Planned Parenthood Federation of America (800) 230-PLAN Find the nearest clinic providing reproductive health services (birth control, STI screenings, HIV testing, prenatal care, etc.), including confidential services for teens. http://www.plannedparenthood.org
STI Resource Center Hotline (800) 227-8922 Provides anonymous, confidential information on sexually transmitted diseases and infections and how to prevent them. Also provides referrals to clinical and other services. Run by the CDC.
Teen Sexual Health Newsletter Questions and Answers from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Brooklyn District Public Health Office. http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/dpho/teen-sex-facts.pdf
[heading] STI's or STD? Viral or Bacterial? What's the Difference?[/heading]The other day, a mom emailed me about her 7th grade son who is studying “FLE” (Family Life Education) in school, aka sex ed. When she asked him what he learned, he said, “Blow jobs and abstinence.” I think it’s time to learn a bit more.STD [...]