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Can You Use Two Condoms for Extra Protection? for Teens
Using two condoms actually offers less protection than using just one. Here’s why.
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Hepatitis B for Teens
Hepatitis B can move from one person to another through blood and other body fluids. For this reason, people usually get it through unprotected sex or by sharing needles.
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How Can I Find Out if My Partner Has an STD? for Teens
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) don’t always cause symptoms, so you can’t tell if your partner has one. That’s why you both should get tested for STDs.
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Pubic Lice (Crabs) for Teens
Pubic lice, or "crabs," are tiny insects that usually spread through sex.
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HIV and AIDS for Teens
There is no cure for AIDS, which is why prevention is so important. Get the facts on HIV/AIDS, as well as how it affects the body and is treated, in this article.
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Can Getting the HPV Vaccine Help if I Already Have Genital Warts? for Teens
Getting the HVP vaccine is still a good idea because there are different types of HPV.
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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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Genital Warts (HPV) for Parents
Genital warts usually are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which also can lead to cervical cancer and other types of cancer. A vaccine can prevent HPV infection.
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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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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.