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STDs for Parents
Parents should learn about the most common STDs, how they spread, and how they're diagnosed and treated.
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Can Fingering or Oral Sex Cause an Infection? for Teens
It’s possible to get an infection from “fingering” (sex that involves fingers) or oral sex. One sign may be if your genitals stay itchy, sore, or red.
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Genital Herpes for Teens
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). There's no cure for genital herpes, but medicines can help control it.
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Can You Get HIV From Having Sex With Someone Who Has AIDS? for Teens
People who have AIDS are infected with the HIV virus. This means they can pass HIV on to others.
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How to Get Tested for HIV for Teens
Often the only way to know if someone is infected with HIV is through testing. Here are the facts on what's involved in getting tested — and who should get tested for HIV and why.
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Can I Get Pregnant Through Anal Sex? for Teens
Getting pregnant through anal sex is unlikely.
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Abstinence for Teens
Abstinence is the only form of birth control that is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy. Abstinence also protects people against STDs.
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Telling Your Partner You Have an STD for Teens
People who have STDs might feel apprehensive about discussing their disease with a partner. Here are some tips on talking to a partner when you have an STD.
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Birth Control: Abstinence for Parents
Abstinence is the only form of birth control that is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy. Abstinence also protects people against STDs.
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Can I Get Pregnant From Oral Sex? for Teens
It's not possible to get pregnant from oral sex alone.