Category: Sexual Health
Women’s groups angered by administration morning-after pill policies
The Obama administration’s actions this week on emergency contraception have left many women’s health groups sputtering with anger.
Teens and Sexual Assault: Developmentally Delayed Teens
Developmentally delayed teens are at a much higher risk of sexual assault than their non-delayed peers; the numbers are both depressing and well-validated.
Teens and Sexual Assault, Part 8: The Media’s Response to the Steubenville Convictions
By Jen Brown, RN, BSN This article first appeared on Seattle Children’s Teenology 101 blog. I thought Part 7 was my last post in the series, but the media response to the sentencing of the two rapists in the Steubenville case has been so outrageous that I’m going to tack on a postscript here. One of the [...]
Teens and Sexual Assault, Part 6: Sexual Assault Within A Relationship
When we think of teens being sexually assaulted, we often think of stranger/ acquaintance rape, but teens can and are sexually assaulted by their romantic partners. This can occur even if they have consented to sex in the past . . . . Consenting to one episode of sexual contact does not mean that there is blanket consent for sexual consent at all times.
Federal judge strikes down age limits on ‘morning-after’ pill
A federal judge has ruled that the morning-after pill for emergency contraception must be made available over the counter to girls 16 and under. The ruling could end a more than decade-long battle over how easy or difficult it should be for teenage girls to obtain emergency contraception. The ruling would also make it easier for older women to obtain the drug because it wouldn’t have to be kept behind drugstore counters anymore.
Teens and Sexual Assault, Part 3: The Age of Consent
At some point, most teens end up dating someone who is a little older or younger than them. In this article, we’re going to take a look at the legal implications of the age of consent and statutory rape.
Teens and Sexual Assault, Part 2: Drinking and Drugs
If one teen had chosen to call the police when they saw what was happening during the Steubenville incident, the victim’s assaults- or at least some of them- might never have happened.
Teens and Sexual Assault, Part 1: The Steubenville Incident
It’s vital that you have a frank discussion with your teen about sexual assault, and the media coverage of the Steubenville incident gives parents a perfect opportunity to bring it up.
Fewer students smoking and drinking alcohol in Washington state
Cigarette smoking is down in all grades. For example, just 10 percent of 10th graders reported smoking a cigarette at least once in the past 30 days — down from 25 percent in 1999. But percentage of 10th and 12th graders who smoke marijuana is nearly double the percentage of cigarette smokers.
Teen Pregnancy, Part 5: Teens Raising Children
It’s hard to write a brief post on something as complicated on teens having and raising children! Your story will be different than anyone else’s, and your experience unique. However, I think the following 8 points are good ones to consider when your teen tells you they are thinking about becoming a parent.
Teen Pregnancy, Part 4: Adoption
One option for pregnant teens is to bear the pregnancy to term, have the baby, and put it up for adoption. 2-3% of teens who are pregnant choose this route. However, the term “adoption” is not as simple as it used to be; there are different types of adoptions available. In this post, we’ll explore resources, basic information, and options for you and your teen to consider.
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – Feb. 7
February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, an opportunity to promote HIV prevention, testing, and treatment among African Americans in the United States.
Teen Pregnancy, Part 3: Making the Decision
Pregnant teens have three options when they are pregnant: They can terminate the pregnancy, or they can carry the pregnancy to term and either raise the child or arrange for an adoption. No matter what happens, this is a decision and a time your teen will always remember. You’ll remember it, too.
Teen Pregnancy, Part 2: Young Men and Teen Pregnancy
By Jen Brown, RN From Seattle Children’s Teenology 101 weblog Male teenagers who are involved in a teen pregnancy often don’t get much attention. And yet while the young woman bears the physical effects, a pregnancy takes two people. If your teen son is involved in a pregnancy, his reaction may surprise you. He may be expecting to [...]
Teen Pregnancy, Part 1: Getting the News
Finding out that your teen is pregnant, or has gotten somebody pregnant, is usually quite a shock. There are some situations and cultures in which you’re not shocked, and may be okay with the news, in which case your path will be easier.
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