Your Body & All of Its Parts Puberty Circumcision Erections/Ejaculation Common Problems Going to a Doctor Kissing Masturbation Orgasms Touching Virginity Kinds of Sex
What is Birth Control? Deciding on a Method Emergency Contraception Where/How to Get Birth Control Confidentiality Using Birth Control Types of Methods & How They Work Common Myths
How It Happens Signs and Symptoms Can I Get Pregnant If … ? Emergency Contraception Testing and Options I’m Pregnant/She’s Pregnant… Parenting? Adoption? Abortion? What to Expect During Pregnancy
Get Your Vote On
Three simple questions:
(1) Are you 18?
(2) A U.S. citizen?
(3) Want Bush out, Kerry in . . . or the other way around?
If you answered �yes� to all three, then make sure you've registered to vote (we�ve made it really easy for you).
Claire Marchetta,
17
Claire has enthusiastically returned to the SEX, ETC. editorial board for her second year.
Eric Johnson,
16
Eric joined the SEX, ETC. editorial board in order to enlighten others about sex-related topics.
Stephen N. Dunay,
17
senior, Stephen (“Steve”) has an extreme passion for helping other teens in every aspect of their lives, including sexuality.
A lesbian couple marries in New York. Photo by Erin Anello.
American Teens Sound Off on Gay Marriage By SEX, ETC. Teen Editors and National Correspondents
We've heard from President Bush and many lawmakers about gay marriage, but what do American teens think about the issue?
There are no boards at this time.
Q:
Is it normal to get erections for no reason?
A:
Totally normal. Most teen guys get erections at embarrassing times, when it seems like there�s absolutely no reason for it.
Teen Health Book Controversy
The 15-member Texas Board of Education is close to approving four new books for the state�s health education classes that promote abstinence only to prevent unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Three of the books do not mention contraception at all and one just barely covers condom effectiveness.
Thank you for Joleen�s story. I think it�s important for girls, and guys, to hear that it�s OK to say �no� to sex, and that it�s OK to wait.
