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• Talking to Your Kids About STDs for Parents

  
  

  Your kids need to understand how STDs spread and how to protect themselves. Here's how to talk to them about sexually transmitted diseases.

• Pubic Lice (Crabs) for Teens

  
  

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

• A to Z: Bacterial Vaginosis for Parents

  
  

  Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection in the vagina.

• Can I Get Pregnant Through Anal Sex? for Teens

  
  

  Getting pregnant through anal sex is unlikely. A bigger concern is sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

• Should You Tell the Doctor if You're Having Sex? for Teens

  
  

  Having sex can affect your health in ways you might not see or feel, so it's important to tell your doctor. Here’s how.

• Is My Vaginal Discharge Normal? for Teens

  
  

  Vaginal discharge keeps the vagina clean and moist, and helps prevent and fight infections. Some changes are normal but others may mean there’s a problem.

• 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.

• Can I Get Checked for STDs Without My Parents Knowing? for Teens

  
  

  If you don't feel like you can talk with your parents about getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), here are some tips on how to keep it private.

• Syphilis for Parents

  
  

  Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Early treatment can cure it and prevent long-term problems.

• 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.