What Teens Want to Know About Sexual Relationships

Teens are new to sex and sexual relationships. And because of this, many need help deciding how best to navigate this unfamiliar yet increasingly important part of their lives.  

Among the concerns teenagers share is determining what feels appropriate to them. For example, what should they do if they feel pressured to have sex? Should they use birth control, and if so, what kind? No matter the question there are key strategies parents can use right now to help teens answer these and other pressing questions. Check out this post from the American Academy of Pediatrics so you know how to “talk the talk” before your teens “walk the walk.”

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