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Oral Sex: Why Do So Few Teens Use Protection?

By Daniel Hong, 17, Contributor

The National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) reports that among teens, ages 15 to 19, 55% of males and 54% of females had engaged in oral sex in 2002. While oral sex is increasingly common among teens, using protection during the act is not...

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What are the different kinds of STDs? What are some common symptoms of STDs? I think I might have a sexually transmitted disease (STD). How do I find out for sure, and what do I tell my partner? When should I get tested for STDs?

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Would you tell your parents if you decided to get tested for STDs?

AYes, they should know if I’m healthy or not.
BNever, they would kill me if they found out.
CMaybe, I wouldn’t want them to find out from someone else.
DI’m not sure. I can’t think about those things.

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