhealthy. Here’s what to look for.

• 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.