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My Experience Getting an Implanon

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As I became sexually active my partner and I both talked about birth control, but I didn’t have the courage to actually go and get it. It was until we both got scared of the possibility of me being pregnant when I decided to talk to my doctor.

Post Date: September 19, 2016

Tags: birth control, birth control implant, clinic, doctor, implanon, implant, reproductive health, reproductive health care, teen health, teen pregnancy,

Supporting A Partner with Mental Illness

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Romantic partners of people with mental illness may not be sure how to deal with addressing mental health. Thankfully, there are some things you can try if you feel like your partner might be experiencing mental illness or mental health issues.

Post Date: September 14, 2016

Tags: education, mental health, mental health care, mental illness, relationships, romantic partner, school, stigma, support, teen, teen partner, teen relationship, therapist,

Empower Teens To Control Their Own Health

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A key factor of empowerment is having a sense of self efficacy, which is essentially a belief in yourself to do well or succeed.

Post Date: September 6, 2016

Tags: back to school, education, empower, empowerment, girl power, growth, health, health education, life skills, school, sex education, teen power, teens,

What does it mean to be a parent?
November 7, 2016

I'm not a parent yet, but what I believe makes a good parent is... »

Ask NCYL: If I’m in Foster Care can I still live with my child?
October 20, 2016

You’ve sent us your questions about sex, pregnancy, and parenting rights. Each month, we’ll... »

My Sex Ed Experience in School
October 4, 2016

by Isabel M. Isabel is a teen writer who is part of the Females Against... »

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