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adolesents, avoid, behavior, fathers, health, helping, influene, parents, risks, sex, sexual, teens - June 19, 2021

Fathers' Influence: Helping Teens Avoid Sexual Risk Behaviors

Teens are influenced by their parents’ values, beliefs, and expectations of appropriate behavior. Research has largely focused on mothers. However, recent findings suggest that fathers may parent in ways that differ from mothers, and therefore represent an additional opportunity to support the health and well-being of their teens—separate from the influence of mothers. What can fathers do to help their teens avoid sexual risk behaviors? CDC researchers reviewed published studies and identified ways fathers influence teen sexual risk behaviors.1 The following selected actions reflect recommendations from experts in the field: Monitor and supervise your teen to provide guidance,...

10 Ways to Help Young People Become Good Sexual Citizens

BY ELLEN FRIEDRICHS, MA MARCH 12, 2021 Recently, I was Zoom teaching a college class, and I asked my students to share any questions they had about sexuality. One of the young men unmuted himself and asked, “Why do so many girls lie about being raped?” The thing is, very few people actually lie about this crime. But his question reflected a common misperception, and it reminded me how important myth busting is in helping youth develop healthy sexuality. The thing is, very few people actually lie about this crime. But his question reflected a common misperception, and it reminded...

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gender, pronouns, safer sex, teens - October 09, 2019

7 Tips to use when talking with your Teen about Sex

1. Remind yourself that sex and issues surrounding sex, like gender and sexuality, are totally different than when you were a teen. 2. Be aware of your words and tone, you want to remain open minded and non-judgmental, if not it may slow down the process of communication or stop it altogether. 3. Educate yourself on gender identity and pronouns. Educate yourself on safer sex practices. 4. A lot is happening online, in fact more than you are capable of dealing with, so know your teen's online friends. Monitor and be aware of who they are speaking...

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health, risks, sex, sexual, std, Syphilis, teens - August 07, 2015

Syphilis

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection. It is caused by a type of bacteria known as Treponema pallidum. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2006, more than 36,000 cases of syphilis were reported in the United States (CDC). According to statistics from the Mayo Clinic, the rate of syphilis among homosexual men has been rising consistently since 2000 (Mayo). The first sign of syphilis is a small, painless sore. It can appear on your sexual organs, rectum, or inside your mouth. This sore is called a chancre. Often, people fail to notice it right away....

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