OWN IT!
Don’t just skim over the facts. Know them and own them!
You’ve got the facts, hard as some of them may be able to read. Now it’s up to you. You can ignore them, or you can own them and take control of your decisions. It’s your body. It’s your life. It’s your choice. If you choose to live healthy, here are a few resources that could be useful.
L I N K S
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The U.S. government’s central repository for health related information. Its Sexual Health section will keep you up to date on a variety of concerns, from infectious diseases to sexual violence prevention.
Especially for Teens: You and Your Sexuality
... from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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’ Teen Sexual Health, a service of the National Institute of Health’s National Library of Medicine.
B O O K S
A R T I C L E S
Who’s Happier: People Who Hook Up, or Those in Relationships? (LiveScience)
New CDC Analysis Shows Steep Increases in STDs in Recent Years, (Center for Disease Control, US Department of Health & Human Services)
Sexual Activity Among Teens (Infographics)
Gen Z Teenagers are Leaving Sex until Later, and It Could Help Them Lead Healthier Lives, (MedicalXpress)
I Thought Casual Sex Would Be Empowering, but It Was the Opposite (Jennifer Joyner, Verity magazine)
For Years, I Felt Guilty for Not Liking the Hookup Culture (Linda Oakley, Verity magazine)