Acne is one of the most common issues that adolescents face. Suffering from acne can have a dramatic effect on one’s self esteem and body image. Severe acne can last for a prolonged period of time, result in scarring, and may not be effectively treated by over-the-counter treatments or treatments prescribed by …
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Are You Ready to Lose Your Virginity?
… consider the experience of their partner and whether or not they have gotten tested for STI’s (sexually transmitted infections), educate themselves on the different methods of birth control, and make sure they are emotionally ready for this big step.
Is This The Right Decision?
Sex can be an incredibly fun and exciting experience, but …
Your First Period (Menarche)
A female’s first period, known as menarche, occurs during a transitional part of her life. Menarche occurs during puberty, when a female’s body and emotions are continually changing. Of all the changes that take place during puberty, menarche is usually the most feared. Fortunately, most of that fear comes from the mystery of …
Female Puberty (Teen Corner)
Puberty is a stage of development during which boys’ and girls’ bodies begin to develop and change into those of young men and women. During puberty, the body grows faster than it has since the first year of life. It is important to realize that everyone goes through the changes, embarrassments, and confusion that can …
Asking Parent(s) or Guardian(s) About Contraception
For many, the stage of life known as adolescence or puberty can be a difficult and complicated time. Our bodies undergo a number of changes– all of which create unique concerns, anxieties, and confusions. The combination of hormonal fluctuations and the maturation of interpersonal relationships made throughout middle and high school make puberty an especially …
How to Increase the Chances of Pregnancy
… to Know Your CycleWays to Increase His FertilityCouples Fertility BoostersHave Frequent SexChoose Lubricants WiselyAvoid Pesticides and Other Harmful Chemicals Avoid Stress
Ways to Increase Her Fertility
Weight Control
Studies show that being over- or underweight can significantly affect a female’s ability to become pregnant. One study evaluated the body mass index (BMI) of 2 …
Douching
Douching is the practice of flushing out the inside of the vagina with water or a solution that consists of water mixed with vinegar, baking soda, or iodine. Often times the mixture comes in a bottle or bag and is paired with a tube or nozzle that can be used to direct the solution into …
Male Sterilization
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Male SterilizationThings to ConsiderPotential ProblemsSex After a VasectomyAdvantagesDisadvantagesEffectivenessCostConcluding Remarks
Male Sterilization
A vasectomy is a permanent method of birth control for males. It is a surgical procedure, typically involving local anesthesia, in which the vas deferens are cut, tied, or blocked off so that sperm cannot leave the scrotum. This procedure …
Breastfeeding: Benefits and Disadvantages
Lactation, or milk production in the breasts, begins about one to three days after a woman gives birth. Pituitary hormones stimulate milk production in response to the stimulation of the infants suckling the nipples.1 At this time, based on personal preference, you can decide whether you would like to feed your newborn with breast …