STDs are infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual activity. Nearly half of the 19 million new STDs each year are contracted by young people between the ages of 15 and 24.
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Feature Article | Safe Teen Relationships
For teens, new relationships are exciting and dramatic. They can also be dangerous. Teen dating violence is on the rise, and sexually active teens are at highest risk for sexually transmitted diseases. Expert advice to help keep teens safe and tips for talking to teens about safe relationships here.
Ask the Expert | Teen Dating Abuse
Learn more about digital abuse and teen dating violence. With Claretha Cross, Domestic Violence Liaison Officer with the Chicago Police Department.
Life Story Video | Kari’s Story
Kari was a happy teenager with hope and ambition. Then an abusive boyfriend changed everything.
Ask the Expert | Teens and STDs
What do teens–and parents of teens–need to know about STDs. A video conversation with John Douglas of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Get the ABCs of STDs–what are they? How are they passed on? How can they be avoided? How are they treated?
Challenge Yourself | Quick Quiz
Think you know all there is to know about safe sex and STDs? Understand the risks of teen dating abuse? Test yourself and find out.
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