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Sexual Development

Birth Control: The Birth Control Shot

The birth control shot is an injection a female gets every 3 months to help prevent pregnancy. Find out more.

Birth Control: The Patch

Find out about this method of birth control, including how well it works and possible side effects.

Birth Control: The Pill

The birth control pill (also called “the Pill”) is a daily pill taken to help prevent pregnancy. Help your teen by getting answers to common questions.

Birth Control: What Parents Need to Know

Talking to your kids about sex can be a challenge. But discussing issues like birth control can help lower teens' risk of unintended pregnancy or getting an STD.

Birth Control: Withdrawal

Even for people who think they are doing it correctly, withdrawal is not an effective way to prevent pregnancy.

Delayed Puberty

Puberty usually begins in girls 8-14, and in boys 9-15. If kids pass this normal age range without showing any signs of body changes, it's called delayed puberty.

Female Reproductive System

The female reproductive system is made up of the parts inside and outside a female’s body that help make a baby. Learn about them and how they work.

Labial Adhesions

Labial adhesions happen when the inner folds of skin surrounding the vaginal opening become fused together. They will go away on their own during puberty if not well before that.

Sexual Development

Big physical and emotional changes happen during puberty and the teen years. These articles can help you become a source of information, comfort, and support for your kids.

Sexual Orientation

During the teen years, sexual feelings are awakened in new ways because of the hormonal and physical changes of puberty. It takes time for many kids to understand who they are and who they're becoming. Part of that understanding includes a person's sexual feelings and attractions.