Sex, STDs, Unwanted Pregnancy
Do Virginity Pledges Delay Teen Sex?
Do virginity pledges make a difference in whether or when teens have sex? | more
Dolls Are Not a Substitute for Babies
Adults assume that teenagers would be less likely to get pregnant if they knew how hard it is to care for a baby. That was the theory behind the development of Baby Think it Over (BTIO), a computerized infant simulator doll. Unfortunately, several studies suggest that taking care of these baby dolls does nothing to discourage teens from becoming parents. | more
Less Sex, More Condoms, Fewer Teen Births
According to a new report from Child Trends, it really is good news: since the early 1990's teens have been less likely to have sex and more likely to use contraceptives when having sex for the first time. | more
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