“The first time I had sex is something I regret very much. Now that I think about it, I was very young and naive and irresponsible. I believe that I was under the...”
—Lee, 17, Oregon
Before having sex, it’s important to know how you can protect yourself from pregnancy and STDs. Get info on birth control and condoms, including how to get them, use them and how well they work.
When Falling Is a Good Thing: The Decline in Teen Pregnancy
Imagine it's the year 1990. As you walk down the hall to your next class, you see a girl carrying her books over her stomach. She's about your age, 16 or 17, but something seems—different.
How can I get birth control? How much does it cost? Do they tell my parents? How do I buy a condom? What kind do I buy? What do I do if a condom breaks? What is emergency contraception? Is it the same as the "morning-after pill"?
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The head of the FDA ruled that emergency contraception should NOT be made available over-the-counter (without a prescription) for teens under 18. Do you agree with the ruling?
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