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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.

  • 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.

  • Can Someone With No Sores Still Pass the Herpes Virus to Others? for Teens


    When a person has genital herpes (often called herpes) but no sores, it can still be passed on to someone else. Learn why and how to protect yourself.

  • 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.

  • A Friend Keeps Asking Me to Do Sexual Stuff. How Do I Make Him Stop? for Teens


    When someone pressures you to do something you're not comfortable with, you have a right to say no.

  • 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.

  • Psoriasis for Teens


    Psoriasis causes skin cells to build up on the surface of the skin where they form itchy, red areas and thick scales. Find out how to deal with psoriasis, and what causes it.