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By: A Philadelphia High School Student When my mom gave me “the talk”, she gave me the medical run-down of the basics of sex and we never discussed it again until I asked about dating in high school. It … [Click to read more]

Did you know September was Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, also known as PCOS, is a hormonal disorder that can affect 1 in 10 teen girls and young women. We aren’t sure what causes PCOS, but we … [Click to read more]

By: A Philadelphia High School Student I will always remember the first time my mom talked to me about sex. I was in fifth grade. One day in health class we watched a video about sex. That night at dinner, … [Click to read more]

By: Dr. Aletha Akers A 15 year old girl came to my clinic because of problems with her menstrual cycle, which is also called a ‘period’ or their ‘time of the month’. After reviewing her medical history, I asked her … [Click to read more]

As you are preparing your teens for the new school year, you should know that they may learn about sexual health during the upcoming school year! What many parents may not know is that sex education, also known as “sex … [Click to read more]

1. Federal ban on Female Genital Mutilation Ruled Unconstitutional in Michigan Judge Bernard Friedman, a U.S. district judge in Michigan, ruled that the female genital mutilation (FGM) ban was unconstitutional. So, what is FGM? FGM is a surgical procedure that … [Click to read more]

1. From the White House: More Cuts to Access to Birth Control for Women and Teens The day after the November 7th midterm elections, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released new rules regarding insurance coverage for contraception. … [Click to read more]

By: Anna, mother of 4 sons Menstruation, birth control, pap smears, and pregnancy – these are a few of the important topics that come to mind when talking with our daughters about sexual health. At first glance it may seem … [Click to read more]

By: An anonymous teen This past year, I was prescribed a medication called Accutane for my acne. Because the medicine can cause babies to be born with problems if their moms were using it when they got pregnant, doctors are … [Click to read more]

By: Kathy Turnowchyk, M.Ed, Senior Program Manager, AccessMatters Early in my career, I received a call at work from a young woman in crisis. She asked where she could place a baby for adoption. When I asked how far along … [Click to read more]

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