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  • Can You Get Genital Herpes From a Cold Sore? for Teens


    It’s possible to get genital herpes from oral sex whether or not the other person has a cold sore. Find out why.

  • Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin for Teens


    Sometimes it may seem like your skin is impossible to manage, especially when you find a huge zit on your nose or a cold sore at the corner of your mouth. Here are ways to prevent and treat common skin problems.

  • 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.

  • Coping With Colds for Teens


    Most teens get between two and four colds each year. Read this article for the facts on colds and ways to feel better when you catch one.

  • What Are Dental Dams? for Teens


    Find out about dental dams, square pieces of stretchy latex or a similar material that go over a woman's genitals when she receives oral sex.

  • Proximal Biceps Tendonitis for Teens


    In teens, biceps tendonitis is usually an overuse injury that causes tendons in the upper arm to be swollen or irritated. Most cases heal on their own if you follow a few guidelines from your doctor.

  • Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) for Teens


    Learn about juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a specific kind of arthritis that usually occurs in kids and teens younger than 17.

  • 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.

  • Bruises for Teens


    Learn about bruises, why they happen, how to make them go away faster, and why they turn all those funny colors.

  • How Can I Quit Smoking? for Teens


    Nearly 1 in 5 deaths in the United States is related to tobacco. Are you ready to kick the habit?