Menstruation - Periods Books Explore the many variations of menstruation. Find out what to expect from your period, whether your menstrual cycle is normal, if you have abnormal bleeding, and other valuable information about menstruation in these fantastic books! Sexually Transmitted Diseases Extensive resources about various types of STDs. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and consequences of sexually transmitted diseases.
Skin Cancer: Not Just Skin Deep Before you spend your summer trying to get the darkest tan in town--read this important article from About Nursing Guide, Erika Lowndes. Tanning Booths: Are They Worth the Risk? Learn about the long-term consequences of tanning booth tans. Teen Talk: Understanding Menstruation A guide to understanding the physical changes that happen each month to your body. Unplanned Pregnancy Information to help you decide what to do in the event of an unplanned pregnancy. Covers pregnancy counseling, abortion, adoption, and single parenting. What Causes Acne? About Dermatology Guide Heather Fewell provides a comprehensive discussion on the causes of acne. Your GYN Exam Learn what to expect at your gynecology examination. Baby Think It Over An educational program which offers teens a chance to experience what it is really like to be responsible for an infant. Features an electronic "infant stimulator" that crys at random. Birth Control Choices for Teens Excellent information that discusses several contraceptive options including abstinence, outercourse, the pill, the IUD, condoms, and emergency contraception, among others. From Planned Parenthood. Cosmetics and Reality Advice about skin care that examines ingredients, cosmetic saftey, allergies, and other useful information. (FDA) Endometriosis in Teenagers Discussion about the diagnosis and treatment of this, increasingly common, condition in teens. (Center for Endometriosis Care) Girls and Puberty: The Crisis Years Discussion of health and social issues during the teenage years. (New York Times) Health Information for Teens Index of articles written for teens that covers issues such as eating disorders, acne, sun protection, ADD, STDs, over-the-counter medications, and menstruation, among other topics. (FDA) How to Put on a Condom Illustrated instructions for condom use to practice safe sex and prevent sexually transmitted diseases. I Wanna Know Excellent information presented in a teen-friendly manner. Explores sexuality, STDs, peer pressure, puberty, and other topics. Marijuana: Facts for Teens Extensive information provided in this several page brochure from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Sex: Take Time to Make the Right Decision Designed to help teens decide when sex is right for them. Covers risks, peer pressure, and other useful material. (AAFP) Teen Sex and Pregnancy Facts about teenagers, sex, pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases. From the Alan Guttmacher Institute. Teenagers Should Seek Medical Treatment... Information about the psychological consequences of severe acne in teens is covered. (Doctor's Guide) Your Period Excellent information to answer your questions about your period. From Teen Health.
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