Teen Dating & Sex

It is very difficult for most parents to have a discussion with their teen about birth control. However, there are ways to give them some basic information without having them assume that you are...

Many teens are learning what little they know about sex from television, movies, and magazines, but these media do not do a good job of helping the average teen understand that there are negative...

As a parent, preventing premature sexual activity by your child can be of great concern. With sexual activity comes a number of unintended and unwanted risks. Of these risks are STDs and...

It has been all over the news. Teens as young as fourteen years of age have been sending and receiving sexual text messages. This is not only wrong, it could lead to a federal offense for the...

Watching your children grow up is one of the most wonderful things about having children. Kids don't grow in a vacuum. You have to guide them and help them make the right decisions about their...

Tackling the question of birth control as a teenager is a touchy subject. There are many methods of birth control available. Some methods, such as condoms, do not require a prescription; hormonal...

It's a nightmare for a parent to learn that their child is engaging in prostitution. A low income environment, drugs, alcohol, negative friends, fast money, and materialistic stuff all contribute....

As a health educator, I am aware that some people are quite uncomfortable teaching teens about STD's (sexually transmitted disease or Infections). However, it can be simple and to the point. In my...

Dating is an opportunity for socializing, for learning about the opposite sex and for gaining experience in relating, so that someday when a teen becomes an adult, he or she can make a good...

If someone is smoking marijuana they can portray a variety of different signs and behavioral changes. Some of these are obvious, but others are not. However a lot of these signs can be caused by...

How to talk to your teen daughter about sex without being judgmental and giving her tools to make wise decisions.

If you need help with your out of control teen girl, these are some places you can get help. Teen problems can be fixed with teen homes, teen programs, and other sources. Here we will discuss...

If you have children, then at some point you will have to have the birds and bees talk with your child. Our parents had the talk with us and now the time has come for you to be in your parent's...

How to talk to your teen about sex in a honest and open way.

A new study shows that frequent adolescent television viewing may be correlated with sexual activity. Here's the full story.

8 simple steps to decrease your anxiety about having the "sex talk" with your teen.

A broken heart is one of the worst experiences a person is going to have in life. It is like having someone you love die. In fact it is a death of sort – the death of a relationship. For that...

According to a recent article on CNN.com, "Sixty-nine percent of teens who had sex by age 14 reported some type of abuse in a relationship..." The article continues with more staggering...

Talking to your teenager about sex and drugs isn't always easy. Reading this article will teach you how to talk to your teenager about sex.

When a daughter begins to date it can be a stressful time for parents. There are some important things to remember in order to keep her as safe as possible as she enters the world of dating.

If you are sexually active, you should get tested for STDs. STDs are sexually transmitted diseases and they include HIV, herpes, genital warts and hundreds of other infections. Some are treatable....

It is really hard for mothers to talk to their daughters about sex. It is very important to express your opinions and feelings about sex with them.

Ever wonder if you teenager boy or girl is in an abusive relationship. These are helpfuls to know what is going on .

Being a teenager can be turbulent enough without adding the extra stress of a relationship. However, exploration of interpersonal relationships comes with the territory, and you should know the...

Talking to teenagers in general is hard enough. Talking to teens about sex is, for some, an impossible task. This is an important topic that you should address with your child early on and...

It can be difficult to talk to your teen sometimes. This is especially true when it comes to uncomfortable subjects such as sex. At this point in their life, though, when teens are feeling the...

When teens first begin to experience their sexuality, it can be a really confusing time. They're suddenly having weird feelings and strong urges that they don't understand. You need to counsel...

Talking about sex with a teen can be hard enough; discussing the topic of AIDS can be even more of a challenge. However, you need to communicate the idea that AIDS is not a homosexual disease and...

This parenting hurdle takes particular patience and understanding. You'll find a sense of humor a valuable asset.