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Condoms
Do Not Increase Teen Sex Study Shows
Teenagers
who have easy access to condoms are no more likely to have sex
than other teens according to a new research. |
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How
to Talk to Your Partner about Safer Sex
Whether
you choose to have sex or not, it is important to be able
to talk about sex. It can be uncomfortable to have direct
conversations about sex, but it does get easier if you are
confident about your facts. Bottom line: When it comes to
sex, good communication is important, with friends, health
care providers, parents/family, and your boyfriend or girlfriend.
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Most
Teens Don't Use Protection During Oral Sex
Risky
oral sex may be fueling the unprecedented recent rise in sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs) among teenagers. A new study shows
sexually active teenagers have more oral sex partners than
sexual intercourse partners, and most have never
used protection, such as a condom, during oral sex. |
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Masturbation
In
one recent national study, 95 percent of men and 89 percent
of women reported having masturbated. |
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Nonoxynol-9
The Joint United Nations Programme on AIDS (UNAIDS)
released the results of a four-year study on the effectiveness
of a nonoxynol-9 (N-9) gel as a microbicide (a chemical substance
that kills viruses and bacteria) against HIV.
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No-Strings-Attached
Sex
Can
friends with benefits-- or bed buddies -- really benefit both
parties, or is there usually unexpected emotional fallout? |
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Aphrodisiacs
Make Better Flirts and Lovers
Forget perfume, the keys to
spicing up your Valentine's Day and sex life may already be
in your kitchen.
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Women:
Let's Talk About Sex
A survey says women are not too open with partners
or doctors when talking about sex |
Spring
Break Safety
Spring vacation means a break from the books and a chance to
hang out with friends.Whether you're heading for the beach or
a solid week of home cooking, it's important to keep your partying
on the safe side. Think you picked up something, check out our
STD Chart! |
