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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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What Can I Say to a Friend Who's Having Unprotected Sex? for Teens
Sex is a topic that can be hard to talk about, even with friends. Here's how to start a tough talk.
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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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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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Condoms for Teens
Condoms may be a good birth control option for couples who are responsible enough to use one each time and people who want protection against STDs.
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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.
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Birth Control: What to Know for Teens
Before having sex, it’s important to know about birth control and protecting against unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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Withdrawal for Teens
Before you consider having sex, you need to know how to protect yourself. Learn about withdrawal - and whether it's effective at preventing pregnancy and STDs.
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Fertility Awareness for Teens
Learn what the fertility awareness (rhythm method) of birth control is and how it works - and some of the reasons why it might not work for teens.
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When's the Best Time to Have Sex and Avoid Pregnancy? for Teens
Having sex when you think it’s a "safe" time can lead to an unplanned pregnancy. It’s hard to know when you're least likely to become pregnant.